2014 COLUMBIA GORGE Visitors Guide DRIVE • HIKE • LEARN • CAMP • DINE • DRINK
DOWNLOAD GUIDE TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOOD RIVER NEWS AND THE DALLES CHRONICLE
CONTENTS WELCOME 4 DRIVE 5 HIKE 7 MOVE 15 LEARN 19 CAMP 25 DINE 33 EVENTS 45
Because pets are family too! Keep your pet safe and happy while enjoying the Gorge day or night! Day & Overnight Lodging Training • Grooming Call us now! 541-354-2267 3085 Lower Mill Drive • Hood River, OR 97031 • www.CascadePetCamp.com
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 3 WELCOME
Welcome to the Columbia River Gorge – 461 square miles of pure playground awaiting your pleasure. If you’re not sure where to start, here is a wealth of suggestions to sample, savor and remember.
JOE PETSHOW MARILYN ROTH Publishers
CHELSEA MARR General Manager 1029 May Street • Hood River KIRBY NEUMANN-REA KATHY URSPRUNG Your new source for wellness and healthy aging Editors Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Nutrition, Fine Teas, Facials, Resurfacing Treatments, Make-Up & Waxing Nikol Angel, LAc (Acupuncturist/Herbalist) 541.399.3439 DEB JONES Mary Lively (Esthetician) 541.490.5796 TONYA SCHROEDER RAY SWIFT Advertising
JODY THOMPSON Advertising Manager arol MARK GIBSON C ADAM LAPIERRE a lQR code generated on http://qrcode.littleidiot.be Photography Anna JIM DRAKE DAVID MARVIN LISA BECHARAS Your Best Friend SAM SAVAGE Graphic Designers for Real Estate
ANDY TAYLOR in the Gorge! Layout Design 541-490-5099 HOOD RIVER NEWS 419 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031 [email protected] 541.386.1234 • hoodrivernews.com Check out all the homes for sale: THE DALLES CHRONICLE www.RealEstateInTheGorge.com 315 Federal Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 www.HoodRiverProperties.com 541.296.2141 • thedalleschronicle.com OR & WA Broker PRINTED AT COLUMBIA GORGE PRESS
4 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 DRIVEFrom intimate views to sweeping panoramas, lush forest and farmland to arid high desert, the Columbia River Gorge has something for everyone and these byways and backroads will help you explore the best of it — or grab a map and stick a pin in it. There are no wrong turns in the Gorge. DRIVE DRIVE
COLUMBIA GORGE LOOP through Glenwood, down the the historic community of Shan- Dalles Mountain Road Klickitat River Canyon toward iko, continuing north through Dramatic views of the western Goldendale; after you’ve climbed Grass Valley and Moro to Biggs An unpaved route through a gorge from Crown Point and out of the canyon, head right Junction and Interstate 84 for working cattle ranch, deeded Cape Horn, and of the eastern back into it again by traveling the return journey westbound to by its last owners to the state of Gorge from Highway 14. Take south on Highway 142 to Klicki- The Dalles. Washington. The ranch is now a side trip on the Columbia tat and Lyle. At Lyle, head west Worthwhile extensions to this part of Columbia Hills State River Historic Highway between on Highway 14 back to Bingen. loop may be made by traveling Park and the ranch house is a Corbett and Ainsworth Park farther south on Highway 97 to departure point for hikes and for a look at some of the most the Highway 216 junction, then offers occasional historical and spectacular waterfalls around, MT. HOOD LOOP back north through Antelope to interpretive programs. The rug- including misty and majestic Dramatic views of Mt. Hood and Shaniko. Or keep traveling south ged road itself travels through Multnomah Falls. the scenic Hood River valley. on Highway 97 to Madras, then spectacular viewing for wildflow- From Troutdale, follow the From Hood River, follow High- follow Highway 26 northwest to ers and wildlife. At the crest of the Columbia Hills it meets up Columbia River Scenic Highway way 35 south through Mt. Hood Warm Springs and the junc- with paved roads toward Cen- east to Ainsworth State Park, to the junction with Highway tion with Highway 216. Follow then continue eastbound along terville and Goldendale. From 26, then west on Highway 26 Highway 216 east to Highway Interstate 84, turn north at The Interstate 84 past Hood River through Zigzag, Welches and 197 near Maupin and the return Dalles Exit 85 onto Highway 197, to The Dalles. Cross The Dalles Brightwood to Gresham. journey north to The Dalles. turn right at the junction of 197 Bridge and head west on High- From Gresham, head north to and Washington Highway 14, way 14 through Lyle, Bingen, Interstate 84 and the return trip then take the next left. Stevenson, North Bonneville and to Hood River. SHORTER ROUTES Camas to Interstate 205. Cross To extend the trip, take a side the Columbia River on Interstate trip from Government Camp, go- Rowena Loops Hood River Fruit Loop 205 (Glenn Jackson Bridge) to ing up the mountain to historic These offer spectacular driv- Interstate 84, then return east to Timberline Lodge. A picturesque trip through the Troutdale. ing on the eastern end of the orchard country of rural Hood Historic Columbia River Highway. River County. From the Hood EAST SIDE LOOP Start at Mosier or The Dalles for River Bridge exit, travel south on MT. ADAMS LOOP a combination of up-close and Highway 35 to the community of Broad vistas of wide open panoramic views that regularly Scenic, backcountry route to the wheatfields, Deschutes River Mount Hood, turn right through foothills of Mt. Adams and the draw car companies to film their Parkdale and the take the Dee Canyon and juniper rangelands commercials. For variety, loop Klickitat River Canyon. of the eastern Cascades. Highway back to Hood River. From Bingen, follow High- back on the State Road-Seven- From The Dalles, head south on mile Hill route for spectacular way 141 north through White Highway 197 through Dufur, Salmon, Husum and BZ Corners panoramas of both the eastern Tygh Valley and Maupin to the and central Columbia Gorge. to Trout Lake. Then head east on junction with Highway 97. Then the Goldendale-Glenwood Road go northeast on Highway 97 to
Mt. Hood WOW! Low 4.5% Socialize Listing Commission Rafting Tours R Wine Tasting R Tours Golf Kayaking R Scenic Flights R Waterfall Hikes Beer Tours R Things To Do . . . Ask us . . . CheriCheri Belander Belander RealReal Estate Estate
[email protected] OR Principal Open June to September mthoodsocialize.com • 541-400-0481 541-806-5424 Broker/Owner
6 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 It’s hardHIKE to imagine any location with more hiking trails per square mile than the Gorge. From short, tree-lined strolls with family to rugged ridge treks, you’ll find something to meet all tastes. HIKE HIKE
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE Sam Walker Trail #4402 signs, benches and a stand of to the top of Hamilton Moun- Rated: Easy, universal access hike old-growth white oak along the tain along Hamilton Creek with WASHINGTON suitable for all seasons. Length: way. several waterfall viewpoints. 1.1 miles with elevation gain of Unpaved, limited-access trails Overlooks Beacon Rock in the Dog Mountain Trail #147 60 feet. Views of the Columbia north of the road. western Columbia Gorge. Rated: Most difficult. River and Horsetail Falls. Trail- Rolling, open countryside Access: Take the state park ac- Length: 3.1 miles with 2,800-foot head 10 miles west of Bonneville abounds with wildflowers in the cess road north from Washing- elevation gain. Dam on Washington Highway early spring. ton Highway 14 opposite Beacon Premier wildlife and flower 14. Access: Turn south on Skama- Located off old highway above Rock. hike in May through early June. nia Landing Road and proceed Washington Highway 14 be- Watch out for poison oak on one-quarter mile to parking lot tween Bingen and Lyle. Herman Creek #406 the lower reaches, and pack a on west side of the road. North- Access: From Bingen, turn north Great family hike, with moderate windbreaker. Access: Trailhead west Forest Pass required. at Rowland Lake and follow elevation gain for the first part 13 miles east of Stevenson on paved highway around lake to of its length. Trail crosses largest Washington Highway 14. Same Catherine Creek plateau, and watch for parking old-growth forest in the Colum- trailhead leads to Augsberger Rated: Easy. area on the north side of the bia River Gorge and leads 11.3 Trail #4407, an eight-mile route Length: Several choices, road. miles to Wahtum Lake. Horses gaining 3,050 feet. Northwest including a 1.5-mile paved, allowed. Forest Pass required. handicapped-accessible path on Hamilton Mountain Access: From Interstate 84 east, the south side of the road with Rated: Moderate to difficult. take Cascade Locks Exit 44. Drive waterfall viewpoint, interpretive Rigorous but rewarding climb 1.8 miles through town and Motel 6 Visitors Guide 2014 sixth vertical:Layout 1 3/27/2014 9:50 AM Page 1
Outdoor pool 70 rooms AARP discount Close to rodeo Free high-speed internet
Easy Access: East I-84, Exit 82 West I-84, Exit 84
Call Now! 800-4MOTEL 541-296-1191
www.motel6.com 2500 W. 6th St., The Dalles, OR 97058
8 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 under I-84 to the entrance ramp. parking area. (Don’t leave valu- Take a sharp right at the Oxbow ables in your car.) Fish Hatchery sign and drive 1.6 Northwest Forest Pass required. miles to the Herman Creek Work Center. Trail starts at the work Wahclella Trail #436 center. Rated: Easy, four-season hike to Wahclella Falls. OREGON Length: Just over one mile with gentle climb of 300 feet. Access: Eagle Creek Trail #440 Take Bonneville Dam exit 40 Length: 13.1 mile with gradual from Interstate 84; trailhead climb of 3,200 feet (most of this parking at intersection of off- elevation gain is concentrated ramp with Columbia River Scenic in switchbacks near the end of Highway. Northwest Forest Pass the trail). Dramatic trail, much required. of it cut in the rock bluffs above Eagle Creek. Punchbowl Falls Rowena Dell-Tom McCall is one common turnaround, at Nature Preserve 2.1 miles. (This is a very popu- Rated: Easy. lar trail, especially the first few Offers stunning views of the miles. Expect to find many other Columbia Gorge, the mouth hikers.) Trail is not suitable for of the Klickitat River to the young children or dogs because north, and a collection of spring of vertical drop-offs. wildflowers. Trailhead is at top of Access: Exit 41 eastbound from Rowena Loops. This is a relatively Interstate 84, or Exit 40 west- small area with rolling terrain bound and loop back east on the and small lakes. The dirt foot freeway to Exit 41. From Eagle paths are easy to follow and you Creek Fish Hatchery, follow the won’t need a map. Access: Just access road south to trailhead 10 miles west of The Dalles on
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 9 HIKE
