The Hood River Saturday Market season has started again. The Market is open from 9:00 till 3:00 and is located in the parking lot at 5th and Columbia St. in downtown Hood River across from Full Sail Brewing. The Hood River Saturday Market is free with free parking available on site. The market runs each Saturday from May through September. This Saturday, May 9, 2009 there will be live music by Joel Valle starting at 11:00 a.m. You will find handmade soaps, artwork, pottery, clothing, homegrown plants, fresh farmgrown seasonal produce and more.

The Columbia Gorge is a beautiful area in Oregon and Washington. There are many small towns on both sides of the Columbia River. Hood River is a popular destination close to many outdoor recreation activities. The popular historic downtown has galleries, restaurants, shops, wineries and breweries. The Dalles is a historic town located at the end of the Oregon Trail. White Salmon is a quaint town on the Washington side where many artists have opened shops. Stevenson, another small town in Washington has become known for it's restaurants, brewery, Skamania Lodge and close proximity to Portland.
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