Ready for "Oooo, Ahhhh" splash and gasp? Head out to the wild west town of Estacada the weekend of May 15 - 16 for the hugely fun Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival. This is the largest rafting and kayaking event on the West Coast. The festival features "Big Air" kayak jump competition, raft and kayak slalom races through the Clackamas River's Carter Rapids, river safety clinics, and even a Dutch oven cook off. Shop for state of the art whitewater schwag while you're taking a break from the races. Wash down a cold Strong Scotch Ale at nearby Fearless Brewing Companyto top off a mouth-watering day on the water.
Bagby Hot Springs feels great after a day on Cascade-fed waters, and the Mt. Hood National Forest is a hiker's dream. The great Outdoors and the exhilaration of wading into river games will make you want to dive into local camping options. You'll soon be happily pitching your tent under the stars in Mt. Hood Territory.
Canby, Colton, Clackamas, Estacada, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, West Linn and Wilsonville all kick off their seasonal Farmers' Markets in the merry month of May. Nearly every day of the week, somewhere in the Territory, there is fresh produce to be had and a bumper crop of opportunity to chat up the farmers. Get your hands dirty with "Grow Your Own" workshops, Master Gardener Classes and Food Preservation Clinics. Markets take place in lakefront venues, under shady trees and in the neighborhood hum. If you love the authenticity of these local markets, you'll want to take a bite out of our Secret Sweet Spots. This chance to win a trip to Mt. Hood Territory ends soon!
Early May also brings peak wildflowers, ready for viewing at the Nature Conservancy's Camassia Natural Area, recently named "Trail of the Month" by Portland Monthly. Take on the "Search of Wild Mt. Talbert" hike on April 25 to learn more about native flora and fauna, then whistle while you walk your way to the "Songbirds of Mt. Talbert" event on May 15.
You know your mum-she'll love you no matter how you choose to celebrate Mother's Day, but - perhaps she'll love you a little more if plans include spending time with her. A backroads bicycle trip demonstrates that you see her as fit and fun, while Philip Foster Farm's pioneer brunch shows that you remember all those hours she helped with homework. Spend an afternoon shopping together at bustling Clackamas Town Center and give her the opportunity to spring for that new outfit you've been eyeing. Any way you slice it, the Territory is where you want to be on May 9.
Writer Sheri Wallace and her family recently vacationed from one end of the county to the other in their search for the perfect Family Road Trip. From 105 beautiful miles of the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway to the fields of Flowers on Display, longer days and spring sunshine mean a road trip is calling your name. Check out the Oregon Adventurecation, where you can pedal, climb or coast your way to winning a tailor-made trip for you and yours.
Looking for an outing on Memorial Day Weekend? Visit a fewof Willamette Valley's lesser-known wineries. Make your way down country roads, sip Rieslings in cozy tasting rooms and hike vineyards that produce our finest Pinots. May 29 - 31 regional wineries open their doors and invite you to sip and savor in tasting rooms along the way. Many vineyards offer hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment and extended hours. Quailhurst Vineyard Estates, Hanson Vineyards, Christopher Bridge, King's Raven at Howden Art & Framing, Oswego Hills, AlexEli Vineyard and St. Josef's are ready to pour on the charm.
Pair your wine-tasting weekend with a night at one of Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory's diverse Bed and Breakfasts, where options range from an overnight at a working elk farm to the royal treatment in an historic Queen Anne.
Iconic Mt. Hood Territory experiences includes: up close enjoyment of wild and scenic river and mountain scapes, foodies hunting and gathering at authentic dining spots, creative-types rubbing elbows at our acclaimed art, indie music and floral festivals. Let us know which of these suit your travel style by filling out our 60 second survey. Once we hear from you, we can tailor your monthly newsletter to suit your interests and you will be automatically entered into a drawing for our vintage poster series.
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