Columbia River Scenic Highway Columbia River, winds from (Hwy. 30). You can also access the Columbia Gorge Discovery from I-84; take the Rowena exit Center (through a tunnel under to Hwy. 30 and head west, or the railroad tracks) to downtown take the Mosier exit to Hwy. 30 The Dalles and out to The Dalles and head east. Boat Basin and Riverfront Park. Also follows Chenoweth Creek, Mosier Twin Tunnels near the animal shelter, and past Rated: Easy to moderate. Taylor Lake. Watch for water This section of the Columbia fowl, ospreys, great blue herons River Scenic Highway is closed and an occasional beaver. to motorized vehicles; open Access: Many different locations to bicyclists and hikers. From to get on the trail, including with views of the White River District in Mt. Hood south of Mosier end, it’s a fairly easy half- downtown The Dalles at the Canyon and Mt. Hood. Good Hood River, or visit the website mile walk to the first outlook and Union Street underpass, the spring or fall hike. at fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/dayhikes. the Twin Tunnels. Watch for the Pocket Park at Crate’s Way in The For details, contact the Barlow htm. historic rock parapet railings. At Dalles, the Discovery Center, and Ranger Station in Dufur, or visit the Twin Tunnels you can still see the Boat Basin (Exit 84 off I-84). the Forest Service website at GIFFORD PINCHOT some original rock work built by fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/dayhikes. NATIONAL FOREST Italian craftsmen. MT. HOOD NATIONAL htm. Access: Parking at either end of FOREST East Crater Trail #48 trail, at Mosier or at Hood River Umbrella Falls #667 Length: 2.5 miles with moderate (Mark O. Hatfield trailhead). OREGON Length: 2 miles. elevation gain. Parking pass, day or season, is One of many hikes on the Hood One of several trails in the Indian required. Camas Trail #490A River Ranger District, Mt. Hood Heaven Wilderness, located west Length: 3.1 miles. National Forest. This is a forested of Trout Lake in the Gifford Pin- Lewis & Clark Riverfront One of many hikes in the Barlow route to Umbrella Falls view- chot National Forest. This passes Trail, The Dalles Ranger District on the Mt. Hood point, connecting with Sahalie small meadows, shallow lakes Rated: Easy. National Forest. This trail leads Falls Trail #667C. and alpine forest. Details at Hood River Ranger Details at the Mt. Adams Ranger Pavedcascade flat Eyepathway Center along 05-15-13the along Visitors Camas and Guide Clear 1-6:Layout creeks, 1 5/21/2013 2:06 PM Page 1
Comprehensive comfort.style.selection. Eyecare Follow Your Feet to Footwise for Keen Footwear for the Entire Family
•Eyewear to fit your Style & Budget •On-Site Lab & Rush Service • Sunglasses • Contacts • Specialty & Sport Glasses • Medical Eye Treatment
2025 Cascade Ave Hood River 541-386-2402 301 Cherry Heights Rd The Dalles 541-296-1101
www.CascadeEye.com 413 Oak St. • Hood River • 541.308.0770 • Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5
10 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 District in Trout Lake or visit the ago (at the end of the latest Washington side. The entire Larch Mountain. Its highest flow website at fs.fed.us/gpnf/trails/ ice age) a series of tremendous region’s bedrock material is tilted is during winter and spring. Five ssc/ssc_00048.htm. floods swept westward from a slightly southward. When it’s flows of Yakima basalt are visible Information: USDA Forest Service glacial lake near the present-day saturated by water, the upper in the fall’s cliff face. website, fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/ border of Idaho and Montana. basaltic layers on the north side You can view the falls from your trail.htm These “Bretz” floods, named of the river slide into the gorge. car, or take a network of trails up Trail-Park Pass information: (541) after one of the geologists The greatest number of water- the falls. 386-2333 or fs.fed.us/r6/ who discovered their traces, falls is accessible from a portion There’s also fine dining at Mult- columbia/trail_park.htm ripped the topsoil from eastern of the old Columbia River nomah Falls Lodge (built in 1925 Washington and carved away at Highway (Hwy. 30), which can be and on the National Register of the valley walls of the Columbia reached from Interstate 84. Historic Places) and informa- WATERFALLS Gorge, leaving steep ramparts If you’re coming from Portland, tion at Multnomah Falls Visitor They make great places for a and tributaries abruptly hanging take Exit 17 at Troutdale, Exit 18 Center. picnic, and best of all, quite often in midair. from Lewis & Clark State Park, Access: From I-84, take exit 31 they’re just a short walk from The flood cycles lasted for thou- Exit 22 from Corbett, Exit 28 from to the freeway parking lot. For your car. sands of years. Bridal Veil, or if you’re coming handicapped accessibility, take They’re the waterfalls of the Many more thousands of years from the east, take the Dodson, the old Columbia River Scenic Columbia River Gorge, and they have passed since the last flood, Bridal Veil or Corbett exits. Highway (Hwy 30). deserve a place on your family’s and each winter brought an- Some waterfall views require a vacation calendar. other freeze-thaw cycle, sculpt- short hike. Horsetail Falls Vertical basalt walls along the ing away the rock behind those Access: car or hike. Gorge are graced with the great- waterfalls. OREGON This 176-foot waterfall plunges est concentration of waterfalls As a result, several waterfalls into a pool right beside the in North America, particularly now plunge into semi-circular Columbia River Scenic Highway; along the Oregon side of the amphitheaters; others fall out Multnomah Falls Access: car or hike. it’s also visible through a cor- western Gorge. into midair, to be wafted away ridor cut through vegetation to It’s a matter of geology, not on the wind. After Yosemite Falls, this is the tallest falls in North America. Interstate 84, 2½ miles east of coincidence. Most waterfalls are limited to Multnomah Falls. The ancestral Columbia Gorge the Oregon side of the Columbia Two million visitors a year flock was a V-shaped river valley, but River Gorge because landslides to see this 620-foot plunge, fed beginning around 15,000 years modify the steepness on the by underground springs from
• 12 Amazing Burgers • Prime Rib Fri-Sun • Local Beer, Wine & Cocktails • Great Breakfast - Home Made Maple Bars, Cinnamon Rolls • Local Salmon Daily Hours: 7am - 9pm • Large Salad Bar 4100 Westcliff Drive • Light & Crispy Fish & Chips • Oregon Lottery Hood River • 541.386.3101
Destination: SUPER! • FREE Super Star • Close to shopping breakfast & restaurants • Swimming pool • Microwave, fridge, • Cable with HBO coffee makers, iron • Free WIFI Internet & board • Free local calls • 100% Non-Smoking • Pet friendly
609 Cherry Heights Road, The Dalles OR 97058 Off Interstate 84 - Take Exit 84 Reservations: 1-800-800-8000 • 541-296-6888 www.Super8.com
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 11 HIKE
Triple Falls Punchbowl Falls Wah-kee-na Falls Interstate 84, east of Multnomah Access: 1.7-mile hike. Access: 2.1-mile hike. Access: car. Falls; the trailhead is located just Not a series of falls, but rather Frequently pictured on Columbia This is a 242-foot tiered waterfall before the eastbound freeway three parallel chutes ranging Gorge photographic calendars, (the Yakama name translates as on-ramp. from 100 to 135 feet tall. The Punchbowl is located on Eagle “most beautiful”) and located viewpoint is located on Oneonta Creek Trail #440 2.1 miles south half a mile west of Multnomah Latourell Falls Trail #424, 1.7 miles from the of the trailhead. (This is .06 miles Falls on the Historic Columbia Access: car or short hike. trailhead, which is just under a past Metlako Falls; use same River Scenic Highway. A picnic A 249-foot plunge falls in Guy W. mile from Horsetail Falls Trail- freeway directions.) area is nearby. Talbot State Park, 3.4 miles west head #438. Both are located on There’s an access trail leading of Exit 28 off Interstate 84. It’s a the Columbia River Scenic High- off the main trail to the base of way east of Multnomah Falls. Fairy Falls short walk to the viewpoint from Punchbowl Falls, which plunges Access: 1.1-mile hike. the park’s picnic area. Named af- Metlako Falls spectacularly 10 to 15 feet into This ‘fan’ falls is just 20-30 feet ter Joseph Latourell, a prominent Access: 1½-mile hike. a basin. high, located along Wah-kee-na Columbia River Gorge settler. To see this 150-foot plunge Creek, 1.1 miles up from the trail- falls, hike 1½ miles from the Wahclella Falls head of Wah-kee-na Trail #420. Upper Latourell Falls trailhead of Eagle Creek Trail Access: Half-mile hike. Access trailhead at Wah-kee-na Access: .08-mile hike. #440 at Eagle Creek Park. It was This tiered, thunderous water- Falls, a half mile west of Mult- A 75 to 100-foot plunge that is named in 1915 after the legend- fall is in the Tanner Creek area. nomah Falls on Historic Colum- nearly a one-mile hike along the ary Indian goddess of salmon. Upper drop is 15 to 25 feet, with bia River Scenic Highway. trail from Latourell Falls. It’s pos- Reach Eagle Creek Trail by taking the lower falls about 50 to 70 sible to walk behind the falling Exit 41 eastbound, or Exit 40 feet. Take Exit 40 (Bonneville Elowah Falls//McCord water at this scenic spot. westbound and loop back east Dam) and proceed south several on the freeway to Exit 41. From Creek Falls hundred yards to Tanner Creek Eagle Creek Fish Hatchery, follow Access: short hike. Bridal Veil Falls Trail parking area. Hike a half the access road south to the Separate waterfalls located on Car or short hike. mile to trail’s end at the falls. trailhead parking area. (A word McCord Creek, a short hike east Bridal Veil Creek abruptly drops East Fork Falls can also be seen of caution, though: this is a of the Nesmith Mountain trail- twice in a tiered waterfall. The streaming above the descent very precipitous hike, and is not head. The upper falls features a upper falls is between 60 and from a vantage on the west side advised for young children or natural amphitheatre. 100 feet tall, the lower from 40 to of Tanner Creek. off-leash dogs.) Take Exit 35 (Dodson) from 60 feet in height.
SALOMON • VASQUE • OUTDOOR RESEARCH • THE NORTH FACE • OBOZ • LEKI • OSPREY • GREGORY • CAMELBAK
Best Road/Trail Voted #1 Outdoor Running & Hiking Store in the Gorge NATHAN • BROOKS • SAUCONY • NIKE ASICS HOKA ALTRA Store in the Gorge Featured in Trail Runner Magazine RUN WITH SHORTT’S ...OR NOTHING AT ALL! • USFS National Forest Pass • Oregon State Park Pass • Maps for the PCT, National Scenic Area, Gifford Pinchot and Mt. Hood National Forests
ELECTROLYTE & CARBS BAR • TRAIL FOOD • BRUNTON COMPASS TRAIL FOOD • BRUNTON BAR • & CARBS ELECTROLYTE Staffed by the best Outdoor Downtown Hood River “Fun” Experts in the Gorge 116 Oak St. • 541-386-5474
MONTRAIL • SCOTT • BLACK DIAMOND • PETZL • PRINCETON TEC • PRO BAR • POCKET FUEL • JET BOIL
12 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 Parking is a mile west of Exit 28 from Phelps Creek dropping into off Interstate 84. A short trail the Columbia River. The name winds down to the base of the comes from Native American lower tier. Along the path, look dialect meaning “rushing and across the Columbia River for tumbling waters.” seasonal views of falls on the Washington side of the river. The nearby community of Bridal WASHINGTON Veil maintains its post office, a popular place to get a postmark Dog Creek Falls for your wedding announce- Access: 1.25-mile hike. ments. Located off Washington Highway 14 east of Wind Mountain. Sheppard’s Dell Access: Car or short hike. Hardy Falls Tiered waterfall two miles west Access: 1.25-mile hike. of Interstate 84’s Exit 28 on the A horsetail waterfall, about 100 Historic Columbia River Scenic feet high, located in Beacon Rock Highway. Short, paved trail leads State Park west of Stevenson. to the top of the falls. Lower falls Turn off Washington Highway 14 is a horsetail formation (40 to to the park access road, drive to 60 feet drop); upper falls (35-50 the picnic area and trailhead to feet) is a plunge formation. Hamilton Mountain. Follow the trail 1.25 miles to reach two short spur paths; upper path to right Wah Gwin Gwin Falls leads to viewpoint overlooking Access: Car/short walk. the drop along Hardy Creek. One of the Gorge’s four highest waterfalls, at 208 feet, is located behind the Columbia Gorge Ho- tel in Hood River. This falls flows
Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Safe Passage in the Columbia River Gorge
SUPPORTING HEALTHY, ACTIVE KIDS 541.386.2300 nwpediatrics.com
OFFERING 7 DAY AVAILABILITY URGENT CARE ON CALL: WEEKNIGHTS, 7-10 WEEKENDS: CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT
DR. RICHARD MARTIN, Board Certified Pediatrician 1631 WOODS COURT, off Pacific Avenue, in Hood River NEW LOCATION BY JACKSON PARK OPENING SUMMER 2014!
