206 Columbia Murdock Washington - 06/30/07 11:04 PM
Sellers are motivated! Price has just been reduced to $175,000 This home has beautiful views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood. Oversized corner lot, very clean 2003 manufactured home, 2 BD/2BA plus an office, large master bath, eat area off kitchen, spacious utility room. covered deck, charming fish pond, fenced … (1 comments)
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HISTORIC CLOUD CAP INN - 06/30/07 09:49 AM
Beginning July 8, and on Sundays throughout the remainder of the summer, the Historic Cloud Cap Inn will be open for tours. The Hood River Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest along with the Hood River Crag Rats Mountain Rescue Organization will be hosting interpretive tours of the Inn. The Inn … (1 comments)
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ROOSTER ROCK STATE PARK - 06/30/07 08:18 AM
Rooster Rock State Park is located just off I-84 a short drive from Troutdale and Corbett. This day use park has two disc golf courses, room to run or jog, a windsurf launch area, group shelter, and picnic tables. enjoy the gorgeous views of boats on the Columbia River. On July … (0 comments)
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BIG RIVER ART JUNE 30 - 06/30/07 08:07 AM
Big River Art in the Park is an event hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. It is located at the Snell Park in Arlington, Oregon. The event runs from 11:00 -6:00 Saturday June 30th. Local artists will be selling stained glass, quilters, wheat weavers, soap makers, watercolorists, photographers, pottery, painters, … (0 comments)
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HOOD RIVER RING KINGS - 06/30/07 07:58 AM
Saturday July 30 from 9:00-3:00 The Hood River Ring Kings are having their annual Show and Shine at Les Schwabs this Saturday. On display will be many hot rods and anyone is welcome to stop by to have a look. The Show And Shine is a fund raiser for the Ring … (0 comments)
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Queen Anne Farmhouse - 06/26/07 09:50 PM
This Queen Anne style farmhouse in Hood River has been recently restored and includes a new foundation,furnace, electrical,plumbing, and paint. It is FSBO and I attended the open house. The owners are selling it for $426,000.
It is in a nice neighborhood within walking distance of the swimming pool, parks, and schools. Located on … (2 comments)
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USDA Loans & Grants - 06/25/07 05:39 PM
This may help the right people. There are Loans and Grants available to repair homes from USDA rural development. If the family income is below 50% of the median county income, homeowners may qualify for a grant or loan for needed repairs. The loan maximum amount is $20,000 with interest rate of … (0 comments)
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SEARCH OR/WA PROPERTIES - 06/24/07 06:51 PM
If you are interested in buying a home or property in Portland/Vancouver, The Columbia River Gorge, or other parts of Oregon & Washington the following public MLS search sites may be helpful.
try the RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service
MCLS-Mid-Columbia Listing Service
Northwest Real Estate
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GORGE COUNTY WEBSITES - 06/23/07 11:38 PM
There are five counties in the Columbia River Gorge area in Oregon and Washington. Here are the county websites for each of these five counties. You may find helpful and specific information you may need for the county you are interested in.
OREGON COUNTIES
Multnomah County- http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/
Hood River County- http://www.co.hood-river.or.us/
Wasco County- http://co.wasco.or.us/
WASHINGTON COUNTIES
Skamania … (0 comments)
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Pacific Crest Trail Day - 06/23/07 08:55 PM
The first-ever office of the Pacific Crest Trail Association has been opened in Cascade Locks. Travelers can stop in and visit with Dana Berthold, the regional representative. The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and through three states. Pacific Crest Trail Day will be held in Cascade … (0 comments)
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HOOD RIVER SLIDE SHOW - 06/23/07 07:47 PM
Here's a glimpse of Hood River. Hope you enjoy!
