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Hood River Valley Harvest Festival
Each fall, Hood River farmers host an old-fashioned harvest festival with local produce, food products, arts and crafts, wine and beer tastings, and all the best their County has to offer. Visitors seldom leave Harvest Fest without boxes of Anjou pears, heirloom apples, pumpkins, berries, flowers, and a smörgåsbord of prepared foods from pies to jams and smoked salmon to chocolate covered cherries. Fee includes admission. Bring money for purchases. Mobility Rating: This trip is accessible to those using mobility devices, including walkers, wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Involves continuous standing and walking. Location: Montavilla Community Center Day/Time: F, 1:00pm-7:00pm Dates: 10/11 Cost: $29 Course: 1113595
Vista House and Multnomah Falls Lodge
The Vista House just celebrated its 100th year in May of 2018! It’s situated on one of the most beautiful scenic points on the Historic Columbia River Highway, as a place for travelers to rest and refresh themselves as they made their way down the magnificent Columbia River Gorge. At the base of the recently-reopened Multnomah Falls, the Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge awaits to offer a place of relaxation, a fine meal, the perfect gift, visitor information, or possibly an espresso or tasty treat to accompany your day trip. We’ll take a break for lunch here and enjoy the fireplace. Bring your camera, as we will have several opportunities for scenic falls photographs. Bring money for lunch and purchases in the gift shops. Mobility Rating: This trip is accessible to those using mobility devices, including walkers, wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Location: Matt Dishman Community Center Day/Time: Sa, 9:00am-4:00pm Dates: 10/12 Cost: $31 Course: 1113818 38
Chestnut Roast and Orchard Harvest
Chestnut harvest season is at its peak in mid-October when farms celebrate with chestnut roasts over an open fire. This is the most delicious way to enjoy them! Attend an annual Chestnut Roast at a farm near Hood River and try the Italian tradition of adding a chestnut to a glass of red wine to marry the flavors. Wine and U-pick chestnuts are available for purchase. Picking chestnuts consists of waiting for them to fall and then gently stepping on them to remove their tough outer husks. Bring money for purchases and an early group lunch in Hood River. Mobility Rating: This trip is not accessible to those using a wheelchair, walker or motorized scooter. We will be on uneven terrain in a chestnut orchard. Location: Matt Dishman Community Center Day/Time: Su, 10:00am-5:00pm Dates: 10/13 Cost: $31 Course: 1113838
Aurora Colony Museum and Quilt Show
Visit the Old Aurora Colony Museum during their 47th annual quilt show. This year’s theme is: “Rhapsody in Blue”. The show features about 100 quilts, as well as demonstrations, a raffle and a store. Explore the museum’s historic buildings, and walk through town to search for treasures in the shops of this “Antique Capitol of the World”. Fee includes museum admission. Bring money for lunch on your own. There are several restaurants within walking distance in Aurora. Mobility Rating: This trip is not accessible to those using a wheelchair, walker or motorized scooter. Location: Peninsula Park Community Center Day/Time: Tu, 9:30am-4:00pm Dates: 10/15 Cost: $33 Course: 1113606
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