Family Reunion/Hwy 101 Trip

*McMenamins’ Edgefield Power Station (historically the Depression-era Multnomah County Poor Farm, transformed into a unique entertainment center)
*the Old Columbia Scenic Hwy with spectacular photo ops at the Women’s Forum and Crown Pointe Vista House.
*Bridal Veil Falls and the Oneonta Gorge.
*Bonneville Power Administration including the fish ladder/hatchery and museum exhibits.
*dinner at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel on the shores of the river, or at Hood River Inn, a charming boutique hotel in the town of Hood River.
*the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles
*HOOD RIVER SATURDAY MARKET Come enjoy local and regional arts and crafts, cut flowers, food, live music and entertainment. Every Saturday from 9am-3pm....rain or shine!

*AINSWORTH STATE PARK (17 miles E. of Troutdale, Oregon 800.551.6949)
Nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge, Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight. Situated at the eastern end of Historic Highway 30, from Ainsworth to Crown Point to the west, you'll find the world's greatest concentration of high waterfalls (like Multnomah Falls).

CAMPING:
*GRAYBACK CAMPGROUND (running water, swimming, hiking, forrested, first come basis, (541) 592-2166)
*LAKE SELMAC (showers, restrooms, playgrounds...(541) 474-5285)

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Open all year.
Camp along the windswept Pacific Ocean with the coast redwood forest as a backdrop. To reach Gold Bluffs Beach campground travel three miles north of Orick, CA on US Highway 101, then turn west on Davison Road and continue for four miles (gravel road).
Sites: 25 RV or 29 tents, trailers prohibited, RV length up to 24 feet and 8 feet wide.
Amenities include solar showers, restrooms, access to over 70 miles of trails, Fern Canyon, hiker/biker sites, fire pits, no hookups, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs.
Fees for camping and dayuse.
No reservations.