All Posts by Kelsey Samsel

A great way to see the Mt. Hood National Forest is by mountain biking some of the local trails.

Surrounded by other local vineyards and orchards, Marchesi Vineyards & Winery is just one of many amazing spots to stop during your time in Hood River. Marchesi grows multiple Italian varietals of wine including: Barbera, Pinot Grigio, Dolcetto, and Pinot Nero. You will feel like you’re in Italy when you drink a glass of wine […]

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 […]

Starvation Creek Falls is one of many waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. Right off the freeway, it’s very easy to get to and doesn’t require a hike.

Mogul Mountain Pizza is made with the finest and freshest ingredients and the dough is hand-tossed daily. They are the only local pizza place that delivers.

Spend some of your mountain adventure dining at Timberline Lodge! Timberline Lodge has five restaurants in total, two in the day lodge and three in the historic lodge. Start by checking out three of the options listed below. Cascade Dining Room is the original dining room of the lodge and is more formal than the […]

Thai Home may be small in size, but their food is big in taste. Enjoy great food, both spicy and mild, or adventurous and cautious.   This restaurant is the perfect, cozy destination if you want rich curries or spicy noodles. If you are staying at Whispering Woods Resort, this is the closest Thai restaurant […]

Latourell Falls Loop is a lovely, 2.5-mile hike in the Columbia River Gorge. You will see three stunning waterfalls along this trail and you can get very close to each one.

If you are looking for an easy trail to view wildflowers, Rowena Plateau Loop within the Tom McCall Reserve is a great option.

Lower Macleay Park is a great place to start your hike through Forest Park. Hidden in the heart of Northwest Portland, this park is hard to find unless you know where to look.