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BEACON ROCK - 06/23/07 06:56 PM
Beacon Rock is located in Skamania County along the Columbia River. It was originally named Beacon Rock by Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Ocean on Oct 31, 1805. Lewis and Clark first measured tidal influences from the Pacific Ocean near Beacon Rock. The rock was called "Inoshoak Castle" by the … (0 comments)
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GORGE KIDS - 06/23/07 01:20 PM
Here's a link for families with kids or grandkids. http://www.gorgekids.com/ Information on Health, Events, Classifieds, Activities, Education, and more. … (0 comments)
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COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE - 06/23/07 06:59 AM
Here's an interesting website with plenty of information and links to specific towns in the Columbia River Gorge. http://www.gonorthwest.com/Oregon/columbia/Columbia_River.htm Here you'll find VISITOR INFORMATION, ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES, & ACCOMODATIONS. Many cities and towns in the Gorge are included: Bingen, Carson, The Dalles, Hood River, Lyle, Mosier,Rufus, Stevenson, & White Salmon. … (2 comments)
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July 13-15 Sternwheeler Days in Cascade Locks - 06/22/07 07:09 PM
The annual Sternwheeler Days Festival is almost here. Located at the Cascade Locks Marine Park. A parade is on Saturday morning. There will be art and craft vendors, rock and gem vendors, music, kids crafts, food and interactive displays. The Bridge of the Gods Quilt Show is Saturday and Sunday as well. … (0 comments)
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20 ACRE HORSE PROPERTY - 06/22/07 10:52 AM
AmyMcAllisterRealty This property is located out of Lyle Washington on High Prairie. This ranch style home is in great condition and has a new metal roof, new siding, vinyl windows, and oak floors. Enjoy the sun room and Mt. Hood views. Property is fenced and cross fenced, 2 barns with stalls … (1 comments)
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MEASURE 37 MAPS - 06/20/07 11:06 PM
Measusre 37 has been in the news quite often here. With much land in Hood River County zoned agricultural, Forest, and also in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic area, residential land is at a premium. There have been many measure 37 claims filed in Hood River County. If you would like to … (1 comments)
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MAY 2007 HOME SALES Hood River County - 06/20/07 10:38 PM
Here are the latest statistics for Hood River County home sales in May from the RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service.
Cascade Locks- 2 total sales $120-$139,999- 1 home sold $180-$199,999- 1 home sold
Hood River-CIty- 14 total sales $200-$249,999-1 home sold $250-$299,999- 6 homes sold
$300-$399,999- 3 homes sold $400-$499,999- 3 homes sold
$500,000+ 1 home … (1 comments)
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MOVIES IN THE PARK 2007 - 06/20/07 06:18 PM
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STARTING JUNE 30th - MOVIES in the Park at Jackson Park in Hood River is back. Shows start at dusk and the movies run weekly through Aug. 26 (no movie on July 28) Here's the movie schedule through July:
June 30- Jurassic Park
July 7-Ferris Bueller's … (0 comments)
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Trout Lake Festival of the Arts - 06/19/07 11:49 PM
COMING July 21 to July 22This weekend of art and music awaits you in the beautiful Trout Lake Valley with the backdrop of Mt. Adams. There will be 45 artists displaying their work in the rustic barn, under shade trees and in the perennial garden. This juried Art Festival also features music all … (0 comments)
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WHITE SALMON TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES - 06/19/07 11:32 PM
Quaint White Salmon street scene A grand old historic home in White Salmon
SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2007 Visit six private historic homes along with the Inn of the White Salmon and the Masonic Lodge. An additional mapped walking tour is included. Business discounts and admissions to the museums at Bingen and Hood River, plus … (2 comments)
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EXPLORE OREGON - 06/17/07 09:39 PM
