Play and Stay
Make a weekend of it! We have added five Play and Stay weekends to the hiking season. Join us on a guided hike, then stay overnight, enjoying all the Gorge has to offer, including local businesses that support Gorge protection!
Play and Stay is a part of the Gorge Towns to Trails project. Supporting local businesses and sustainable communities is an important part of protecting the Gorge. We hope you'll support the following Friends' business members.
Play & Stay weekends include:
March 16 & 17: Flower Frenzy! (Lyle, OR)
PLAY
- Saturday, 3/16: Catherine Creek Wildflowers, WA
- Saturday, 3/16: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship Mosier Plateau Trail, OR
- Sunday, 3/17: Lyle Cherry Orchard Wildflowers, WA
STAY at Morning Song Acres B&B in Lyle, WA.
Sitting on 40 acres, this provides a perfect spot to relax and spend time in quiet reflection. Start your day taking in a breathtaking sunrise while enjoying a healthy home-cooked breakfast. Sip your evening wine from the hot tub at sunset. Choose from five comfortable rooms and receive a 10% Gorge Friends discount.
VISIT
- Cor Cellars in Lyle, WA
- Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale, WA
- Mugs Coffee in Bingen, WA
- Solstice Wood Fire Cafe in Bingen, WA
April 6 & 7: Discover the Gorge! (Stevenson, WA)
PLAY
- Saturday, April 6: Petroglyph Tour and Horsethief Butte Hike, WA
- Saturday, April 6: Cascade Locks Hike Trail, OR
- Sunday, April 7: Annual Meeting & Luncheon at Skamania Lodge, WA
STAY at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA.
The Lodge is offering a 25% discount on accommodations ($137, regularly $179). Contact for room reservations at 800-221-7117 and ask for the "Gorge Friends" rate.
JOIN US
Saturday evening at 7 pm at Skamania Lodge for a special presentation by John Harrison, the author of A Woman Alone. Enjoy an engaging and fascinating story of Gorge history about Mona Bell and her life in the Gorge in the 1930s. Particularly, her relationship with her lover Sam Hill, and what happened to Mona and their son after her hilltop mansion, a gift from Sam Hill, was condemned to make way for the construction of Bonneville Dam. Books will be for sale. NO RSPV required, just show up!
VISIT
- Amensia Brewing in Washougal, WA
- Vibe Caf� & Expresso Bar in Stevenson, WA
- Bloomsbury Flowers, Garden & Home in Stevenson, WA
- Lorang Fine Art & Gorge-ous Gifts in Cascade Locks, OR
April 13 & 14: Wiking Weekend! (The Dalles, OR)
Hiking + Wine tasting = Wiking! Join us for this special weekend of wildflowers and
wine!
PLAY
- Saturday, April 13: Cherry Blossoms and Wine, OR
- Sunday, April 14: Catherine Creek Hike and Wine Tasting, WA
STAY at Celilo Inn in The Dalles, OR.
Overlooking the Columbia River with breathtaking views of Mt. Hood, stay in one of the Inn's 46 newly renovated rooms and suites. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, or relax with a glass of wine on our patio. Ask for the 10% Hike discount when booking a room.
JOIN US
Saturday evening at 5:30 pm at Celilio Inn for Wine Tasting provided by Jacob Williams Winery & Aniche Cellars.
VISIT
- www.winesnw.com for other wineries to visit in the area.
- Hood River
Blossom Fest: Celebrate the arrival of spring with a multitude of events and
attractions. Download a flyer.
- Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Passport Weekend: Discover a "World of Wine in 40 Miles" during Passport Weekend with exclusive offers at 28+ Columbia Gorge Wineries. Learn more.
- Clock Tower Ales, Restaurant, & Brew Pub in The Dalles, OR
- Jacob William's Winery in Lyle, WA
April 27 & 28: Histories & Mysteries! (Hood River, OR)
PLAY
- Saturday, April 27: Ferry Springs/Deschutes River Trail, OR
- Saturday, April 27: Mosier Plateau Wildflowers, OR
- Sunday, April 28: Histories & Mysteries Tour OR/WA (leaving from Hood River)
STAY at Oak Street Hotel & Vacation Homes in Hood River, OR.
A renovated 1909 beauty is now an eight room boutique hotel with private baths. A fresh baked complimentary breakfast is served with fruit, coffee and tea. Walk to downtown restaurants. Secure bike and ski storage. Show you are a member of Friends of the Columbia Gorge and receive $10 off on an Infrared Sauna Session. Two night stay minimum.
STAY at Hood River B&B in Hood River, OR.
Located three blocks from downtown, enjoy river views from all four rooms and a great homemade breakfast. Please ask for the 10% "Gorge Friends" discount when booking a room.
VISIT
- Hood River
Blossom Fest: Celebrate the arrival of spring with a multitude of events and
attractions. Download a flyer.
- The Waucoma Club: Food, Drink, Live Music, & Sports in Hood River, OR
May 31 + June 1 & 2: Celebrate National Trails Day! (Cape Horn, WA)
Celebrate National Trails Day with a weekend in the Gorge!
PLAY
- Friday, May 31: Beacon Rock Geology, WA
- Saturday, June 1: North Bonneville Heritage Trails, WA
- Saturday, June 1: Latourell Falls Loop, OR
- Sunday, June 2: Fort Cascades Historical Trail and Dam Tour, WA
STAY at Quinn Mountain at Cape Horn, WA.
This unique B&B retreat on 40 secluded forested acres is near the Cape Horn Trail. Spectacular Gorge views, garden, ponds, walking paths, and meditation spaces. Private suites with full baths. Ask for the 10% "Gorge Friends" discount.
VISIT
- Amensia Brewing in Washougal, WA.
- Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm near Cape Horn, WA
