#360Summer Skamania Lodge
Over the 4th of July Weekend we were lucky enough to be guests at Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge. I had never stayed there before and boy had I been missing [more]
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Daytrip: Parkdale
Part 3 of the May 2016 Portland Daytrip Series. This time we are visiting Parkdale, Oregon. A beautiful town, at the far end of the famous Hood River Fruit Loop. {Sponsored by Car2Go} [more]
Bonneville Fish Hatchery
Many people refer to the Columbia River Gorge as “Portland’s playground.” I don’t disagree with that. When you want a little adventure: nature, [more]
Skamania Stone House
A Columbia River Gorge curiosity! I'll show you how to find the remains of the Skamania Stone House hidden in plain sight on Highway 14. [more]
Backwoods Brewing
I took an adventure day this week and headed into the Columbia River Gorge. The magical thing about the Gorge is there is just so much to see and do. The hiking [more]
Pfriem Family Brewers
Another great reason to make the drive out to Hood River. (Like we need more) [more]
Oneonta Gorge
One of the most beautiful spots in the Columbia River Gorge. But you have to earn it, to get inside. [more]
Tunnel Falls @ Eagle Creek
A long hike with a spectacular payoff at the end, a cave THROUGH a waterfall. Hike the Eagle Creek Trail 4 miles past Punchbowl Falls to reach Tunnel Falls. [more]
Hike: Cape Horn
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We ate a ton: turkey, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and an excellent sweet potato pie from Joy The Baker’s [more]
Hike: Beacon Rock
A short breathtaking hike with big payoff. Climb up the switchbacks pinned to the side of Beacon Rock for fantastic views of the gorge. School age kids will love this one. [more]