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Hood River Valley 26 wineries, 40 miles and 14,000 years (give or take) have created the stunning Columbia Gorge Wine Appellation. |
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A World of Wine The Columbia River Gorge 
Every once every 14,000 years or so, a convergence of land, water, weather and elevation combine to create an imperfectly perfect place to grow the ambrosia of the ages: grapes. A grand plethora of these sweet, rich, bitter, subtle gems grow in the Columbia River Gorge. Harvested from the Cascade mountains to the eastern desert of Oregon, the grapes are then distilled into vintages as vast and diverse as the landscape from which they spring. The good news about all this is that the Columbia Gorge Wine Growers have created a map that will guide you through the 40 miles of vineyards that host travelers, tasters, testers, connoisseurs and casual explorers. Read More.Photo courtesy of Columbia Gorge Wine Region.
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Lavender Daze Festival
Hood River Lavender Farms
July 16-17
Celebrate this storied and versatile herb with u-pick lavender, live music, bbq, crafts, children's activities and more - all in the shadow of magnificent Mt. Hood. Enjoy wines from Cathedral Ridge Winery, as well as good old-fashioned summer barbecue from Charburger Country, authentic fajitas from Palillos Especial's and lavender gelato from Doppio Coffee. Link to event website Fruit Loop Cherry Celebration Hood River, July 16-17 The Hood River Cherry Celebration is a unique adventure with activities for the entire family. Farms offer many varieties of fresh-picked and u-pick cherries, wines, lavender, jams and other cherry treats. Many farms feature picnic areas. Post your own event/s on the Oregon Lakes & Rivers website. It's free!
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On Mt. HoodA Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak 
By Jon Bell On Mount Hood is a contemporary, first-person narrative biography of Oregon's greatest mountain, featuring stories full of adventure and tragedy, history and geology, people and places, trivia and lore. Sasquatch Books: $22.95.
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Day Trips From Portland 
By Kim Cooper Findling Your guide to hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover. This book is rich with tips on where to eat, shop and stop in dozens of cities within a two- to three-hour drive from Portland. Don't miss a thing, including world-class wineries, art galleries, historical sites, recreation destinations and restaurants. $14.95.
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Storming Mt. Hood  Mt. Hood is the second most climbed mountain in the world, with an estimated 10,000 people attempting its summit every year. Elevation: 11,239 above sea level. The first most climbed? Mt. Fuji in Japan. Fuji - at 12,388 feet - beckons 200,000 clmbers each year.
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