SUMMER IS HERE! This is a handy website with lots of information. If you need some help deciding where to go, what to do, where to stay,.....all in Oregon. check this out. Plenty of ideas of fun things to do and places to see. Covers all regions in the beautiful State of Oregon: The Coast, Portland Metro, Mt Hood/The … (0 comments)
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TUCKER PARK - 06/17/07 09:18 PM
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Lost Lake Family Hike - 06/17/07 12:31 PM
SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2007
Lost Lake, OR Part of the Lewis & Clark Mt. Hood Wilderness Proposal and Oregon Wilderness Proposal and Oregon Wild's Wilderness Week. This hike is rated Easy It is appr. 3 miles with a 20-ft elev. gainYou'll enjoy spectacular scenery with the entire family as you hike along one of … (0 comments)
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Mt Adams Country Bicycle Tour - 06/15/07 11:21 AM
This sounds like a fun event. The 5th Annual Mt. Adams Country Bicycle Tour & Family Fun Ride will be held June 30, 2007. 3 rides are offered: the 11 Mile Family Fun Ride (red) The 50 Mile Ride (blue) and the 100 Mile Infinity Ride (white). To find out more or register … (0 comments)
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Hood River Classic Hunter/Jumper Horse Show - 06/14/07 04:52 PM
The HOOD RIVER CLASSIC HUNTER/JUMPER HORSE SHOW at Jensen Mills Meadow will be June 13-17. Jensen Mills Meadow is located 15 miles South of Hood River at Hwy 35 and Leasure Road. No Admission on June 13-14; general admission is $3 per person or $7 per car June 15-17. For more … (0 comments)
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QUILTS IN THE GARDEN - 06/14/07 04:46 PM
Quilts in the Garden:Fiber and Flora Show Saturday and Sunday June 16-17th More than 30 quilts will be on sale by quilters at Good News Gardening in Hood River.There will be hourly door prizes and quilt makers will be on hand to talk about quilts. 9:30-5:30 on Saturday and noon to 5:00 … (0 comments)
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Old St. Peter's Landmark - 06/14/07 09:11 AM
The Old St. Peter's Landmark in The Dalles was built in 1897 and dedicated on St. Patrick's Day in 1898. A Catholic church until 1970, it was saved from demolition by a group of concerned citizens. It has been on the National Registry of Historic Places since 1974. It is open to … (2 comments)
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Columbia Center for the Arts - 06/13/07 10:22 AM
The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River has a wide variety of visual, performing, and educational artistic events and opportunities. In the Gallery: June is "Glass Month in the Gorge" Gallery hours for summer are 11-6 7 days a week. Coming this Friday, June 15th at 8:00 pm-Scott Kritzer-Classical Guitar Concert- … (0 comments)
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HISTORIC HOOD RIVER HOMES continued - 06/12/07 10:36 PM
Here are more Historic Homes in Hood River Oregon. Hood River is a quaint town with many of the older homes within walking distance of the Historic Downtown.
This Dutch Colonial home is one I had listed. It had actually been moved to it's current location in the 30's. The neighborhood around … (3 comments)
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Gorge Buyers Guide - 06/12/07 10:19 PM
The Gorge Buyers Guide is one of the most read real estate publications in the gorge. Most Brokers and offices advertise in this magazine. It is well done and has a large distribution area. Each month the entire magazine can also be viewed online. http://www.gorgebuyersguide.com/top.asp Another real estate magazine in the … (1 comments)
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TSAGAGLALAL" She Who Watches" - 06/11/07 11:39 PM
The Columbia River Gorge is well know for it's Native American History. The famous Native American rock art known as "She Who Watches" (Tsagaglalal=one of the Indian stone gods) is located in the Columbia Gorge on the Washington side of the river east of The Dalles. It is one of about 100 pictographs … (0 comments)
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Bridge of the Gods - 06/11/07 10:35 PM
AN INDIAN LEGEND
There are many Native American stories of a legendary rock bridge which spanned the Columbia River. This is believed to have happened about 300 years ago during the Bonneville slide. Legend is told about two greedy brothers who quarreled, each wanting more land. The Great Spirit decided to stop the quarrel. He took the brothers … (0 comments)
