{"product_id":"moon-columbia-river-gorge-mount-hood-waterfalls-wildflowers-craft-beer-wine-hiking-camping-paperback","title":"Moon Columbia River Gorge \u0026 Mount Hood: Waterfalls \u0026 Wildflowers, Craft Beer \u0026 Wine, Hiking \u0026 Camping - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Wastradowski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e hiking past waterfalls and wildflowers or cruising past sweeping views of the Columbia River, experience the best of this wild corner of the country with \u003ci\u003eMoon Columbia River Gorge \u0026amp; Mount Hood\u003c\/i\u003e. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrategic, flexible itineraries, \u003c\/b\u003e from day trips from Portland or weekend getaways from Vancouver to a road trip along the Fruit Loop, designed for outdoor adventurers, families, foodies and wine-lovers, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop experiences, and things to do: \u003c\/b\u003eSip your way through Mount Hood's craft beer and wine scene while you take in views of the Gorge, sample fresh vegetables and cider from a local farm stand, or pick your own fruit for a picnic. Get an up-close look at the annual salmon run from the Bonneville Lock and Dam, and spend the night in the historic Timberline Lodge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest outdoor adventures for every season: \u003c\/b\u003eHike through fields of wildflowers and marvel at the towering cascades of Waterfall Alley. Make your way to the top of Beacon Rock for panoramic views of the Gorge, or hit the slopes of Mount Hood in the winter. Kayak or raft along the White Salmon River, soak in a hot spring surrounded by old-growth forest, and spend the night under the stars on the shores of a pristine lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert advice \u003c\/b\u003eon when to go, where to stay, and how to get around from seasoned outdoorsman and Bend local Matt Wastradowski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHelpful resources on Covid-19\u003c\/b\u003e and traveling in Oregon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color photos and detailed maps throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThorough background information\u003c\/b\u003e on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMoon Columbia River Gorge \u0026amp; Mount Hood'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003es \u003c\/i\u003eexpert tips, local insight, and countless activities, you can plan your trip your way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWant more outdoor adventures in the PNW? Try \u003ci\u003eMoon Pacific Northwest Hiking.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Moon Travel Guides: \u003c\/b\u003eMoon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Wastradowski \u003c\/b\u003eis a travel and outdoors writer based in Bend, Oregon. Whether on assignment or just for fun, chances are good he's doing something that deepens his passion and enthusiasm for the Beaver State and the broader Pacific Northwest. In recent years, he has visited nearly 150 breweries and cideries, hiked hundreds of miles, and driven roughly 20,000 miles around Oregon. He's camped in tents, yurts, and fire lookouts. 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