Hood River Valley, Oregon
Head just an hour East of Portland and you will be right in the heart of the Fruit Loop in the heart of the Hood River Valley. A beautiful drive through fruit farms, wineries, and fruit stands, plus majestic views of Mt. Hood all around. Always call ahead to the U-Pick orchards to make sure they have availability of fruit!
Thousand Trails campgrounds are nearby by approximately 3 – 4 hours, so this may be a stop you’d want to take if you’re heading through Portland going east. Here are a few places in the fruit loop you might want to check out:
Marchesi Vineyards & Winery – Award-winning winery along Hood River. Tasting room is open 7 days a week. Enjoy sipping wines on their outdoor patio.
Viento Wines – Family tradition is the backbone of this winery. The new tasting room (opened this summer) is open daily.
Wilinda Blueberry Patch – Pick gorgeous, juicy blueberries here. Take your love for blueberries to another level by staying in the cute house available to rent from September – June.
Hood Crest Winery and Vineyard – Tess and Patrik Barr have been making wine and playing blues music together since the 1980s.
Headed to the Fruit Loop? Take a photo with all the fruit you picked with the #100daysofcamping rally towel and show us in the comments!