• Mount Hood - Mt. Hood is a potentially active stratovolcano, standing as the tallest peak in Oregon and the fourth highest in the Cascades. Renowned for its stunning beauty, it is visible from much of northern Oregon and southern Washington. It is the most frequently climbed stratovolcano in the Cascades, with easy access from Timberline Lodge, the only ski resort in the US open year-round.
• Timberline Lodge - This Works Progress Administration project was inaugurated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1937. It is one of Oregon’s most distinctive and expansive buildings, located on Mt. Hood above the timberline, offering breathtaking views. Visitors can enjoy interpretive displays, dining options, summer hiking, and winter snow activities. The lodge is a National Historic Landmark and the only ski resort in the US open every month of the year.
• Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Spanning 85 miles (137 km), the Columbia Gorge NSA boasts waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, the Columbia River, and a diverse bird and plant community that varies significantly from west to east.
• Bridge of the Gods - This Columbia River crossing is part of the Pacific Crest Trail and marks the trail’s lowest point. It is named after a Native American legend that explains the local geology.
• Bonneville Lock & Dam - A National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
• Bonneville Hatchery - The largest hatchery in Oregon.
• Elowah Falls - A hidden gem…watch closely, or you might miss it!
• Beacon Rock - The fifth largest free-standing monolith in the world, this 848-ft (258-m) volcanic plug is composed of columnar basalt, similar in size and composition to Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.
• Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge - Don’t miss this charming waterfall as we pass by!
• Multnomah Falls - The tallest waterfall in the state, with a total height of 620 feet.
• Wahkeena Falls - Another delightful waterfall to keep an eye out for!
• Crown Point State Park - Formerly known as Thor’s Hammer, this geological feature rises majestically, with a crown-shaped building atop and a waterfall cascading down its side.
• Rooster Rock State Park - As we pass by, admire the rock that inspired North America’s oldest continuously operating nudist beach!
• Sandy River - We’ll cross the Sandy River between the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley. Originating from a glacier on Mt. Hood, the river is famous for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. Consequently, the Sandy is one of three Columbia tributaries whose dams have been removed since 2007.

• Private transportation
• A glass of Wine at 1 vineyard
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Snacks
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Gratuities

• Wine, Cider, and/or Beer at the second vineyard are at your leisure

Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley and Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA), the lovechild of the Columbia Valley and Willamette Valley AVAs. You will get intimate with this area through the opportunity to enjoy the local wine, cider, and beer, a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon and most visited site in the Pacific Northwest. Your expert guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. You’ll visit 2 vineyards. We cover lunch, and a glass of wine at one vineyard, you cover beverages at a second vineyard, at your leisure.

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