Mt. Hood and The Gorge
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The Columbia River Gorge region combines one of the world's greatest rivers with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery to be found in the United States. The town of Hood River has become the center for wind surfing in the Northwest, while skiers can choose among three locations: Ski Bowl, Timberline and Mount Hood Meadows.
Events within the region:
Mt Hood Railroad Special Events and Daily Excursions | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: There's Something Special Going On at the Mount Hood Railroad. Mark your calendars for these events you won't want to miss. Whether its fun for the whole family with The Polar Express and the Holiday Christmas Tree Trains, or a night of intrigue aboard our Murder Mystery Trains, you're sure to have fun on the Mount Hood Railroad. Sure to be another crowd pleaser in the fall are the Wine Trains, complete with dinner and a featured wine from the Columbia River Gorge | Event Dates: Mar 01, 2014 to Dec 30, 2014 Event Contact Phone: 1-800-872-4661 Event Web Site: http://www.mthoodrr.com/specialevents.htm |
Second Saturday at WAAAM | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Watch our planes take off and land, and hitch a ride in one of our antique cars. Every Saturday is different ... so be sure to come often! A visit to WAAAM on a Second Saturday is bound to make you realize just how easy life is these days. People don't even give it a thought, but in 1917, it could have taken a half an hour just to get the oil warm enough to crank the car! | Event Dates: Mar 16, 2014 to Mar 21, 2015 Event Web Site: http://www.waaamuseum.org/ |
Hood River County Blossom Festival | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Nothing is prettier in the spring than fruit trees in bloom, and the Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, now over 50 years old, celebrates the arrival of spring in style. Hood River Valley, which spans the north slope of Mount Hood to the south shore of the Columbia River Gorge, is the largest pear-growing region in Oregon, producing 50% of the nation's winter pear crop. It's also home to an abundance of cherry and apples orchards. The Blossom Festival is a perfect opportunity for the winter-weary to visit the Hood River Valley for a dose of Oregon's springtime sunshine. A gorgeous drive along the loop of the Hood River County Scenic Tour Route is the centerpiece of the longtime celebration, and winds through the Festival's activities at over 20 different venues. Events typically include a Blossom Fest Craft Show, Blossom Fest Quilt Show, a farm and pansy party, a grange blossom dinner, and a fire department all-you-can-eat breakfast. Visitors can also get a real taste of the Gorge at several wine and beer-tasting events. | Event Dates: Apr 12, 2014 to Apr 28, 2014 Event Web Site: http://hoodriver.org/events-festivals/chamber-events/blossom-fest |
First Fridays in Hood River | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Visitors to Historic Downtown Hood River on the first Friday of every month can enjoy wonderful art, shopping, history, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and outdoor recreation. The Downtown Walking Map makes it easy to locate a variety of shops and services in Downtown Hood River. Shops range from art, books, toys, clothing, locally produced items, jewelery, outdoor gear, and much more. After exploring Hood River, visitors can enjoy a drink or a bit to eat at a variety of restaurants, wine tasting rooms, breweries, and coffee shops located in Historic Downtown | Event Dates: May 02, 2014 to Dec 05, 2014 Event Web Site: http://hoodriver.org/events-festivals/calendars/event-calendar |
