Play in the Gorge
Stave & Stone Winery (Winery at the Vineyard)
Our vineyard location is hard to beat. Enjoy a glass of one of our award winning wines while you take in the view from inside our cozy tasting room or out on our covered patio surrounded by our estate vineyard with views of Mt. Adams and the valley beyond. Enjoy the works of local artists at both locations while tasting wines expertly paired with artisan cheese boards. Our goal is to give you the ultimate local experience which is why we also serve beer and ciders brewed to perfection in Hood River.
Grateful Vineyard
Grateful Vineyards is a Winery and Tasting Room located in the Hood River Valley near Parkdale, Oregon. Come and enjoy our award winning small craft Beer, fruity Hard Seltzer, Wine, Hard Cider as well as (non/alcoholic) fresh cider, fruit seltzers and draft Root Beer all made On site. We are a Tasting Room that is OPEN to All Ages and friendly pups in our heated outdoor patio
pFriem Family Brewers
Modern taproom featuring housemade craft beers & light bites, plus apparel, gifts & growlers. Our Tasting Room in Hood River does not accept reservations, and all seating is done on a walk-in first-come-first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to check in with our host, get on the waiting list, and grab a beer while waiting for a table. We also have the Waterfront Park across the street which is a beautiful natural waiting area.
Working Hands Brewing
Our beautifully-crafted, neighborhood taproom, located in Hood River, is like a living room away from home where you can sip local beer and cider while connecting with community and friends.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center is the "official" interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The area includes one of the oldest continuously occupied areas in North America (over 11,000 years), immediate proximity to one of the largest rivers on the continent, and access to the Lewis and Clark and Oregon Trails. The multimedia, interactive museum inspires appreciation and stewardship of the natural and cultural treasures of the Gorge and Wasco County. Exhibits focus on the volcanic upheaval and raging floods that created the Gorge, the unique flora and fauna of the region, and eleven thousand years of cultural history. Live raptor presentations are now being held daily at 11am & 2pm throughout the summer!
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
The logo for the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center is the petroglyph, “Tsagaglalal” or “She Who Watches.” Tsagaglalal is located on a cliff overlooking the Columbia River at Columbia Hills State Park (formerly known as Horse Thief State Park) in Washington. It is one of the best examples of aboriginal art in the United States. Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum brings to life the human stories and natural history of one of our nation’s most compelling landscapes. The mission of the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is to share the story of Skamania County and the Columbia River Gorge. We invite you to come experience 15,000 years of history.
Maryhill Museum of Art
Maryhill Museum of Art is a small museum with an interesting origin story and a very eclectic (and very impressive) collection, located near what is now the community of Maryhill, near Goldendale, Washington. The museum is situated on a bluff overlooking the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge. Try to stop by the full-scale Stonehenge replica and Maryhill Winery (has great lunch food!) on the way back.
Visit Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is a popular Pacific Northwest destination located about 30 minutes east of Portland, Oregon. Fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, the flow over the falls is a spectacular view with water plummeting 620 feet (188 meters) in two sections. FYI: Reservations are required daily May 24 - September 5 , 2022. Get your permits here: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089144
Walking/Hiking Catherine Creek Day Use Area
The trailhead and parking north of Old Highway 8 are the access point to a network of multi-use biker/hiker/equestrian trails. The site was once a ranch before being acquired by the Forest Service to protect native plants, the unique arch formation, and other sensitive resources after the creation of the National Scenic Area. Dogs on leash year round. No pass/fee required.
Walking/Hiking Syncline Trail on Coyote Wall - West Trailhead
The Syncline Trail on the Washington side of the Gorge is a prime spot for mountain biking, and the spectacular views of dramatic cliff faces, the Columbia River and Mt Hood found on the Coyote Wall section also make this one of the area’s best hikes. The 20-mile trail system has endless options making it a good option for all skill levels, whether you want to do a morning run along the ridge, enjoy a leisurely walk through meadows bursting with wildflowers, or make a day of it by linking up with other trails like the Catherine Creek hike. More deets: https://thegorgeguide.com/coyote-wall-hike-syncline-trail/
Tamanawas Falls Trailhead
This trail is found on the east slope of Mount Hood and follows the Cold Spring Creek. It is an ideal destination to cool off on a hot summer afternoon. The trail follows Cold Spring Creek and is shaded by large Douglas fir, cedar and a variety of trees and shrubs. Length - 1 mile. Difficulty - High (significant elevation gain). Valid Forest Service Recreation Pass required.
Hike to Falls Creek Falls
This relatively easy, 3.4-mile, out-and-back hike along beautiful Falls Creek leads to one of southern Washington's highest waterfalls, 335-foot Falls Creek Falls. We're partial to it, as it's where Peter proposed. From the trailhead, Trail 152A follows Falls Creek 1.7 miles to the waterfall. Along the way, a cable suspension bridge spans a rock gorge, giving spectacular views of the creek’s whitewater. Continue uphill, crossing a creek to the base of the waterfall. It drops in three tiers: a 109-foot fan, then a 135-foot drop across several segments, which come together for a final 91-foot drop into a narrow amphitheater gorge. At high-water levels, prepare to get sprayed at the base of the falls.
Hood River Waterfront Park
The perfect spot for a warm afternoon: bring the kiddos down to the sandy beach or playground areas, sip a cool beverage (Hood River has an open container law!), or relax on a picnic blanket watching the kite boarders.