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VISTA HOUSE - 06/11/07 09:23 AM
Vista House is located at Crown Point. It was created in 1920 as a memorial to Oregon's pioneers and a resting place for travelers. The architectural style is German "Art Nouveau". It has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is enjoyed by millions of visitors annually. Vista house was restored both … (1 comments)
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Wahclella Falls Kids Hike-Saturday June 16 - 06/10/07 09:59 PM
SATURDAY JUNE 16 This hike is rated easy. 1.8 miles with a 380-ft. elevation gain. Hike along Tanner Creek to thundering Wahclella Falls. Tour the Fish Hatchery ponds befoe a picnic lunch. This will be a great outing for families with kids! Find out more at http://www.gorgefriends.org Meeting at 10AM at trailhead. … (0 comments)
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HOOD RIVER-1936 and 2007 - 06/10/07 02:54 PM
LEFT PICTURE- Looking West on Oak St. in Hood River in 1936. RIGHT PICTURE-Looking East on Oak St. today. Most of the original downtown buildings are still in use today. There are several new commercial buildings that have gone up in the last few years including the Yasui Bldg at 14 Oak St., Hood River's first LEED compliant commercial building … (0 comments)
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THE MOSIER HOUSE - 06/10/07 10:32 AM
The Mosier House is a Bed & Breakfast located in Mosier, Oregon. This house was built in 1904 by John Newton Mosier who plotted the town of Mosier. Restoration on the house began in the 1980's. Today this charming home sits surrounded by gardens, a creek and a pond in this … (0 comments)
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CURRENT MARKET TRENDS The Dalles, Wasco County - 06/09/07 11:39 PM
Here is the most recent sales data from the RMLS for The Dalles In Wasco County.
April 2007 Homes Sold- 22 Average Sales Price $219,912 Average Days on Market- 125
May 2007 Homes Sold- 37 Average Sales Price $188,301 Average Days on Market- 65
June 2007 (to date) Homes Sold-12 Average Sales Price $201,550 Average Days … (0 comments)
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HISTORIC PROPERTIES WEBSITE - 06/09/07 09:07 PM
This is a website devoted to Historic Homes all over the United States, Canada, and more. There are many interesting homes to look at if you love old homes. http://www.historicproperties.com/index.asp
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Current Market Trends-Klickitat/Skamania Counties - 06/07/07 07:36 PM
Here's the latest from the RMLS on home sales in White Salmon/Bingen-Klickitat County.
April 2007- 2 sales Average sales price- $386.333 Average Days on Market-78
May 2007- 10 sales Average sales price- $255,900 Average Days on Market- 94
June2007- 1 sale (so far) Average sales price- $178,000 Average Days on Market-27
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HOOD RIVER 4th of JULY - 06/07/07 10:49 AM
The annual Fourth of July celebration in Hood River will be here sooner than you think. This year's parade theme is "red, White, and Blue" The parade begins at 10 am on the Heights in Hood River. Flyovers will be by the Air National Guard and aircraft from the Western Antique … (1 comments)
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Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area - 06/07/07 10:29 AM
The Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area was created in 1986 by a "Scenic Act"that was signed by President Reagan. The purpose was to protect the scenic, cultural, recreational, and natural resources of the Gorge. Thirteen "Urban Areas" were created which include: Cascade Locks, Hood River, Mosier, and The Dalles in Oregon … (1 comments)
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RAILS TO TRAILS - 06/06/07 09:43 PM
The Klickitat Trail is a nearly level 31 mile old railroad corridor that extends from Lyle, Washington to Klickitat, Washington. It follows the Wild & Scenic Klickitat RIver for 11 miles then winds it's way up through Swale Canyon. You can enjoy spectacular river and canyon views along the trail, as … (1 comments)
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Sam Hill Centennial Exhibit - 06/06/07 10:53 AM