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 13 PRAY
St. Peter CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Joseph Levine Saturday Confessions, 4-5 pm Saturday Vigil Mass, 5:30 pm GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Masses, 9 am, English 1280 W. Jewett, White Salmon and 12 pm, Spanish 509.493.2597 541-296-2026 gracews.org Christian Science Society VG2014:Layout 1 4/17/2014 3:53 PM Page 1 1222 W. 10th Street, The Dalles ST. MARY’S Faith Lutheran Sovereign Grace CHRISTIAN CATHOLIC Church (LC-MS) Baptist Church SCIENCE June - August Worship 9:00 CHURCH ~ Preaching the free Pastors: SOCIETY Fr. Ronald Maag Sept-May Worship 10:30 and sovereign grace of God Fr. Sauel Alba (Sunday School/Bible Class 9:15 am) SERVICES Sunday Service, 10 a.m. Saturday Confessions, 4-5 pm Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Saturday Masses, 5:30 English (child care provided) 7 pm Spanish Worship 11:00 a.m. 2810 W. 10th St.,The Dalles Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Sunday Masses, 8 am Spanish; (Corner of Snipes & W. 10th) 701 WASHINGTON ST. 10 am English and 1 pm Spanish 541-296-3586 Norm Wells, Pastor THE DALLES, OR 1501 Belmont St., Hood River, OR 1003 Sunflower St., The Dalles OR 541-386-3373 541-980-9466 298-2711 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Welcomes You! Sunday Services: 8 & 10 am Child Care & Sunday School: 10 am 541-296-9587
“It’s All About RELATIONSHIPS!” New Location: ST. MARKS Adventist Elementary IMMANUEL CHURCH th EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3339 East 13th St 9 & State St. - Hood River www.ImmanuelHR.org 400 11th Street, Hood River The Dalles 1805 Minnesota, The Dalles, OR 541.386.2077 • stmarks-hr.org 541-298-1956 541-386-3046 www.stpaulsthedalles.org MOVESummer, fall, winter and spring, the Columbia Gorge is a playground waiting for players: get out on the water, stroll the fairways, or take to the slopes for world-class active fun. MOVE MOVE
GOLF Condon Municipal Golf WASHINGTON Elk Ridge Golf Course at Course Carson Hot Springs OREGON North Lincoln St., Condon. Beacon Rock Golf Course 1 St. Martin Road, Carson, 18- Located 38 miles south of I-84, Milepost 37 on Hwy 14, North hole, 888-710-0969, elkridgegolf- Hood River Golf & Coun- at the junction of Hwys. 19 and Bonneville, 9-hole additional set course.com try Club 206. 541-384-2711; cityofcon- of tees available for 18 holes, 850 Country Club Rd., Hood don.com 509-427-5730. Goldendale Golf Course River. 18-hole, par-71. 541-386- 1901 N. Columbus Ave., Golden- 3009, hoodrivergolf.net Kah-Nee-Ta Golf Course Skamania Lodge Golf dale. Nine-hole. -round. Details: 18-hole. 541-553-4971, kahn- Course 509-773-4705, goldendalegolf. Indian Creek Golf Course eeta.com 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, com 3605 Brookside Drive, Hood Stevenson, 18-hole, par-70, 800- River. 18-holes; 6,150 yards. 541- The Dalles Country Club 293-0418, skamania.com SNOW SPORTS 386-7770, indiancreekgolf.com 4550 Hwy 30 W, The Dalles, nine- holes (additional tee boxes offers Winter weather bring out out the Husum Hills Golf Course boards — snowboards, alpine 18-hole, par-72 round), 541-296- China Creek Golf Course 820 Hwy 141, White Salmon, and Nordic skis. Majestic Mt. 1700 Railroad Ave., Hwy. 19 5252. 9-hole, restaurant, 509-493-1211. Hood is a world-class play- South, 9-hole, Arlington, 541- ground for anyone looking for 454-2000. a little cool fun. If boards aren’t your thing, break out the sleds for fun family-style
Golf or Fish…it’s Your Quest
Fly family and friends to your vacation destination on Sun Quest NW Executive Jet Charter. Anytime, any- where…our team of charter professionals can take you wherever you need to go. Enjoy limousine service to and from the Salem Airport. Secure, professional air transport on your schedule: sunquestnw.com / (503) 364-7858
Sun Quest NW executive jet charter
16 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 Timberline Lodge Hood, Mt. Adams in south- head uphill; the play park is at Classic Pacific Northwest lodge central Washington State offers the intersection of Ninth and nestled midway to the summit a wilderness experience, both Eugene. of Mt. Hood above Government for skiers and climbers. There’s Camp off Oregon Highway 26. plenty of backcountry for cross- The Hood River National Historic Landmark con- country and snow-shoeing, with Aquatic Center access via the communities of structed in 1937, with adjacent Located on 17th Street and May Trout Lake and Glenwood in day lodge, multiple chairlifts Avenue, the Hood River Aquatic Klickitat County. The Mt. Adams and 3,590 vertical feet of winter Center features year-round fun Ranger Station is based in Trout terrain from the top of Palmer to for everyone! Includes: Open Lake; call 509-395-3400. Finally, the bottom of Victoria Station. swim, therapy pool and wad- a network of cross-country ski 503-272-3311 or timberlinelo- ing pool. 1601 May St, Hood trails — plus snowmobiling — is dge.com. River, OR 97031. (541) 386-1303, open on the Wind River Ranger hoodriverparksandrec.org/ District in Skamania County. Mt. Hood Meadows aquatic_overview.asp Routes such as the Hard Time Ski Resort Loop and Scenic Loop are ac- Largest night ski area in the cessed from the Wind River High- Culbertson Park United States, also with day ski- way. Call the Skamania County Located in the Pacific Heights ing, cross-country and snow- Chamber for details, at 509-427- subdivision (west off Pacific) has boarding, multiple chairlifts. 8911 or (800) 989-9178 play structures, basketball hoops Located off Oregon Highway 35 and picnic benches, as well as east of the Highway 26 junction. paved paths and green space. Plenty of summer hiking, too. BIKING Portland snow-phone: 503-227- Jackson Park SNOW. Hood River snow-phone: Hood River May Street and 13th, is one of 541-386-SKIS. skihood.com. the largest city parks. Find picnic Family Man Mt. Bike Area tables, playground structures, Cooper Spur Ski Area The Family Man area is acces- stage area, electrical outlets and Limited windsport equipment Family-oriented resort on the sible from Riordan Hill Road, restroom facilities. rental available on-site or check north side of Mt. Hood overlook- which is off of Country Club local sporting good stores. ing the Hood River valley. 541- Road. It is about a mile beyond Rotary Park where Riordan turns to gravel; 352-6692 or cooperspur.com. Also known as the Skateboard you can’t miss it. Family Man sits The Dalles Park — is at 20th and Wasco in a section of forest on the west Summit Ski Area streets. Skateboard structures, side of Hood River, surrounded Sorosis Park & Oldest ski area in the Pacific a BMX bicycle course and rest- by some of the best mountian Tree Top Play Park Northwest, and the first on Mt. rooms are all available. biking trails in the Northwerst; all 300 East Scenic Drive. Park offers: Hood, established in 1927. Ski- challenging enough for endles group shelter (electricity avail- ing, family tubing, cross-country hours of fun, but safe enough for Morrison Park able, water available, working and more. Located at the east off-road rookies. A disk golf course wends fireplace) group picnic area end of Government Camp on Or- through the woods – have fun (barbecue pit available, electric- egon Highway 26. 503-272-0256 but watch for poison oak. ity available with permit), picnic or summitskiarea.com. Cascade Locks tables, play equipment, softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts Wilson Park (2), volleyball court (sand), horse Mt. Hood Ski Bowl Cascade Locks Bike Trail At Second and May Streets, is a Chairlifts and surface tows in the Fun for the whole family, Cas- shoe pits, walking paths (8/10 of neighborhood park with picnic a mile), 18-hole disc golf course, winter; dual alpine slide, min- cade Locks Bike Trail has several tables and and open lawn and exercise equipment and a me- iature golf, mountain bike park hours worth of trail to ride as you playground structures. morial rose garden and veterans’ and more in the summer, 87000 explore a restored section of the memorial. Columbia River Highway. This East Highway 26 at Goverment Waterfront Park Camp. 503-272-3206, 503-222- gentle path is perfect for bicycles On the Columbia River and Riverfront Park BOWL or skibowl.com. or a leisurely afternoon walk. accessed via Portway Avenue Riverfront Park Rd, off I-84 Don’t forget your camera! between Second and Eighth Exit 85. Opens Memorial Day Other cross-country streets, is Hood River’s newest Weekend and is open through All the major resorts around PARKS park. Waterfront access and November 1 each year. Park Mt. Hood offer cross-country walkways, restrooms, play- offers: kayak and bike rentals, opportunities, as do other areas Hood River ground, and a picnic shelter concessions , restrooms, picnic of the mountain. Try exploring have been completed, with ad- tables, group picnic shelter (45- Trillium Lake, two miles east of The Children’s Park ditional parking added last year ft. diameter, 3 tables for small Government Camp, and White Heading east on Interstate 84, and addition of more children’s groups), play equipment, roller River, east of the Highway 26 and take exit 63 and take Oak or amenities, plantings, and new hockey rink, walking paths and Highway 35 junction. In contrast Cascade to Ninth Street and amphitheater in summer 2014. river access. to the developed slopes of Mt.
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 17 MOVE
City Park Park, picnic area, ball fields, and Wy’east Fitness Park Mt. Hood Towne Hall 707 Union Street, (5th and the city swimming pool. 3000 Wy’east Road in Odell Highway 35: the facility is used Union). Park offers: restrooms, (Wy’east Middle School), on for many community groups for picnic tables, play equipment, Cascade Locks the west edge of the school events and classes, and is home stage for entertainment (electric- grounds, is a new park contain- to New Visions School. Students ing fitness equipment fun. It is ity available). It is the location of in 2012 created a mural on the Marine Park located adjacent to the Wy’east The Dalles Farmers’ Market. back of the adjacent Mt. Hood Off WaNaPa, is a great place to track, suitable for walking; on the fire hall building; the playground watch the river and admire the other side of the historic Wy’east is under reconstruction in spring Thompson Park & Ted scenery, and even adults will stadium is a popular soccer field. and early summer 2014, but the Walker Swimming Pool feel the pull of the extensive Hard to miss on both sides of the stadium are large substance lawn is unaffected. 602 West 2nd Street. Most of playground structure, designed abuse prevention murals created Thompson Park will be closed in as homage to the sternwheeler in 2013 by students and com- 2014 as a new aquatic center is vessels that are so important to Toll Bridge Park munity volunteers. constructed. local history (and still operate 7360 Toll Bridge Road south today). of Mt. Hood (two miles from Parkdale) has playground equip- Ben Rockwell Memorial Odell Mt. Hood-Parkdale Skate Park ment, horseshoe pits, a covered Parkdale Elementary picnic area, and plenty of picnic Adjacent to Thompson Park, Mid Valley Elementary offers structures for skateboard 4880 Van Nuys Drive, Parkdale, tables and green space. 3686 Davis Drive in Odell, has and BMX stunts. has ball fields, playground equip- a variety of playground equip- ment and lots of open space. Pine Grove ment, ball fields, and open space. Baseline and Clear Creek roads, Dufur Parkdale: Railway park has an Odell Community Park Pine Grove School open lawn and pavilion for Van Horn Drive, Pine Grove: play- Dufur City Park Located off Midway Road in picnics, and across the street is Take Highway 197 south from Odell, is a neighborhood park ground equipment and a large the Parkdale Community Center, open field are available for use. The Dalles south 13 miles to the boasting green space, play- with a playground geared for ground equipment, exercise first Dufur exit, follow the main younger children. road into Dufur and watch for stations, a covered basketball City Park, home of the Dufur Play court, picnic tables and a paved skateboard/bicycle trail.
5 Big-Screen TV’s Lunch with Sports Packages Specials Kids Menu Family Friendly
Orders To Go Open Downtown 541-387-2454 7 Days A Week Hood River 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily 103 4th Street See our menu at: thecrazypeppercantina.com
18 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 LEARN
Ten thousand years before explorers, missionaries and settlers ventured across the continent, a thriving people gathered in the Columbia Gorge to fish, trade and celebrate. Rich stories of past and present are honored in the region’s museums and interpretive centers. LEARN LEARN
OREGON Western Antique Aero- of transportation. WAAAM has the train arrivals, 11:30-1 p.m. For plane and Automobile one of the world’s largest collec- details, call (541) 352-6808. HOOD RIVER tions of flying antique aircraft. Museum Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood closed Thanksgiving, Christmas CASCADE LOCKS Hood River County River, OR. (541) 308-1600. day and New Year’s, 1600 Air WAAAM has the largest known Museum Museum Road, Hood River. Tick- Cascade Locks Historical collection of flying three cylinder Wide-ranging collection of ets: Adults $14, Seniors/veterans Museum radial engine aircraft in the 12,000 artifacts is a fun place to $12, Kids (5-18) $6. For details, 1 NW Portage Road near Port world. One of the museum’s learn about people living in the call (541) 308-1600 or look online Marina Park in Cascade Locks. jewels is their 1917 Curtiss JN4D Hood River valley and Columbia at waaamuseum.org. Open daily, May through Gorge. “From their hands” cel- Jenny, serial No. 001. The mu- September, from noon to 5 p.m. ebrating local handicrafts runs seum also features a wide range Mon.-Thurs. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through October. The second of cars. PARKDALE Fri.-Sun. Closes October through annual exhibit of Alva Day pho- WAAAM is a living museum dedi- April. Exhibits feature history of tographs returns in November. cated to the preservation and Hutson Museum the Bridge of the Gods, early riv- Port Marina Park in Hood River. operation of antique aircraft and Adjoins Mt. Hood Railroad stop er navigation, and development franklin_gothic_book_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-= [] \;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚¬µ˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ Hours: OpenÁ¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ May through Sep- ”“’‘ '" automobiles through education, in Parkdale, Hood River County. of the portage and locks around franklin_gothic_book_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-= [] \;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚¬µ˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ tember, 10Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- ”“’‘ '" displays and participating in Eclectic collection features Na- the Cascades rapids. (The rapids franklin_gothic_medium_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-= [] \;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? Saturday; 1-5åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚¬µ˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ p.m. Sunday. (541) events nationwide. It seeks to in- tive American arrowheads, taxi- Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" were subsequently inundated by franklin_gothic_medium_italic_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-= [] \;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? 386-6772, åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚¬µ˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿co.-hood-river.or.us spire visitors as they step back in dermy, rocks and minerals, and Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" construction of Bonneville Dam franklin_gothic_demi_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-= [] \;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? and click onåç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚¬µ˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ the “museum” link. time and re-live the golden age local memorabilia. Open with Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ ”“’‘ '" in 1938). (541) 374-8535. franklin_gothic_demi_italic_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-= [] \;’,./ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚¬µ˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿ franklin_gothic_book_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-=Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛ [] \;’,./ ”“’‘ '" ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>? åç´ƒ©˙ˆ˚¬µ˜øœ®ß†¨¥`¡™£¢§¶•ªº–“‘«…æ÷ ÅıÇÎ´Ï˝ÓˆÔÒ˜،‰Íˇ¨„˛Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±”’»ÚƯ˘¿franklin_gothic_book_abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz`1234567890-= [] \;’,./ Á¸`⁄‹›fifl‡°·‚—±"'»ÚƯ˘¿|áéíóúâêîôûàèìòùäëïöüÿãñõÁÉÍÓÚÀÈÌÒÙÄËÏÖÜŸÑÃÕÂÊÎÔÛABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ~!@#$%^&*()_+{}|:”<>?5<ËA:?DIB=
Rates are per room, per night, based on availability, not Rates are per room, per night, based on availability, not availableRates are for pergroups room, of 10 per or morenight, rooms. based on availability, not available for groups of 10 or more rooms. available for groupsRates of 10 are or more per rooms. room, per night, based on availability, not Rates are peravailable room, per for night, groups based of 10on availability,or more rooms. not available for groups of 10 or more rooms.
