Mount Hood - The Gorge Oregon Tourism

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International Museum of Carousel Art - Hood River, Oregon

Discover a Magical Attraction in Hood River: The International Museum of Carousel Art. If you're traveling in northwest Oregon and you happen to be a fan of carousels, you won't want to miss the opportunity to view the world's largest collection of antique carousel animals and carousel art. Travel from Portland east on I-84 about 70 miles and you'll come to Hood River. More than 150 carousel animals are exhibited at the International Museum of Carousel Art here.

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Mt. Hood Territory - Oregon

 Mt Hood - Oregon

Rising 11,239 feet Mount Hood and its snow covered peak is home to twelve glaciers.  It is the highest mountain in Oregon and the fourth highest in the Cascade Range.  Mount Hood is considered to be the most likely to have volcanic activity, though based in its history, an explosive eruption is unlikely, but not impossible.  The mountain is sometimes informally described as “dormant”.

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Multnomah Falls - Troutdale, Oregon

Multnomah Falls - Troutdale, Oregon

If you are a fan of waterfalls then you will be in love with Multnomah Falls with its 620 feet fall there are only three falls in the entire nation that are higher, and non are more beautiful!

There are 77 waterfalls on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge which gives you the opportunity to view power, beauty and wilderness at a number of different locations, but, Multnomah Falls will certainly be the most impressive.

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Explore Cultural and Natural History at the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon

If you’re planning a trip to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, take the opportunity to learn about its cultural history and natural formation at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum. Although the two Museums are housed in separate wings, they comprise one incredible attraction. You can explore the beautiful natural area surrounding the grounds on a walk along an interpretive trail at the site of the Museums in The Dalles, as well. 

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Oregon Train Trips

As a child, I often dreamed of going somewhere on a train. Pretty much anywhere really; as long as I got to ride that cool locomotive. What is it about children and trains? We always adore them when we're young. Unfortunately, I think the classic appeal of train trips has gone out the window.

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