The Maryhill Museum of Art will feature a collection of photographs of early 1900's road building using convict labor in the Klickitat County area. This exhibit is in conjunction with the White Salmon 2007 Centennial and will be located in the White Salmon Valley Community Library's Sprint/Baker Gallery. The exhibit will be on display … (0 comments)
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GORGE PEACE ROADSHOW - 06/06/07 10:29 AM
I just heard about this: Saturday June 9th from 3pm-7pm the Gorge Peace Roadshow will return bringing music, poetry, and peace activism to the community on the Hood River Library lawn. Featured performers will include Savante Garde, Ben Bonham and Chic Preston, PBPE, Sam Dunlap, The Peace Tigers, Ukeleles for Sanity, … (0 comments)
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APPLE VALLEY COUNTRY STORE - 06/04/07 09:18 PM
Located in a historic building at 2363 Tucker Rd. Hood River, Oregon. Apple Valley's products have been featured in Sunset, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, The New York Times, and Food Network. Over 50 unique varieties of jams, pepper jellies, syrups, and pie fillings, are produced in the canning kitchen. Fruit pies include … (4 comments)
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GORGE.NET - 06/04/07 09:25 AM
This is a very helpful website. Gorge net is a provider of dsl, wireless, & dialup internet service in the gorge. On their website is detailed information on area businesses, community info, recreation, real estate center, and the gorge.net classifieds. There are many links and pictures. From my own experience gorge net classifieds are a … (0 comments)
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GORGE VACATION RENTALS - 06/04/07 08:59 AM
There are many options for rentals in the Mid-Columbia area. Homes are available in Hood River, White Salmon, Mosier, and more as vacation homes for rent by the week/month. Here are some websites to find the perfect place to rent for your gorge vacation. There are detailed descriptions and pictures of many homes available … (0 comments)
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Hood River Chamber of Commerce - 06/03/07 10:57 PM
For anyone looking for more information on things to do in Hood River County visit the Chamber of Commerce site at http://www.hoodriver.org You will find lots of information here about upcoming events, relocating, lodging, camping, sports, historical information on communities, area maps to download, and so much more. There's even a weekly … (1 comments)
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Oregon Waterfall & Wildflower Hike - 06/02/07 06:35 PM
Saturday June 9th This is a moderate 4.5 mile hike with 600 ft. elevation gain. An easy-paced hike that will take in Horsetail Falls, Oneonta Gorge and Falls, and an optional trip to Triple Falls to learn the late spring/early summer wildflowers. Limited to 15 participants. for more info go to … (2 comments)
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GORGE GROWN FOOD NETWORK - 06/02/07 06:23 PM
If you want to buy healthy, farm-direct food check out Gorge Grown Food Network at http://www.gorgegrown.com/ The weekly farmers markets begin June 14 when the summer harvest is in full swing. You can buy fresh local produce at the Thursday evening Farmers Market at the Hood River Middle School. GGFN is recruiting additional vendors, … (1 comments)
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SALES COMPS HOOD RIVER COUNTY 2005/2006/2007 - 06/02/07 12:35 PM
Here is the sales data for May of 06 for comparison to the market this year.Hood River-Area 362- total single family sales- 6 homes sold Hood River-Westside-Area 363-7 single family homes sold The Mid Columbia area did not join the RMLS until summer of 2005 so I do not have data … (0 comments)
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MAY HOME SALES HOOD RIVER - 06/01/07 10:08 PM
Here are area home sales statistics for May 2007 Compiled from data from the RMLS
SOLDS: HOOD RIVER CityArea- 362 SOLDS:HOOD RIVER-Westside Area-363
$160-179,999- 0 sold $160-179,999- 0 sold
$180-249,999- Single Family- 1 sold $180-249,999-0 sold
$250-299,999- Townhome- 4 sold $250-299,999- 0 sold
$250-$299,999-Single Family- 2 sold $300-399,999-0 sold
$300-399,999-Condo units-1 sold $400-499,999-Single Family-1sold
$300-$399,999-Single Family-2 sold $500-599,999-Single Family-1 sold
$400-499,999-Single Family-3 sold $600-699,999-Single Familly-1 sold
$500-599,999- … (1 comments)
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