20 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 THE DALLES Fort Dalles Museum The oldest historical museum Columbia Gorge in Oregon, this museum was Discovery Center and established just after the turn of the 20th century, preserv- Wasco County Historical ing the legacy of this region- Museum ally strategic military base. Fort This is the official interpretive Dalles (originally Camp Drum) open Fri.-Sun. from 11 a.m. to 4 times by appointment. Direc- center for the Columbia River was established in 1850, serv- p.m. until Labor Day weekend. tions: Interstate 84 to The Dalles, Gorge National Scenic Area, lo- ing as a base of operations for (541) 296-4547. then take the City Center exit cated on Crate’s Point, just west US Army troops. The ornate, toward downtown. Turn south of The Dalles off Old Highway wooden Surgeon’s Quarters just past the chamber, then left 30. The Discovery Center focuses Original Wasco County is one of the fort’s last two on West Second Place. 410 West on natural history and human Courthouse surviving buildings, and houses Second Place. (541) 296-4798. cultures of the scenic area, with a variety of tools, weapons, This wood-frame, two-story hands-on exhibits, films and photos and other memorabilia building in The Dalles once was recordings on subjects including from the 19th century. There’s an the seat of government for the Rorick House The oldest home in The Dalles Lewis & Clark, native flora and impressive collection of antique largest county in the United was built by an officer stationed fauna, the Ice Age and more. vehicles and wagons. Visitors are States, when Wasco County ex- at Fort Dalles in 1850, and The Wasco County Historical also able to tour the Anderson tended all the way to Montana. operates today as a historical Museum features collections house, a hand-hewn wooden The old courthouse, constructed museum with period furnishings that illuminate both Native homestead crafted by Swedish in 1858, was nearly destroyed and implements. Open Memorial American history and pioneer immigrants in Wasco County. In at least twice and was relocated Day to Labor Day, Saturdays and development. Open daily except addition to the two-story house, on several occasions, but today Sundays, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas and there’s also a barn and granary. it enjoys a permanent home, It’s located at 300 West 13th St., New Year’s, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (541) Fort Dalles Museum is located preserving a unique heritage as The Dalles. (541) 296-1867. 296-8600, or check the website at W. 15th and Garrison streets one of the oldest courthouse at gorgediscovery.org. Birds of in The Dalles. Admission $4 for buildings west of the Mississippi St. Peter’s Landmark prey show is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. adults, $1 for ages 7-17, free for River. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Former Catholic Church in The Location: Interstate 84 at exit 82, children 6 and younger. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, Dalles, preserved as an historical then follow signs 1.5 miles west. Beginning in March, museum is June through August, other museum. Completed in 1898,
THE GIFT TO LAST A LIFETIME Western Antique Aeroplane rt & Automobile Museum A 104 VINTAGE AIRPLANES 150 ANTIQUE CARS &MOTORCYCLES waaammuseum.org 1600 Air Museum Road • Hood River Fort541.308.1600 Dalles Museum • Open Visitor's daily 9-5pm Guide 2014:Layout 1 3/26/2014 10:14 AM Page 1 Fort Dalles Museum & Anderson Homestead
“Still” by Ellen Dittebrandt THE DALLES ART CENTER & GALLERY 1856 Fort Dalles Surgeon’s Quarters Regional & Local Artists. One of Oregon’s oldest history museums 220 E. 4th Street 500 W. 15th St. & Garrison • The Dalles 541-296-4759 541-296-4547 Tue. - Sat., • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.fortdallesmuseum.org www.TheDallesArtCenter.org
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 21 LEARN
the building features Carrera 21. Displays include yearbooks, Italian marble, Kilgen pipe organ photo albums, trophies, sport made of tigerwood, 40-foot uniforms, Booster Girl and other stamped metal ceilings, and a club records. Elementary, junior 176-foot steeple topped by a high-middle schools, and high six-foot weathervane rooster schools are represented. The crafted by Frank S. Gunning. museum is open every Saturday, Its stained glass windows were 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May through machinery, usually held second at one time the largest wool created by the Povey Brothers Sept. or by arrangement with weekend of August.) shipping capital in the world. of Portland, and many of these Rymmel Lovell, (541) 296-6546, The auto and wagon collection windows memorialize pioneer [email protected]. Museum is open May-Sept. 10 a.m. to 5 families. A wooden Madonna location: 3601 West 10th St., WAMIC p.m. and the rest of the museum inside the museum was carved former Wahtonka H.S. entrance is open all day every day year from the keel of a sailing ship nearest athletic fields. Smock Prairie round. Shaniko itself has a mural that sank off the San Francisco Schoolhouse tour and many historic buildings, coast in the 1850s. Third & Lin- Wamic’s one-room schoolhouse including a restored and recent- coln, The Dalles. Hours: 1 to 3 DUFUR and museum located in Wamic, ly-renovated hotel, the city hall p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 11 on the old Barlow Trail. From The and jail, schoolhouse, wooden a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Dufur Historical Museum Dalles, drive south to Tygh Valley, water tower, and surviving por- Fridays. (541) 296-5686. Located in the historic Schreiber Log Cabin on Main Street, then west to Wamic. tions of the original business dis- featuring pioneer living history trict, including old boardwalks. The Dalles School exhibits, weaving, old photos, SHANIKO Shaniko is located 57 miles south District Historical farm implements and more. of Biggs Junction on Highway Museum open for the sum- Sage Museum 97, a few miles north of its junc- tion with Highway 197. Archives Museum mer starting in June, Thursdays Classic auto and wagon collec- through Mondays. Call for hours: tion located in the historic city Contains memorabilia from both (541) 467-2205. (Dufur also hosts of Shaniko, in southern Wasco Dist. 12 (1854-2004) and Dist.9 the annual Threshing Bee, featur- County. The museum also has a (1964-2004) before the merger ing working steam-powered display of historic photos show- and up to present day as District and horse-drawn antique farm ing the boom years of Shaniko,
Columbia Center for the Arts " ! $ July Gates open 23-26, at OREGON 2014 noon %WILD! '% ' 4-H and FFA Animal Auction A five month series of art Exhibits • Exotic Animals shows in celebration of the Carnival • Wool Busting Pacific Northwest Live Entertainment
Featuring John Michael Montgomery Saturday Night at 8 p.m.* 215 Cascade Hood River, OR 3020 WY’EAST ROAD • HOOD RIVER www.columbiaarts.org Painting by Nathan Clements 541-354-2865 • HOODRIVERFAIR.ORG *with paid admission
22 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 Featuring Featuring John Michael JohnMontgomery Michael Montgomery J $""&#"%!$'#$""&#"%!$'#$""&#"%!$'#$""&#"%!$'# MORO CONDON Century sternwheelers through set collection, and one of the modern barges, the world’s world’s largest displays of Rodin Sherman County Gilliam County Historical largest Rosary collection, and sculptures, among many other information on the water route exhibits. A new wing is being Historical Museum Museum taken by the Lewis and Clark added this year. Open daily, 10 A window into Oregon’s heart- Highway 19 North in Condon, expedition. a.m. to 5 p.m., March 15 through land, the museum comprises adjacent to Burns Park and the From Interstate 84, take the Nov. 15. 14,280 square feet and more fairgrounds. Open Wednesdays bridge at Cascade Locks over From Interstate 84: Biggs Junc- than 15,000 artifacts used in Na- through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., the Columbia River to Wash- tion exit, then north on Hwy. 97 tive American families, Oregon May 1 through Oct. 31, and ington Highway 14, then head to Washington Hwy. 14, and west Trail migration, rural households, holidays that fall on Monday or east toward Stevenson. Look three miles. For updated events churches, schools, businesses, Tuesday. Details, (541) 384-4233. for the access road to Skamania and admission prices, call (509) livestock production, dryland Lodge and the Columbia Gorge 773-3733 or see the website at wheat farming and conservation, WASHINGTON Interpretive Center on the north maryhillmuseum.org. military units and patriotic ef- side of the road. Open daily, 10 forts. Exhibits of interest include STEVENSON a.m. to 5 p.m. except for New photographs of Joseph and Jane Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and BINGEN Sherar, Sherar’s Falls and Bridge; Columbia Gorge Christmas. (800) 991-2338, co- photographs of World War II lumbiagorge.org Gorge Heritage Museum Training Camp, Camp Rufus; Interpretive Center Pioneer history and Native Amer- monthly Sherman County artists “The Museum at the Heart of ican pre-history of the western series From Interstate 84, take the Gorge” is located west of MARYHILL Columbia Gorge. Photo displays, Highway 97 south from Biggs Stevenson, near Skamania Lodge post office display, military Junction to Moro. Watch for off Washington Highway 14. The Maryhill Museum items. The museum, established directional signs from Highway interpretive center Premier art and historical mu- in 1984, is located at 202 East 97. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., features a Creation Theatre, seum of the Columbia Gorge, Humboldt, Bingen. May through May through October. (541) 37-foot replica of a 19th century Maryhill is located 100 miles east September. Call for hours. (509) 565-3232, or visit the website, fishwheel, restored Corliss steam of Vancouver on Washington 493-3228. sherma engine, exhibit on Native Ameri- Hwy. 14. Native American and nmuseum.org. can dip-netting, Columbia River classical artifacts, Romanian navigation exhibit from 19th royal family heirlooms, chess
“Stay a night in our Barn!”
2114 West 6th Street The Dalles, OR 97058 1-800-848-9378 www.CousinsCountryInn.com MT. HOOD REALTY CO. Specializing in residential, rural, farm, commercial and income properties in the Upper Valley and surrounding area including Hood River.
Joyce Elliott, Owner/Broker 541-490-4590 Deb Jones, Broker 509-680-4002
6565 Cooper Spur Road • Mt. Hood/Parkdale 541-352-7789 • mthoodrealtyco.com
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 23 LEARN
Goldendale FOR KIDS The Dalles Visit the bears The Dalles-Wasco County Library Klickitat County Museum Hood River Klindt’s Books is famous for the bear sculpture Presby Mansion in Goldendale Arguably Oregon’s oldest book by Friend artist Jeff Stewart and features farm equipment, pio- Our Children’s Place store, Klindt’s Booksellers has inside find plenty of activities, neer furnishings, tools and arti- Located at 1110 12th St., Suite plenty of entertainment for a particularly for kids. ci.the-dalles. facts, in a classic Victorian home. B, indoor-outdoor play space rainy day. Established in 1870, or.us/library.htm Watch for the annual holiday hours are Monday through the creaking wood floors and open house, with a Christmas Friday, 2-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays oak casework are a reminder of Odell lighting display. The museum 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to an earlier time, and worth seeing is located at 127 W. Broadway the Play Space, they also offer a in their own right. klindtsbooks. Glassometry Studios (Washington Highway 142), just creative care program for ages com Offers “Blow Your Own Glass” north of downtown Goldendale. 12 months and older. (541) 386- classes for individuals, families or Admission $5 for 13 and older, 1975. The Dalles Art Center parties, and beginning and more ages 6-12 $1, children 5 and Find a new interest among the advanced or specific classes in younger free. Hours: 10 a.m. to The Dalles local artists represented here, glassblowing and fusing, as well 4 p.m. daily, May 1 through Oct. and take note of the lovely old as in blacksmithing. Gallery is 15. Off-season by appointment. Wonderworks Childrens Carnegie Library that houses it open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednes- (509) 773-4303. presbymuseum. at Fourth and Union streets. the Museum day to Sunday; call 541-354- com dallesartcenter.org 3015 to make an appointment. The playspace and museum, Glassometry (glassometry.com), located at its new home at 206 Goldendale Observatory owned by Laurel Marie Hagner, Madison St., is open Wed.-Fri. Nichols Art Glass A unique facility because it is located on Lower Neal Creek 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sat. The Dalles artist Andy Nichols caters to the general public Road, near Cardinal Glass, less 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Annual family has a storefront on West Sixth with programs designed to Street where he not only sells than a mile off Highway 35 educate the novice as well as membership is $60 or a daily visit is $5 for the first child and but creates. “Great guy, great the experienced star gazer. They art and so close.” Call ahead for have a number of telescopes $2 for additional. Exhibits are for information, 541-296-2143. including a 24.5 inch that is used ages 0-12. See wonderworkschil- in public programs, and a special drensmuseum.org or 541-980- filtered telescope the provides 5922. live images of the face of the sun shown on a projection screen. April-September, grounds are ARTS & BOOKS open 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and programs begin at 3, 6 and 8 Hood River p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Inter- pretive personnel only present Columbia Center 1-11pm. The facility is run by the for the Arts Washington State Parks Depart- ment at 1602 Observatory Dr., From art films, to actual art, Goldendale, WA 98620, (509) plays, classes and much more, 773-3141. A Washington State Hood River’s cultural hub has Park Discover Pass, $10 a day or something to offer just about $30 a season, is required to gain everyone. 215 Cascade Avenue. access to the grounds. golden- 541.387.8877. columbiaarts.org daleobservatory.com
24 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 CAMP Tell ghost stories on the bank of a lake where boat motors will never be heard, fall asleep to the rush of rivers glacial and historic, or fix your morning coffee in the utter stillness of a forest. It’s these kind of experiences that exemplify overnights in the outdoors of the Gorge . If camping is your kind of fun, here are 8- some key areas to keep in mind.
To make reservations at a state park in Oregon or Washington, call Reservations Northwest at 800-452-5687. (TDD: 800-858-9659.)
Information on Oregon state parks is available at 800-551-6949 or at oregonstateparks.org.
