Bonneville Fish Hatchery

Built in 1909, the Bonneville Fish Hatchery located along the Columbia River Gorge is great place for family fun. A short drive to the hatchery can fill up an entire hot summers day with nature, fun and family bonding. Read about one families take from their trip to...

National Forest Recreation ePass Online

Great news, just go to discovernw.org and you can purchase and print your National Forest Recreation Pass from the convenience of your own home. All you need is the date and vehicle to be driven for your trip. Read more details below.After buying an...

Download Columbia River Gorge Book

Interested in learning all you can about the Columbia River Gorge. Get the Moon Spotlight Columbia River Gorge Book for FREE, download PDF link here. Read a description of what this book has to offer below.Moon Spotlight Columbia River Gorge is a 60-page compact...

Hood River Valley in April

The apple, pear and cherry orchards of the Hood River Valley spread beneath the northern slope of 11,245-foot Mount Hood. (Photo by Barb Gonzalez)Hood River Valley is a must see, and April is a fantastic time to see it. This is a great place to get fresh grown fruit,...

Water’s Edge Fitness Festival

Water’s Edge Fitness FestivalWater’s Edge Fitness Festival starts Saturday morning, May 3rd. Competitors will take a 5K run, 30K bike and then a 5K run duath-lon through the Columbia River Gorge, for some fun fitness in a beautiful friendly environment....

Columbia Gorge Fiber Festival

Dicentra Designs – Photo Courtesy of Lesa HannersFriday, April 18th at 4pm through Sunday April 20th is the Columbia Gorge Fiber Festival. Hundreds of fiber enthusiast will be heading to Best Western Hood River Inn for the 4th Annual Showing. Read details below.The...