Happy New Year

Happy New Year! 

2009 has welcomed some absolutely beautiful sun sets in recent days a far cry from the Arctic blasts that 2008 closed out with. With the morning chill at a steady 28 degrees the cars and the roads sheeted with a thin layer of ice you cannot help but love to be in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. 

Rain or shine sleet or hail summer, winter or fall there is always something to see and embrace in this beautiful country. With this quick melting of near by areas we have seen numerous water ways that either have never been their before or are double and triple their usual flow. The waterfalls in their area are a must see as they shoot out of cliff and mountain sides.

This weekend we are hosting guests from not to far away. They made the quick drive from portland and Vancouver to get lost in the ridges and mountains. We would like to invite you to come get away as well and envelope yourself in the Columbia River Gorge while staying nice and cozy in front of your fireplace with a wonderful book. 

Paradise is just 45 min away!

Are you taking advantage of this beautiful weather? A Columbia River Gorge day during November is far from this sunshine that we have experienced and 60 degree days. Soak it in and live it up, this is the perfect opportunity for an amazing hike to punch bowl falls.

Strawberry Mountain has been a prime location to view some of the most amazing sunsets this country has to offer not to mention the great trails and viewing locations from every angle of the island. Strawberry islands access points are from either the Bonneville Dam access points or beyond the North Bonneville ball field. 

Tis the season and it is approaching quickly. Thanks Giving will grace us with its presence in only six days and the holiday shopping spree has now begun. Don't forget that Carson Ridge Private Luxury Cabins offers the best gift around... Gift Certificates. Hassle free you will be giving a gift of pure luxury, soul and rejuvenation.

You also have 5 days left to enter for a chance to win a FREE all inclusive stay at Carson Ridge. Only $20 gets you an entry for one of three stays and the odds are pretty good right now if I do say so myself.

Heres to another beautiful day! 

Happy Holidays!

Gools, Goblins and Ghosts in the Gorge

Tomorrow is Halloween and the gorge is the place to be!

Cascade Locks is hosting a Halloween Haunted House. 

The 2nd Annual Haunted House held at Marine Park in Cascade Locks. Bring the kids for fun, games, prizes, food and lots of goblins and ghouls! Volunteers and donations needed. Call Donna at 541-374-8795.

Stevenson is hosting their 1st Annual Halloween Costume Party sponsored by the Stevenson Business Association. 

Live music from local electric dance band "The Love Skunks". Food and spirits with prizes for best costumes! Check out the amazing decorations. Admission to the party is $5.00 per person. Babysitting will be available at Rock Creek Center beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Check out Skamania.org for more information

Have a safe and Happy Halloween from all of us at Carson Ridge!

"Staycations"

With all this talk about "staycations" a term used in reference to the high costs of just about everything and the more reasonable way to travel being on staying closer to home. Have you heard it? It is every where from the radio to the news, even sitcoms are joking about.

Where are you traveling to? Cause let me tell you from Seattle to Portland we are going to be thee destination to retreat to!

We got some beautiful sunshine yesterday and though it is a bit hazy this morning I think today is going to turn out just as breath taking. The frost is appearing towards the higher elevations and when that morning sun crest and shoots off all the random colors that are out there, it truly is breath taking. 

Tomorrow is opening night of the First Annual Hidden Treasures Alpaca Auction. This event is being held down at the Skamania County Fairgrounds until Sunday. Check out Skamania.org for more information! 

Also make sure not to miss the North Bonneville, Washington Woodland Fairy Pumpkin Hunt this Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. 

Wonderful Happenings Here in the Gorge

Well it is a little grey out there and the rain has continued to fall as the days turn to nights and the nights to days. We had a bustling weekend that has continued into this fine Monday morning.

This weekend catered to Hopsfest in Hood River, Oregon and with that came a wide variety of beer, wine and good company. Rain aside the streets of Hood River were full.

Are you making your holiday plans yet? Myself and Latisha are traveling to India working with a charity in one of the most neglected and poverty stricken areas with the Sivananda Math Charity. The goal? To stop human suffering by alleviating poverty, provide free educational programs, and medical services to the undeveloped sections of society.

With the goal to raise $50,000, we invite you to be apart of this experience with us. For only $20 you can enter for a chance win one of three evenings at Carson Ridge. The top prize being: Overnight accommodations for two, a in cabin 60 min. couple’s Massage, Gourmet Breakfast in bed and much more!

100% of the raffle will go to the cause. With your $20 you will be providing one child with a months worth of meals, and keeping them off the streets and out of child prostitution. For more information on Sivananda Math, please visit www.yogavision.net/sm/about.html

Try not to get wet and of course if you have any questions give us a call!

Harvest Moon

Well their is a little bit of a breeze this morning along side some gloomy clouds but we have been spoiled with sunshine for so long I am not going to complain to much. 

The fire crews have been busy this week with wildfires through out the gorge area.  Last Thursday right down by the marina in Hood River (only about 28 miles away) a wild fire started and burned over 76 acres before it was contained and yesterday another popped up. According to KATU it is a wild fire that originated in August of this year, this fire which is also adding to the gloomy haze through out the gorge is only 10 percent contained as of today. 

On a brighter side tonight we have some action in the area. The Golden Garter Theatre is performing at the Rock Creek Center in downtown Stevenson.  Bring the family and enjoy a good-old fashioned Magical Melodrama. You can laugh along with this live comedy stage play where "good always triumphs, true love is always mutual and evil is always vanquished." The play is 7:45-10:00 pm and you can reserve your tickets by calling 888-473-7869

Well thats all we hope you have a wonderful day and we will look forward to talking to you soon!