Information on Washington state parks is available at 360-902-8844 or parks.wa.gov 8- CAMP CAMP
WASHINGTON camp, 50 picnic sites, three Riverfront Park, gal River Road. Programmed comfort stations, two kitchen for handicapped users, but Brooks Memorial shelters, a trailer dump, boat Stevenson also available to groups upon launch, unguarded swimming request. (360) 837-3168 or camp- State Park beach, bathhouse, two resi- Coves for swimming and sail- wariki.com. dences, and boardsailing. On the boarding, plus boat ramp and Total of 700 acres 12 miles north Washington side of the Sam Hill picnic area, tour boat dock. (509) of Goldendale on Highway 97, Memorial Bridge, across from 427-5484. portofskamania.org Home Valley County Park 40 picnic areas, two kitchen Biggs Junction. shelters, 23 trailer sites, two com- Tent camps, free beach access, fort stations, a residence, trailer Big Cedars Park camping, swimming and begin- dump, group camp and three Columbia Hills State Park ner boardsailing, baseball field, Skamania County park two miles horseshoes, playground, picnic miles of hiking trails. north of Willard, with unique More than 300 acres fronting an area. No hook-ups. Milepost 53 enclosed bay of the Columbia stand of old-growth cedar; also on Washington Highway 14. Maryhill State Park River, 12 campsites, 35 picnic picnic area, children’s play area, shelters, a comfort station, boat natural creek wading holes, Nearly 100 acres fronting the launches, trailer dump and hik- campground and restroom. Beacon Rock State Park Columbia River on Highway ing trails. From The Dalles, head 97, Maryhill State Park offers Nearly 4,500 acres with 9,500 north on Highway 197, then east Camp Wa-Ri-Ki feet of Columbia River frontage, 50 campsites with hookups, 20 2 miles on Washington Highway standard campsites, a group 35 miles east of Vancouver on 14. Milepost 8 on Upper Washou- Washington Highway 14. There
28 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 are 33 campsites, seven picnic Wasco County Viento State Park Interstate 84 at Exit 41, west- shelters, five comfort stations, bound take Exit 40. Open May two kitchen shelters, two primi- Fairgrounds Park Open March through October 1 through September. User fee. tive campsites, one boat launch, eight miles east of Hood River Info: (541) 308-1700. a group camp, 20 miles of hiking Near Tygh Valley off Oregon Highway 197. RV, tent campsites, off Interstate 84, Exit 56. Day-use trail, 14 miles are multi-use for open year-round. Info: (541) area with Columbia River access, Ainsworth State Park mountain biking and horseback 483-2288. boardsailing, picnicking, hiking, riding. (509) 427-8265 or beacon. biking, playground. Fifty-six Open March through October [email protected]. Memaloose State Park campsites with electricity and with 43 full hookups, and six water, 18 tent campsites, fire walk-in campsites, hiker/biker OREGON Open March through Novem- rings, restrooms and showers. camp area, and Columbia River ber with 44 full hookups, 66 Fee info: (800) 551-6949. Gorge hiking trails. Located Deschutes River non-hookup sites. Flush toilets between Corbett and Cascade and showers and dump station. Wyeth Locks off Interstate 84 at Exit 35, Campground Located 11 miles west of The with access to Columbia River Dalles off Interstate 84. Fee info: Scenic Highway. Daily fee $5. Tree-shaded oasis at the conflu- (800) 551-6949. Fourteen campsites, barrier-free, Info: (800) 551-6949. ence of the Deschutes and no potable water, located off Columbia rivers, accessible off Lost Lake Resort Interstate 84 at Exit 51 east of Interstate 84 by taking either the Cascade Locks. User fee. Maxi- Rooster Rock State Park Celilo exit and heading east or and Campground mum trailer size 30 feet. Open Biggs Junction exit and head- late April through the end of Group shelter, wildlife watching, Situated on the shores of Lost ing west on Hwy. 30. Thirty-two September. Info: (541) 308-1700. boardsailing, boating, picnicking, Lake 3,100 feet up the slopes of sites with electricity and water, fishing, beach access, hiking, wa- Mt. Hood, 130 sites are available, 24 primitive sites, group RV/tent, ter skiing, disc golf and clothing including 75 that are RV acces- Eagle Creek river access, hiking trails. Infor- optional beach located 22 miles sible (no hookups). Available on mation info: (800) 551-6949. Seventeen campsites with drink- east of Portland off Interstate 84 a first-come, first-served basis. ing water, 22-foot maximum at Exit 25. Daily fee $5. Info: (800) Open from early May to late Oc- trailer size, barrier-free, group 551-6949. Reserve shelters at tober. (541) 386-6366 or http:// campsite available with reserva- 1-800-452-5687. lostlakeresort.org. Red Wagon Antiques 1-12 VG 2012 cmyk:Layout 1 5/21/2013tion only. 2:09 Eastbound PM Page access 1 off
# Our co-op store SUPERMARKETS offers you antiques & collectibles from all Quality • Service • Selection over with continually One-stop shopping for natural and organic products. changing inventory. USDA choice meats, natural & organic foods, full-service deli, fish & meat case Buy Sell Estates # 541-296-0010 515B East 2nd Street In Historic Downtown, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 Visit us on Facebook
Cathy Fisher, Health & Wellness Coach 30 Years Training Experience
Inside & Outside Training Facilities Make it Part of Your Life...Inside and Out! 541-490-8190 1867 12th St. • Hood River • 541-386-1119
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 29 downtown
Hood RiverDine, drink, sip, shop & stay. Downtown Hood River has it all!
RC Toys • Games • Kites Crafts • Rockets & More! 110 4th Street • Hood River 541-386-1223
204 Oak Street HOME & BATH Downtown Hood River Great Selection of UNIQUE FURNISHINGS 541-386-9234 Hood River T-Shirts ART & ACCESSORIES & Souvenirs
Mention this ad OPEN to receive Mon-Sat 10-6 10% OFF 105 OAK STREET • HOOD RIVER, OR Sun 10-5 sweat shirts in August 541-386-6687 WWW.ATHOMEONOAK.COM
30 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 mom . baby . kids Finished & Custom Jewerly
212 4th Street Hood River 541.436.2777 Gorge's Only Rock and Mineral Shop "Come See Our Kaleidoscope of Colors" G. WILLIKER’S And Full Service Bead Store toy shoppe 409 Oak St. • Downtown HR “Specialty Toys for All Ages & Books Just for Kids” 202 Oak Street • Hood River • 387-2229 (Next to Dog River) 387-GEMS (4367)
Office & Computer Products • Stationery Gifts • Fine Pens • Free Gift Wrapping EYE EXAMS • LAB ON PREMESIS EYEGLASSES • CONTACT LENSES WE FILL ALL PRESCRIPTIONS [email protected] 541.386.3937 • 114 Cascade St. HOOD RIVER STATIONERS Hood River, Oregon 97031 Downtown Hood River • (541) 386-2344
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND!
412 OAK STREET HOOD RIVER, OR 97031 541.387.3996 [email protected]
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 31 Service We’ll keep you safe on the road!
Open Monday through Saturday. HOOD RIVER ExpressLane Now Open! 2000 12th Street • 541.386.1188 • No Appointments • No Worries • No Waiting Our highly trained technicians assure Our technicians will get to work, BINGEN your vehicle is done right the first time. so you can get back on the road — fast! 114 N. Oak Street • 509.493.1331 67 year Anniversary Sale! STEVENSON C.H.C.H. URNESS URNESS MOTOR MOTOR CO. CO. 180 SW Second Street • 509.427.5601 505 Cherry Heights Rd, The Dalles 541-296-2284 • 888-775-8608 www.urnessmotors.com Hours: M-F 7:30-5:00 / Sat 8:00-4:00
Trust what you love
Always The Right Tire Always The Right Prices Full service Tire Dealer, Shocks & Struts, Mounted, Use your Tire Factory Balanced, Wheel Alignment, Credit Card! Agricultural, Commerical, BE TRAVEL READY Individual, Oil Changes, Full Break Service Thank you for your business 1116 W. 2nd St. The Dalles . 541-298-5121
• Air Conditioning Recharge Done Right. • Battery Replacement In Front • Cooling System Flush of You. • Full-Service Oil Change • Gearbox Fluid Service • Power Steering Flush • Serpentine Belt Replacement • Transmission Flush • Wiper Blade Replacement THE DALLES 1011 W. 8th Place (541) 296-8505 3140 West Cascade • Hood River Quick, convenient and thorough service, 541.386.1123 • LesSchwab.com performed while you watch. Open Seven Days A Week
32 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 DINE
Classic pub fare, ethnic delights, family-friendly menus, or renowned fine dining, all paired with local libations, give appetites of all types a place at the table in the Gorge. DINE
RIVERSIDE Diners seek out Riverside for its panoramic Columbia River views, great food made with all-natural ingredients, and award-winning wine list. Enjoy it all indoors, on the deck, or in our popular Cebu Lounge. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Riverside at the Hood River Inn Exit 64 off I-84, Hood River 541.386.4410 riversidehoodriver.com
ROMUL’S FAMILY GRACE SU’S CHINA GORGE ITALIAN DINING While visiting the Gorge…take a Authentic old world flavors. trip to China. Come in and enjoy Daily specials. great Szechuan-Hunan plates. Make Patio seating available. memories and have fun. No airfare Serving the Columbia River Gorge required. Free parking. Serving for over 14 years. great food for more than 30 years. Open Tuesday through Sunday. 315 Oak Street Hood River, OR 97031 2680 Old Columbia River Drive Open daily 11am - close Hood River, OR 97031 541.436.4444 • romuls.com (off I-84 and the base of Hwy 35) 541.386.5331 chinagorge.com WEST
HOOD RIVER TAQUERIA & MEXICAN RESTAURANT MICHOACAN SPORTS GRILL WE WISH YOU A MOST CORDIAL WELCOME! Serving traditional Mexican food. We make everything from scratch daily, We come from Jalisco, a beautiful place in Mexico where tequila was born from the salsas to the tortillas, and the house specialty that has become and where the rhythm of the Mariachi was first heard. It is the home of the the main attraction, Carne! Known for our carnitas; many stop by for our very finest, most unique and delicious native cuisine. We have brought great lunch specials and our evening dinner platters that can’t be beat. that taste right here, to Hood River. Please enjoy life when you visit us. Planning an important event? We offer a wide variety of catering options We welcome you in the restaurant or outside seating on the patio. Also, to meet any of your party or event needs. Give us a call and let us help you special requests for catering are welcome and we can provide a complete with your special day. Thank you for dining with us! We look forward to menu for your banquet. We are happy to cater events at off site locations. seeing you again! We are located in the “Heights” in Hood River Oregon. We are on the west 3405 Odell Highway, Odell, Oregon side of 13th street on the one way heading south towards Mt. Hood. Tues-Sat 10am - 8pm, Sun 8am - 7pm (Nov-Mar) 1210 13th Street, Hood River, OR 97031 541.387.3300 Mon-Sat 9am - 9pm, Sun 8am - 8pm (Apr-Oct) 541.354.2900 michogrill.com
34 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 KNEAD BAKERY Local bakery for yummy fresh baked bread and pastries in downtown Hood River. We serve everything from croissants, galette, scones, cinnamon rolls, muffins & desserts with gluten free offerings. Delicious sandwiches on freshly baked bread. Hand tossed pizza on Friday and Saturdays. Coffee bar. Artisan bread to go. Open for breakfast and lunch. 102 5th Street, Hood River Tues-Sat 8am - 5:30pm 541.436.2866 kneadhoodriver.com
SOLSTICE WOOD FIRE CAFE & BAR BOB’STEXASTBONE & Eat like a local! At Solstice, we believe in an authentic Gorge eating FROSTY’S LOUNGE experience and a fun place to build community. A place where the food is The best BBQ ribs in the gorge! Real purchased from farmers we know and respect and is prepared with love, wood barbecue, steaks, ribs, slow- care and creativity. A place to celebrate every day. roasted prime rib, chicken, seafood, - Wood fired pizza, veggies & s’mores soup and salad bar. Mouth-watering - Burger, salads, entrees and seasonal specials daily specials to fill any appetite. Full - Vegan & gluten free choices service lounge. Oregon Lottery. - 11 rotating craft beers & ciders on tap - Creative, culinary & classic cocktails Open daily 6 am to 10 pm - Lunch & dinner daily, happy hour specials, weekend brunch Family dining. Banquet facilities. - Kids play area & outdoor patio. Across from the Waterfront Park Catering available. Take I-84, Exit 109 The Waterfront, 501 Portway Avenue, Hood River Rufus, Oregon Mon-Fri 11am - 10pm, Sat-Sun 10am - 10pm 541.436.0800 • solsticewoodfirecafe.com 541.739.2559 Like us on Facebook
