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Small Beer Towns with Big Taps: 8 Craft-Centric Bases Near Great Trails

These West Coast small towns have walkable cores, trailheads minutes away, and... The post Small Beer Towns with Big Taps: 8 ...
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Hood River Winter Pridefest returns for second year bringing drag and events to the Gorge

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following its inaugural year in 2024, the 2nd annual Hood River Winter Pridefest has a packed schedule of fun events coming to the Columbia River Gorge town this weekend. Visit ...
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These Are America's Most Charming River Towns That Blend Small-Town Charm With Stunning Scenery

Walks along the riverfront, gorgeous natural scenery, and charming places to stay and eat are waiting for visitors who go to ...
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Amtrak-Weekendables: 7 West Coast Trips You Can Do Without a Car

The West Coast is secretly built for train escapes. Roll in with a weekender bag, step into a walkable district, and use...
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Lonely Planet names Portland-area attractions among top travel destinations in 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A regional favorite has made it on Lonely Planet’s updated list of best places for travel in 2025, but this should come as no surprise to locals. Mount Hood and the Columbia ...
Oregonian

How to see Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, two world-class destinations: Peak Northwest podcast

Oregonians are no doubt familiar with Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, two of the state’s most popular places to hike, swim, ski and explore, but the two spots are now getting more attention ...
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‘Maybe one of the best wildflower hikes in the gorge’: Why Dalles Mountain Ranch deserves more attention

In a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, host Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna discuss a less-frequented destination east of the Columbia River Gorge‘s popular wildflower corridor. “I do want ...