All Posts by Kelsey Samsel

Doppio Coffee is a shop in Hood River, Oregon that serves soup, salads, sandwiches, and coffee and it’s located on the main street downtown.

The hike to Munra Point is challenging and not for the faint of heart. The best access point for this trail is at the Wahclella Falls parking lot.

If you want a unique view of Mt. Hood, head to Owl Point in the Mt. Hood National Forest. What was once an overgrown trail, is now a short, worthwhile hike.

Elk Meadows Trailhead in the Mt. Hood National Forest will give you access to multiple trails, ranging from moderate to difficult. From the trailhead, you can hike up to Elk Mountain, Tamanawas Falls, and Umbrella Falls, just to name a few. Click here for a list of trails the Elk Meadows Trailhead leads to. In the summer, […]

Kiyokawa Family Orchards started with Red Delicious apples in the 1990’s and has since grown to offer over 120 types of apples. They also started producing pears, cherries, peaches, and cider-making apples in 2013.  Kiyokawa is a great place to take your family or a group of friends. They have events throughout the fall months […]

Opal Creek Trail is about 7 miles round trip and is easy to moderate depending on your hiking experience. Some trees on this trail are over 1,000 years old.

Cathedral Ridge Winery is a well-established winery in the Hood River area with 25 award-winning wines you don’t want to miss.

Fall is the perfect time for mushroom hunting on Mt. Hood because the ground is getting soggy and that creates a perfect environment for them to grow.

Kiyokawa Family Orchards started with Red Delicious apples in the 1990’s and has since grown to offer over 120 types of apples.

Wy’East Vineyards is located about an hour outside of Portland in Hood River, Oregon and has about 30 acres of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay vines.