SAW TOOTH ROADHOUSE PACIFIC CREST DINING ROOM AT BONNEVILLE HOT SPRINGS Good food for good people. Come join us for a delicious assortment of fresh and locally-sourced foods The Saw Tooth Roadhouse is a unique venue located in the Upper Hood in the Pacific Crest Dining Room at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa. River Valley. We offer a surprising variety of menu options, which are sure Enjoy our local ingredients and seasonally changing menus that offer the to satisfy and delight. Our food is made from scratch daily and includes very best of the Pacific Northwest! During the summer months, join us on hot delicious sandwiches, a huge variety of pizzas, in-house smoked the patio for our Friday night Salmon Roast Buffet in June, July and August. entrees, fresh salads, soups and scrumptious desserts. We serve local Treat yourself to one of our four annual buffets’ for Easter, Mother’s Day, wines, ciders, and have 10 beers on tap with a full service bar. In the Thanksgiving or Christmas. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner; offer summer dine outside on our deck and lawn and listen to live music. a number of gluten-free and vegan meals and feature local sustainable Oregon lottery on site. Open daily 11am-9pm. All ages welcome. foods and wild foraged goods. Join us for a meal and taste the difference! We look forward to meeting you. “See you at the Roadhouse!” For more information or reservations, please call 509.427.9711 or toll free at 866.743.9720 or visit us online at www.bonnevilleresort.com. 4780 Highway 35, Mount Hood, OR 97031 (Exit next to the saw mill) 1252 East Cascade Drive, North Bonneville, WA 541.354.2511 509.427.9711 • 866.743.9720 sawtoothroadhouse.com bonnevilleresort.com
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 35 DINE
3 RIVERS GRILL RIVER DAZE CAFE Fine dining in an upscale yet relaxed We feature fresh baked, hand- atmosphere with spectacular views crafted food in our family-friendly of the Columbia River. Specializing café. Best known for our epic in Northwest cuisine, we use local sandwiches, we offer a variety of organic products whenever other homemade goodies including possible. Our wide menu offerings desserts, cookies, soft-pretzels, and is sure to satisfy any palate. Award our mouthwatering sourdough winning wine lists, local microbrews, English muffins. We focus on and full service bar. Dine inside or high-quality, organic and local on our deck and enjoy the view. ingredients (often from our own Breakfast, Lunch and special events. farm!). 601 Oak Street, Hood River 202 Cascade Ave, Ste D, Hood River Daily 11am - 10pm Serving breakfast & lunch daily 541.386.8883 • threeriversgrill.com 541.308.0246 • riverdazecafe.com
ZIM’S BRAU HAUS KRAMER’S MARKET European pub-style setting. Enjoy Featuring fresh soups Monday all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner. through Friday, daily lunch Food is made fresh, including specials, 1/2 pound hand formed our German dishes and daily burgers made fresh to order, RESTAURANT & PUB dinner specials: Mon. & Fri.-Steak; homemade pizza crust, dinner Tues.-Spaghetti and German specials Monday through Friday, Sausage plate; Wed.-Mexican; and so much more! Outdoor and indoor seating available. Thurs.- Chicken Fried Steak; Come out to Sat.-Prime Rib. Lottery, Pool, Darts, Drive out and see us today! Kramer’s Market for Foosball and Large Screen TVs. 121 Main Street, Dufur, OR 97021 Family dining until 8 p.m. some of the best home Mon.-Sat. 7 am to 7 pm 604 E. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR cooked food around. Sun. 9 am to 7 pm www.zimsbrauhaus.com 541.467.2455 541.296.2368
ROAD HOUSE GRILL AT ELK RIDGE GOLF COURSE APPLE VALLEY BBQ RESTAURANT & CATERING Welcome to the Road House Grill at Elk Ridge Golf Course! Enjoy gor- Cherry wood smoked Pulled Pork, Chicken, Ribs, Burgers, and fresh Salads. geous views, a warm and inviting atmosphere along with simple and Great selection of local Draft Beer, Wine, and Hard Cider. Daily dinner spe- savory food. Whether you’d like a quick snack during your golf game or cials including Smoked Prime Rib on Friday & Saturday. Great selection of an enjoyable evening with friends and family – you’ll find something for Fresh Baked Pies and other delectable creations by Sandi. We’re Happy to everyone. Sit on the patio and enjoy the warm summer days or cozy up cater your Wedding or Company Picnic. Check out our full menu and ca- to the fireplace during the winter. We invite you to join us for breakfast tering information on our website. Located in beautiful Parkdale, Oregon. and lunch seven days a week and dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 4956 Baseline Drive, Parkdale, OR 97041 evenings. For more information or to make a reservation, please call us at Open Wed-Sun 11am - 8pm 509.427.0127 or visit us on the web at www.elkridgegolfcourse.com. 541.352.3554 1 St. Martin’s Springs Road applevalleybbq.com Carson, Washington 888.710.0969 elkridgegolfcourse.com
36 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 STEAKHOUSE
EGG RIVER CAFE THE MESQUITERY STEAKHOUSE “BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS” - New York Times 04/06/2014 The only one real Steakhouse in The Gorge - locals’ favorite since 1988. Eggceptional Breakfast and Lunch open 6am-2pm every day. Extensive Casual and comfortable. Wide selection of Steaks, Seafood, Pastas, Poultry breakfast and lunch menu, kids and senior menus as well. Omelets made and more! Incredible specials! Open face kitchen - watch the chef grill with love! Pancakes made from scratch! Organic eggs and organic coffee. your meat over 100% mesquite wood. Grilled steaks, ribeyes, prime ribs, Espressos and Lattes. Gallery of eggs benedicts, skillets, waffles, crepes, mouth watering ribs and fresh seafood have no competition in town. burritos, many breakfast and lunch specialties! Soups, salads, sandwiches Choose your own side dishes: the only ones that you like and as many of and hamburgers. Friendly environment and quick service. Mt. Adams and them as you like! You are in charge of creating your own dinner. Large Columbia River Views! Full bar available with excellent mimosas, bloody portions and reasonable prices. Homemade desserts. Large patio open Marys and more! Reasonable prices and unreasonably wide selection of during the summer. Always fun and full of energy - adjoining The Shed Bar breakfast and lunch items! Easy parking. Wheelchair accessible. with very lucky Oregon Lottery. Wheelchair accessible. 1313 Oak Street, Hood River 1219 12th Street, Hood River Open daily 6am - 2pm The Mesquitery Restaurant 4:30pm - 9pm 541.386.1127 The Shed Bar 4:30pm - 11pm+ eggrivercafe.com 541.386.2002 • 541.387.4002 thebestinhoodriver.com
BETTE’S PLACE PIETRO’S PIZZA “The Friendliest Restaurant in Town—has been a Hood River landmark Pietro’s isn’t just for pizza, Pietro’s is fun for the whole family. We have party since 1975. Now featuring new menu items. With seating for 130, the packages for kids. We also offer corporate and non-pofit discounts. Besides restaurant can take large groups or tour busses with advanced reser- having the best pizza in The Gorge, we also have lunch specials Monday vations. Kid-friendly with special children’s menu. Take out menu and through Friday served from 11am to 2pm (only $7 each), a salad bar, pasta, delivery to downtown and school staff. Be sure to stop in for homemade sandwiches, icecream, dessert sticks, potato wedges & our party pizza. chowder or satisfy your sweet tooth and try our legendary cinnamon rolls Bring your friends and challenge them to games in the Gallery of Games. or Prize Winning Blue Ribbon pies. Win prizes, make memories. 416 Oak Street. Hood River, OR 97031 107 2nd Street, Hood River, OR 97031 Open daily 5:30am - 3pm 541.386.1606 541.386.1880 pietrosrestaurants.com bettesplace.com
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 37 DINE
CLOCK TOWER ALES WE 3COFFEE &DELI Located in the 2nd Wasco County Espresso . Smoothies . Milk Shakes Courthouse built in 1883 and home Baked Goods . Fresh Salads to the last public hanging in 1905. Tillamook Ice Cream . Deli Join us in Historic Downtown The Sandwiches . Home-made Soups Dalles, for fine pub grub, live enter- Deli Trays tainment and over 30 craft beers on 5 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday tap (cider, local wines and full bar 7:30 am to 4 pm, Saturday also). Sit out on the outside deck & and 7:30 am to 2 pm, Sunday enjoy! Corner of 5th & Court , Dufur, OR 311 Union St., The Dalles across from Dufur School Open 7 days a week at 11am 541.467.2330 ClockTowerAles.com 541.705.3590
DOUBLEBERRY SPOOKYS PIZZA FROZEN YOGURT Famous pizza, fresh salad, sandwiches, and ice-cold beverages. Healthy Yocream® Yogurt A game room, kids menu, Spooky’s 12 Luscious Flavors Coffee Company and lots of big Over 70 Toppings HD TVs! Swirl. Enjoy. Repeat. 3320 West 6th Street 400 Mt. Hood Street, Suite 300 The Dalles The Dalles, OR 541-296-0775 www.SpookysPizza.com June through August - 541.298.1300 Sun.-Thu. 11 am to 10 pm Fri.-Sat. 11 am to 11 pm www.doubleberryfrozenyogurt.com
Anglers restaurant & lounge
IXTAPA FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT ANGLERS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Authentic, fresh, Mexican food and full bar. Proudly serving the Gorge for Comfort food and drink is served here alongside spectacular views over 11 years! Daily lunch and dinner specials. Large selection of Mexican of Mt. Hood and Pine Hollow Reservoir. Steak, seafood, pasta, pizza specialties including Fresh Seafood and Vegetarian entries. Full bar with and nightly specials keep the crowds happy, and lunch boxes flavored Margaritas. Take out and catering available. to go are available for fishermen. Anglers — homestyle food and Open Sun-Thurs., 11am-9:30 pm. Fri. and Sat. 11am-10:30 pm. Three Locations to serve you. great a Western bar experience. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. • THE DALLES, 810 Cherry Heights, 541.298.1265 • HOOD RIVER, 2920 W. Cascade Ave. Suite #104, 541.386.1168 34 North Mariposa Drive, #A • Tygh Valley, Oregon 97063 • HERMISTON, 115 E. Oregon St., 541.564.0320 Open 7 days a week. www.ixtapadelgorge.com www.anglersrestaurantandlounge.org 541.544.2299
38 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 CASCADE LOCKS ALE HOUSE MOMMA JANE’S Best BEER in the Locks!! Local PANCAKE HOUSE microbrews on tap, pizza, burgers, “Best brunch spot in The Dalles.” soups and sandwiches. Family Omelets, French Toast, Scrambles friendly atmosphere with back-patio and a big lunch menu. “Service dining. Take home a jar of our is quick, friendly and prices are world-famous horseradish! very reasonable.” 500 WaNaPa St., Cascade Locks Breakfast & Lunch. Family dining. Sun-Mon, Wed-Thur 11am-9pm Open Daily 6 am - 2 pm Fri-Sat 11am-11pm Family owned and operated. Tues Closed 541.374.9310 900 West 6th Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 541.296-6611
BIG HORSE BREW PUB CASAELMIRADOR Come and dine in Hood River’s Featuring the largest selection Original Brewpub overlooking the of Mexican food in the Gorge! Columbia River. Brewery on site Authentic Mexican favorites, fresh serving exceptional house made ingredients, seafood delicacies, beers. Wine and handcrafted combination platters, and daily cocktails available. Full menu for CasaElMirador specials for a Fiesta of Flavors! We lunch and dinner. Dine inside or out strive to provide warm, attentive and friendly service to you and your and soak up the view. Open Daily. guests every time you visit. Inquire Big Horse Brew Pub/Horsefeathers about our catering services for any 115 W. State Street, Hood River special occaion or event. Take out 541.386.4411 and gift cards available, too. bighorsebrewpub.com 1424 W. 2nd St., The Dalles, OR www.casaelmirador.com 541.298.7388
PINT SHACK BRIAN’S POURHOUSE A laid back sunny atmosphere Located in downtown Hood River, where Hood River and Baja collide. Brian’s has been a locals favorite for Head in for a fun vibe and enjoy 16 years. A farm to table restaurant local craft beers, ciders, wines, with casual fine dinning and the spirits, food, music as well as some best burger in the gorge, Brian’s great tequilas and margaritas! offers something for everyone. Local and international wines, 105 4th Street, Hood River cocktails and local brews. 541.387.7600 pintshack.com 606 Oak Street, Hood River Lunch daily 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner nightly 5pm - 11:30pm 541.387.4344 brianspourhouse.com
TAQUERIA LOS AMIGOS Jump out of your shell and into one of our fresh, handmade tortillas on Sundays! Great selection of Mexican food. Locally recognized for the For more great restaurants, “crazy” burrito. Catering & take-out services available. Family owned and run for 12 years. Visit us and find out why it’s crazy! view the dine and drink listings 3409 Odell Highway, Odell, OR Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat 9am - 9pm Wed 9am - 3pm, Sun 8am - 7pm 541.354.1944 starting on page 42
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 39 CATHEDRAL RIDGE WINERY THE GORGE WHITE HOUSE Oregon winery of the year 2007. Enjoy house made wines and hard “Award winning wines... ciders, local wine tasting, regional Amazing views...” craft beers, local and u-pick fruit, local art, gifts and more! Savor a Visit us at our boutique winery gourmet lunch from our farm fresh for exquizite handcrafted wines, food cart while taking in stellar knowledgable staff, and double mountain views. beautiful grounds. 2265 Highway 35, Hood River 4200 Post Canyon Drive (4 miles south of town) Hood River, OR 97031 Open daily, 10 - 7, June-Sept Open daily 11am - 6pm Fri-Mon, 10 - 7, April, May, Oct 541.386.2882 541.386.2828 cathedralridgewinery.com thegorgewhitehouse.com
