Jessie & Colin
Things To Do
Have a hoppy day in hood river
The Pacific Northwest is known for it's craft brews. Grab a pint at one of the many local breweries: pFriem Family Brewers - Hood River Full Sail Brewing - Hood River Double Mountain Brewing - Hood River Big Horse Brew Pub - Hood River Ferment Brewing Company - Hood River 64 oz Tap House and Growler Station - Hood River Everybody's Brewing - White Salmon, WA (just across the river) Solera - Parkdale, OR Thunder Island Brewing - Cascade Lock, OR (30 miles west of Hood River)
Sip some wine
The Columbia Gorge Wine Region is affectionately referred to as “A World of Wine in 40 Miles” due to it’s unique topography and climatic changes. In this 40 mile stretch encompassing both sides of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington, an extraordinary combination of climates, soils, elevation and geology combine to produce some of the best and most varied grape varietals in the Pacific Northwest. Marchesi Vineyards Wy'East Vineyards Mt. Hood Winery Cathedral Crest Winery Hood Crest Winery Naked Winery Hood River Tasting Room
Traverse the "Fruit Loop"
The Hood River Valley’s 400 acres of fruit orchards will be busy harvesting in September. It’s a prime time to pick your own pears or apples, or purchase a mix of varieties to take home. Start by getting a map of the Hood River County Fruit Loop at the Hood River Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (720 East Port Marina). The map offers suggested stops at more than 30 farms, orchards, cideries and wineries. When you’re ready for lunch, stop by Apple Valley BBQ (open year-round), Sawtooth Roadhouse, Crooked Tree Tavern, or The Gorge White House, which has a food cart serving farm-fresh meals on weekends through October
Gorge Views - Rowena Crest Viewpoint (Drive/Bike/Hike)
Take in the gorge views by either driving, biking or hiking. Take a short beautiful drive/bike ride east to the Rowena Crest view point. Enjoy the view. From here you can can either do the McCall Point Hike (moderate difficulty and 3.6 miles round trip) or Rowena Plateau Loop (easy 2.5 miles round trip).