All Posts by Kelsey Samsel

Crater Lake National Park is Oregon’s one and only national park and it’s only a few hours away from Whispering Woods Resort.

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, […]

Maryhill Winery opened its doors in 2001 and has since become one of the most popular wineries in Washington. They have collected over 3,000 awards.

Lost Lake Loop is a popular tourist destination in the Hood River area. It’s easy, family-friendly, and has views of the lake along the whole trail.

Visit Double Mountain Brewery Taproom in Hood River after a day of cherry or apple picking and try one of their many locally brewed beers.

Apple Valley Country Store in Hood River sells local jams, honey, pepper jellies, syrups, pies, milkshakes, and much more.

Mt. Hood Brewing Co. serves hand-crafted beer and what like typical bar food, but is prepared and served in a unique and upscale manner.

Coffee House 26 does its best to make you feel right at home.  Enjoy the comfy chairs and bookshelves full of good reads or savor a cup coffee, while munching on a tasty sandwich. The atmosphere is welcoming and unhurried — a mountain invitation to sit for a while and enjoy!  THINGS TO KNOW Serves […]

Hood River U-Pick Organic is a great place for a family day-trip. They have several varieties of cherries, vegetables, and flowers.

Cooper Spur via Cloud Cap starts at Cloud Cap Campground and is the highest point on the mountain that can be reached by trail.