CERULEAN HOOD RIVER VINEYARDS Family-owned winery. Handcrafted At the Gorge’s oldest winery, we old-world style wines — perfect specialize in wines made on-site for pairing with food and sharing from fruit grown in our local vine- with friends and family. Relax in our yards and orchards. We have a fine tasting room in downtown Hood selection of whites, reds, hard ciders River or sit outside by the fountain. and our very special ports and Organic estate vineyards. Columbia sherry. Come visit our sunny hillside Gorge AVA. winery! 304 Oak Street, Hood River 4693 Westwood Drive, Hood River Open Wed-Sun 12pm - 6pm Open daily 11am - 5pm (Winter: Sat-Sun Only) Thurs-Mon 11am - 5pm (until 6/1) ceruleanwine.com 541.386.3772 541.490.4905 hoodrivervineyardsandwinery.com
The
Lounge Stellar Tea Steeped in the Gorge
JUMPIN’ JAX JAVA GOOD MEDICINE 651 NW WaNaPa Street TEA LOUNGE Cascade Locks • 541.374.5420 1029 May Street, Hood River 541.436.2540 SIP fb.com/jumpinjaxjava goodmedicinetea.com 40 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 DRINK
MARSHAL’S WINERY NAKED WINERY Marshal’s winery is a small, but At Naked Winery, “We aim to Tease®!” growing Mom and Pop operation Set the mood for fun and romance with 24 wines to choose from that with premium wines, exotic brands can satisfy everyone’s tasting pleasure. and provocative back labels that Varieties exclusive only to Marshal’s are just a bit risqué. Join us in our Vineyard round out a menu of great downtown Hood River Tasting wine, atmosphere, and fresh local Room on 2nd and Cascade as we treats. Barrel tastings, craft items and get Naked daily! always friendly folk can be found here. 102 Second Street, Hood River Stop by and we’ll celebrate! 10am - 7pm, later on weekends 150 Oak Creek Road, Dallesport 541.386.3700 Open daily 9am - 6pm nakedwinery.com marshalswinery.com 509.767.4633
MARYHILL WINERY SPRINGHOUSE CELLAR & AMPHITHEATER Drink...Rinse...Repeat. Join us among the vines along the At Springhouse we embrace the Columbia River, with adjacent 4,000-seat spirit of the Gorge, producing ten outdoor amphitheater & free live music hand-crafted wines in the cellar of (May-Sept) on the terrace. Producing our downtown winery and serving nearly 40 different wines & claiming them on-tap in our rustic 20’s era more than 2,000 awards since 2001. tasting room. Award-winning 2014 Summer Concert Series: European style wines in an old- Styx and Foreigner - Aug. 2 world style bottle from the most Frampton’s Guitar Circus featuring unique winery in the Northwest. Peter Frampton & Buddy Guy - Aug. 23 Best of Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson - Sept. 13 13 Railroad Avenue, Hood River (1st & Cascade Street) 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, WA Open 10am-6pm Daily 541.308.0700 maryhillwinery.com 877-MARYHILL springhousecellar.com
411 Oak Street 411 Oak Street 411Hood Oak River Street 411541-386-4502Hood Oak River Street 541-386-4502Hood River 411541-386-4502Hood Oak River Street Named411541-386-4502Hood one Oak ofRiver Street 'America's Named541-386-4502 one of 'America's Namedtop 10Hood one coffeehouses' ofRiver 'America's CAFÉ & ROASTERY HoodHOOD toTO HILLS Hills Namedtop541-386-4502 10by one USAcoffeehouses' of Today 'America's DOPPIO COFFEE top 10by USAcoffeehouses' Today 1412 13th St. & 1235 State St. 3665 Atkinson Drive, Odell Namedtop 10by one USAcoffeehouses' of Today 'America's 310 Oak Street, Hood River 541.386.3165 • 541.436.0016 (next to the Odell Post Office) Namedtop 10by one USAcoffeehouses' of Today 'America's 541.386.3000 10speedcoffee.com 541.402.4449 top 10by USAcoffeehouses' Today doppiohoodriver.com by USA Today
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 41 DINE DINE
OREGON Egg River Cafe Knead Bakery Solstice Wood Fire Cafe 1313 Oak Street 102 5th Street 501 Portway Avenue Hood River 541-386-1127 541.436-2866 541.436.0800 6am-2pm every day kneadhoodriver.com solsticewoodfirecafe.com Bette’s Place eggrivercafe.com Open Daily 5:30-3pm Logsdon Farmhouse Ales Twin Peaks 416 Oak Street El Puerto de Angeles III 4785 Booth Hill Road Drive-In Restaurant 541-386-1880 Authentic Jalisco Cuisine 541 399 4659 1734,Tucker Road bettesplace.com Happy Hour 2pm-5pm farmhousebeer.com (541) 386-4460 1306 12th Street Big Horse Brew Pub/ 541-308-0005 The Mesquitery Odell Horsefeathers Restaurant 115 W. State Street Full Sail Brew Pub 4:30pm-9pm Hood to Hills 541-386-4411 Northwest Inspired Seasonal The Shed Bar Espresso & Smoothies Menu bighorsebrewpub.com 4:30pm -11pm+ 3665 Atkinson Drive 506 Columbia Street 1219 12th Street Next to the Post Office 541-386-2247 Boda’s Kitchen 541-386-2002 541-387-4002 541-402-4449 fullsailbrewing.com Gourmet Deli and Market thebestinhoodriver.com 404 Oak Street Michoacan Sports Grill (541) 386-9876 Good Medicine Tea Nora’s Table Traditional Mexican Food bodaskitchen.com Lounge 110 Fifth Street 3405 Odell Hwy 1029 May Street 541-387-4000 (541) 354-2900 Brian’s Pourhouse 541-436-2540 norastable.com michogrill.com 606 Oak Street goodmedicinetea.com Find us on facebook Michoacan 541-387-4344 Pietros Pizza Sports Grill brianspourhouse.com Grace Su’s China Gorge & Gallery of Games 2680 Old Columbia River Drive 107 2nd Street Taqueria Los Amigos 541-386-5331 Charburger 541-386-1606 Home of the Crazy Burrito chinagorge.com 4100 State Frontage Road pietrosrestaurants.com 3409 Odell Highway 541-386-3101 541-354-1944 charburgercountry.com Heights Ice Cream Pint Shack 1216 13th Street 105 4th Street 541-386-4876 Mt. Hood The Crazy Pepper 541-387-7600 103 4th Street pintshack.com Saw Tooth Roadhouse 541-387-2454 Hood River Bagel 4780 Highway 35 thecrazypeppercantina.com Breakfast-Lunch Casual Dining River Daze Cafe 541-354-2511 13 Oak Street 202 Cascade Avenue, Suite D sawtoothroadhouse.com Dairy Queen 541-386-2123 541.308.0246 Fan Food not Fast Food hoodriverbagel.com 2525 Cascade Ave. riverdazecafe.com Parkdale Open Daily 9am-10pm 541-387-2020 Hood River Taqueria Riverside at the Apple Valley BBQ 1210 13th Street Hood River Inn 4956 Baseline Drive Dog River Coffee 541-387-3300 541-352-3554 hoodrivertaqueria.com Exit 64 off I-84 applevalleybbq.com 411 Oak Street 541-386-4410 541-386-4502 riversidehoodriver.com dogrivercoffee.net Ixtapa Solera Brewery Family Mexican 4950 Baseline Drive Drifty’s Coffee Shop 2920 W Cascade Ave #4 Romul’s 541-352-5500 solerabrewery.com Coffee House 541-386-1168 Family Italian Dining 108 Highway 35 ixtapadelgorge.com 315 Oak Street 541-436-0026 541-436-4444 “Like” us on Facebook Romuls.com
42 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 The Dalles Rufus North Bonneville Wy’East Vineyards Award winning & estate grown Casa El Mirador Bob’s Texas T-Bone & Pacific Crest Dining Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Char- Family Mexican Frosty’s Lounge Room at Bonneville Hot donnay 1424 W 2nd 3189 Hwy 35 Steak House & Family Dining 541-298-7388 Springs 541-386-1277 Take I-84 Exit 109 casaelmirador.com 1252 East Cascade Drive wyeastvineyards.com 541-739-2559 509-427-9711 “Like” us on Facebook bonnevilleresort.com Clocktower Ales WASHINGTON Restaurant & Pub 311 Union St Dufur OREGON Dallesport 541-705-3590 clocktowerales.com Kramer’s Market Hood River Marshal’s Winery Deli Dairy Queen 24 Wines to choose from 121 Main Street Fan Food not Fast Food Cathedral Ridge Winery 150 Oak Creek Road 541-467-2455 403 Cherry Heights Rd 4200 Post Canyon Drive Open Daily 9-6pm Open Daily Open Daily 11-6pm 509-767-4633 (541) 296-8411 WE3 Coffe & Deli 541-386-2882 marshalswinery.com Coffe & Deli cathedralridgewinery.com DoubleBerry Yogurt Corner of 5th & Court Yogurt 541-467-2330 Cerulean Goldendale 400 Mt. Hood St. Suite 300 Family-owned winery 541-296-0775 Tygh Valley 304 Oak Street Maryhill Winery doubleberryfrozenyogurt.com 541-490-4905 Winery ceruleanwine.com 9774 Hwy 14 Angler’s Restaurant 877-MARYHILL Ixtapa & Lounge maryhillwinery.com Family Mexican Steak House & Family Dining The Gorge White House 810 Cherry Heights 34 N Mariposa Drive #A Wines and Hard Ciders 541-298-1168 541-544-2299 2265 Highway 35 Wishram ixtapadelgorge.com anglersrestaurantandlounge.org (4 miles south of town) 541-386-2828 Jacob Williams Winery Momma Janes thegorgewhitehouse.com Tasting Room Pancake House Cascade Locks 3 Avery Rd Hood River Vineyards (Avery Park on Hwy 14) Pancake House Cascade Locks Ale House 900 West 6th St The Gorge’s Oldest Winery Open 10-6 Daily Pub & Restaurant 541-296-6611 4693 Westwood Drive TR: 541.645.0462 M: 500 SW WaNaPa St 541-386-3772 360.600.2538, cascadelocksalehouse.com JacobWilliamsWinery.com Spooky’s hoodrivervineyards.com Pizza — Sandwiches Jumpin Jax Java 3320 W. 6th St. Naked Winery Coffee, espresso, snacks 541-298-1300 “We aim to Tease” 651 NW WaNaPa St. spookyspizza.com 102 Second Street 541-374-5420 10-7pm, later on weekends Open daily Zims Brau Haus 541-386-3700 nakedwinery.com Restaurant & Pub 604 E 2nd St WASHINGTON 541-296-2368 Phelps Creek Vineyards Carson 1850 Country Club Road 541-386-2607 Hermiston Road House Grill at Elk phelpscreekvineyards.com Ixtapa Ridge Golf Course 1 St. Martin’s Springs Road Springhouse Cellar Family Mexican 888-710-0969 European Style Wines 115 E Oregon St. elkridgegolfcourse.com 13 Railroad Ave (1st & Cascade) 541-564-0320 Open Daily noon -6pm ixtapadelgorge.com 541-308-0700 springhousecellar.com
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 43 Dufur Small town, Big skies!
Flowers, grass lawns and a running stream make the Dufur RV Park a relaxing place. 26 spaces with full hookups & WIFI City Park with swimming pool (sum- mer season). Grocery store, Laundromat & Restaurants all near by. Open year round.
Espresso . Smoothies . Milk Shakes . Baked Goods . Fresh Salads . Tillamook Ice Cream . Deli Sandwiches . Home-made Soups . Deli Trays
541-467-2330 Come out to Kramer’s Market and HOURS: 5 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm, Saturday and 7:30 am to 2 pm, Sunday try some of the best home cooked food around. Featuring fresh soups Monday through Friday, daily lunch specials, 1/2 pound hand formed burgers made fresh to order, homemade pizza crust, dinner specials Monday through Friday, and so much more! Outdoor and indoor seating available. Drive out and see us today! 121 Main Street, Dufur, OR 97021 Mon - Sat 7 AM to 7 PM and Sun 9 AM to 6 PM Corner of 5th & Court Across from Dufur School 541-467-2455
44 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 EVENTSMix spectacular scenery, unique events, and talented and committed musicians, artists, historians and organizers for a blend of fun and rewarding things to do. EVENTS EVENTS
JUNE - OCTOBER MAY 17 - 18 JUNE 3-28 JUNE 22 The Dalles Farmers Market, Wine and Pear Festival at Invitational “Farm Animals,” fea- Tour de Hood Cycling, tourdeho- Saturdays, The Dalles City Park, WAAAM, Hood River, noon - 5 turing artists Lettie Young, Kelsey odride.com 541-980-4466 p.m., wineandpearfest.com Dobo, Diana McElheran, Linda Swindle and Kay Skov, opening reception June 5, 5-7 p.m., The Dalles Art Center, The Dalles, JUNE 26-28 MAY 1-31 MAY 24-26 thedallesartcenter.org Cascade Locks Sternwheeler Viva Los Artistas, opening recep- Memorial Day weekend winery Days, including Mountain Man tion May 1, 5-7 p.m., The Dalles open house, gorgewine.com Rendezvous, Thunder Island; Art Center, The Dalles, JUNE 14 parade: June 27, 11am; arts and thedallesartcenter.org Summer Concert in the Park, crafts, music in the park MAY 30 - JUNE 1 Daubenspeck Park, Bingen Fiddlin’ Under the Stars Blue MAY 17 Grass Festival, Goldendale JUNE 28 Fourth annual Compassion Tea, JUNE 14-15 Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour fundraiser for Relay for Life, 541- Spring Fest, Bingen Glenwood Rodeo 298-1602 JUNE 20-21 Gorge Blues and Brews Festival, Skamania County Fairgrounds
Keep in touch with life in the Gorge…all year long Subscribe to the area’s premier lifestyle magazine
Art HAppens Here IntO tHe WIld HIstOrIc HIgHWAy from bean to brew making traCks port-style wine the Open studio tour the essence of Art A ride like no Other Coffee roasters rising snowshoe Here, now it's what’s for Dessert SPRING 2014 thegorgemagazine.com WINTER 2014 thegorgemagazine.com
a complete guide to weddings in the columbia gorge 2014 wedding booklet see insert page 56
the tilly Jane Cabin on mount Hood
the deschutes sunshine mill AbrAz o style Farm to table Canoe journey rIP CaSwell Fly-Fishing secrets more than a Winery Fashion With a mission CS as bring Food Home renewing native tradition Sculptor Seeks the Soul Located on over 7 acres overlooking the Columbia River FALL 2013 thegorgemagazine.com FALL SUMMER 2013 thegorgemagazine.com 57 Rooms to choose from (river views, kitchen suites) Outdoor event site available. Pets welcome!
Look inside for the gorge winery+ brewery guide a special advertising booklet
Call (541) 399-6333 to start your subscription Visit our complimentary online editions at: http://issuu.com/thegorgemagazine 4070 Westcliff Dr., Hood River, OR • 541.386.2992 • vagabondlodge.com
46 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014
TGMVisitorsGuide2014.indd 1 5/6/14 10:05 PM JUNE 28-29 JULY 4 JULY 12-13 JULY 19-20 Gorge Windfest, Hood River White Salmon Fourth of July Kiteboarding for Cancer, North Hood River Lavender 10th An- Event Site, demos of latest wind- Parade and Summer Concert in America’s largest amateur kite- nual Lavender Daze Festival, surfing and stand up paddle- the Park boarding event, athletes4cancer. 10am-5pm, u-pick lavender, ven- dors, live music, 3801 Straight boarding gear, free clinics, music, org Hill Road, Hood River. 1-888-LAV- games, food, activities. JULY 11-12 FARM, lavenderfarms.net WAAAM Traffic Jam Car Show & JULY 12-20 JULY 1-31 Swap Meet. waaamuseum.org Fort Dalles Days, The Dalles JULY 23-26 Dennis MacGregor, opening Hood River County Fair, Hood reception, July 3, 5-7 p.m., The JULY 11-13 JULY 12 - AUGUST 23 River County Fairgrounds, 3020 Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth Wy’east Rd., Odell, 541-354-2965, St., The Dalles, thedallesartcen- Laser Masters North American FREE Movies in the Park, Sat- hoodriverfair.org ter.org Championship, Columbia Gorge urdays at dusk, family-friendly Racing Association, cgra.org movies, Jackson Park, Hood JULY 25-27 JULY 4 River, hrcommunityed.org JULY 12 Bridge of the Gods Kiteboarding Fort Dalles Fourth parade, festi- JULY 17-29 Festival, Stevenson Waterfront, val and fireworks, The Dalles Jammin’ July Streetfest, part of Stevenson, WA, botgkitefest.com Fort Dalles Days, The Dalles Fort Dalles Rough & Wild Pro Hood River Fourth of July Parade, Rodeo, The Dalles, 800-255-3385, 10 a.m., on the Heights, Jackson Trout Lake Festival of the Arts, 541-980-3967, thefortdallesro- JULY 26 Park activities 2310 Highway 141 deo.com Nights in White Salmon Art & Wine Fusion Odell parade, 4 p.m., form at WAAAM Traffic Jam car show, 8 JULY 19-20 Mid-Valley School (3:30 p.m.) a.m., WAAAM (Western Antique AUGUST 1-31 Aeroplane and Automobile Mu- Cherry Celebration, 541-386- Gorge Artists Create open juried Husum Micro-Marathon and seum), 1600 Air Museum Road 7697, hoodriverfruitloop.com show, opening reception Aug. 7, Fourth of July Parade off Tucker Road, Hood River, 541- 5-7 p.m., The Dalles Art Center, 308-1600, waaamuseum.org The Dalles, thedallesartcenter.org
2014 July 11th — July 20th, 2014 • Jammin July Street Fest July 12th • Fort Dalles Days NPRA Pro Rodeo July 17-19 • Fort Dalles Family Fun Day July 19 • Music • Food • Concerts • Historic Re-Enactments • Historic Museum Open Houses Chili JULY 11 For a full list of events, visit: www.FortDallesDays.com Cookoff! PHOTO BY LINDSEYWYLIE.COM Meet our 2014 sponsors:
First Community Credit Union, NW Natural Gas, A Kidz Dental Zone, Optimist Printers, Spooky’s, Big Jim’s, Keilman Dental, Crestline Construction and Oregon Vetarans Home
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 47 EVENTS
AUGUST 1-31 AUGUST 9 AUGUST 21-24 Art of the Wild — celebrating Double Damned, Hood River Klickitat County Fair, Golden- 50 years of the Wilderness Yacht Club, Cascade Locks to dale, WA Act, Columbia Center for the The Dalles, cgra.org Arts, Hood River AUGUST 23 AUGUST 14-17 Art on Wheels Car Show and AUGUST 7-28 Summer Concert in the Park, Wasco County Fair and Tygh White Salmon, WA of the Gorge Families in the Park, Jackson Valley Rodeo, fairgrounds, Park, Hood River, 6 p.m. - 9 Tygh Valley, 541-296-5644, p.m., Thursdays wascocountyfairandrodeo.com AUGUST 23 Bigfoot Bash and Bounty, WASHINGTON Home Valley Park, Home Val- AUGUST 2-3 AUGUST 16 ley, Wash. Stevenson Van Gogh Days, 9 a.m.-6 King of the Hook, Hood Farmers’ Market p.m., Rasmussen Farms, 3020 River, windsurfing competi- AUG. 30 - SEPT. 1 Thomsen Rd., Hood River, tion, all ages, all abilities, 800-548-2243, rasmussen- gorgewindsurfing.org Labor Day weekend wineries White Salmon open house, columbiago- farms.com Farmers’ Market rgewine.com AUGUST 8-10 AUGUST 16-17 Trout Lake SEPTEMBER 1 Cruise the Gorge/Show in Saturday Market Summer Fruit Celebration, 72nd annual Roy Webster the Shade, 541-296-6710, 541-386-7696, Cross Channel Swim, 5 a.m., Goldendale cruisethegorge.org hoodriverfruitloop.com Hood River Visitor Center, http://hoodriver.org/events- Farmers’ Market AUGUST 9-10 AUGUST 19 festivals Dufur Threshing Bee, Dufur Wild Woman Marathon, Trout Lake, Washington
OREGON
Hood River Farmers’ Market Hood River Saturday Market Mercado del Valle (Odell) Mosier Farmers’ Market The Dalles Farmers’ Market Sherman County Farmers’ Market
gorgegrown.com
48 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 SEPTEMBER 2-27 Geri Pam Nichols, Andy Nichols, Ryan Beard, opening reception, Sept. 4, 5-7 p.m., The Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St., The Murray Dalles, thedallesartcenter.org Broker 10th Annual Oregon/Washington Lavender Daze Festival www.gorgewinds.com SEPTEMBER 4 [email protected] Kiwanis Steak Feed, Sorosis Park, The Dalles Sat. & Sun. July 19-20, 2014 10am-5pm Loyalty - Respect - Results
Free Admission • U-pick Lavender 541-806-0372 SEPTEMBER 5-7 Gift Shop • Vendors • Live Music & more 541-386-9000 Huckleberry Festival, Bingen 3801 Straight Hill Road • Hood River 212 4th Street 888-LAV-FARM • HoodRiverLavender.com Hood River, OR 97031 SEPTEMBER 5-13 Cycle Oregon (Sept. 6 The Dalles, Sept. 7 Visit SKAMANIA COUNTY, WA … Glenwood, Sept. 8 Dufur, Sept 9 Tygh Valley, Columbia River Gorge Sept. 10-11 Madras, Sept. 12 Tygh Valley, National Scenic Area, Sept. 13 The Dalles), cycleoregon.com Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount St. Helens SEPTEMBER 6-7 National Volcanic Monument AND Salsa Sizzle, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Rasmussen Farms, 3020 Thomsen Rd., Hood River, 800-548- Official 2243, rasmussenfarms.com Sasquatch Refuge!
Skamania County Chamber of Commerce SEPTEMBER 6-7 167 NW Second Street ~ (Highway 14), Stevenson, WA 509Ǧ427Ǧ8911 ~ 800Ǧ989Ǧ9178 Hood River Fly-In, WAAAM (Western Antique www.skamania.org ~ facebook.com/skamania.chamber Aeroplane and Automobile Museum), 1600 Air Museum Road off Tucker Road, Hood River, 541-308-1600, waaamuseum.org Starlight Viewing Deck SEPTEMBER 7-8 Authentic Barlow Trail Rendezvous Days, Wamic, 541- Paddlewheel 328-6492
SEPTEMBER 13-14 Mosier 100 Year Celebration, 9 a.m.-noon, Mosier, mosiercommunity.com
SEPTEMBER 20 International Model A Day, 9 a.m., WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane and Automo- bile Museum), 1600 Air Museum Road off Tucker Road, Hood River, 541-308-1600, waaamuseum.org
SEPTEMBER 20-21 Pear Celebration, 541-386-7697, hoodriver- Onboard Galley Freshly Prepared Food fruitloop.com Captain’s Let’s Celebrate SEPTEMBER 21 Wheelhouse Brunch - Dinner - Sightseeing - Landmarks Gorge Kids Triathalon, fb.com/gorgekidstri Celebrating Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler 20years www.portlandspirit.com 1-800-224-3901 Portland Spirit Cruises & Events
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 49 EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 27 OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER 31 DECEMBER 4 Hood River Hops Fest, noon- Business After Hours and Recir- Downtown The Dalles Trick of Holiday Show, opening recep- 9 p.m., hoodriverhopsfest. culation Art Sale, 5-7 p.m., The Treat for kids, 3-5 p.m. tion Dec. 4, 5-7 p.m., The Dalles Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth Art Center, 220 E. Fourth St., The blogspot.com Dalles, thedallesartcenter.org St., The Dalles, thedallesartcen- Safe Halloween, 5 p.m., down- ter.org OCTOBER 1-31 town Hood River DECEMBER 5 Andrew Pate, Dan Noble and OCTOBER 17-19 Hood River Holidays Kick-Off Elsie Petrequin-Noble, opening NOVEMBER 1 Celebration, 6 p.m., downtown reception Oct. 2, 5-7 p.m., The Hood River valley Harvest Annual The Dalles Art Associa- Hood River Dalles Art Center, 220 E. Fourth Festival, 1 p.m., Event Site, Hood tion art auction, The Dalles Civic St., The Dalles, thedallesartcen- River, http://hoodriver.org, 541- Auditorium DECEMBER 5-6 ter.org 386-2000 Festival of the Trees live auction NOVEMBER 11 Friday, community day Saturday, OCT. 1 - NOV. 11 OCTOBER 18-19 Veterans Day Parade, The Dalles The Dalles Civic Auditorium Parade Route Pumpkin Funland, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Gorge Fruit and Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hood River County Rasmussen Farms, 3020 Thom- DECEMBER 6 Fairgrounds near Odell, 541- sen Rd., Hood River, 800-548- 354-2865, hoodriverfair.org I’m Dreaming of a White Salmon 2243, rasmussenfarms.com NOVEMBER 27 Holiday Festival Annual Thanksgiving Commu- OCTOBER 25-26 nity Dinner, St. Mary’s Academy, OCTOBER 4-5 TheDalles DECEMBER 13 Heirloom Apple Celebration, Draper Girls Country Farm Dufur Hometown Christmas, 541-386-7697, hoodriverfruit- Oktoberfest Celebration, noon 541-467-2205 loop.com NOVEMBER 28 to 5pm, 6200 Highway 25, Mt. Hood/Parkdale, 541.490.8113, Starlight Parade, The Dalles parade route DECEMBER 13-14 drapergirlscountryfarm.com OCTOBER 26 Last Chance Holiday Bazaar, 10 Columbia Gorge Marathon, a.m., Hood River County Fair- columbiagorgemarathon.com grounds, 3020 Wy’east Rd., Odell
Relax and stay in our Country Cottage on 40 acres of farmland or simply visit our farmstand. U-PICK or Shop: Fruits • Veggies • Jams Ciders • Crafts AND MORE!
6200 Highway 35 • Mt. Hood, Parkdale • 541.490.8113 • drapergirlscountryfarm.com
50 COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE VISITOR’S GUIDE 2014 Jeffrey Sacre Mike Ellsworth Steve Wolf Sr. Mortgage Specialist Sr. Mortgage Specialist Sr. Mortgage Specialist NMLS-140302, MLO-140302 NMLS-114033, MLO-114033 NMLS-114305, MLO-114305 541.806.1556 Cell 541.490.2832 Cell 541.490.2897 Cell
Call Our Office Today!
541.436.2662 This is not a commitment to lend. Consumer loan license directorsmortgage.net NMLS-3240, CL-3240.
Whos Who Sept.2013 .indd 1 4/24/2014 2:42:26 PM