There’s so much to see and do in the Columbia River Gorge and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, including our own retreat offerings, farm-to-table dinners, outdoor adventure packages, and much more! Below are our top 101 things to do during your holiday at Carson Ridge Cabins.
- Absolutely nothing. When is the last time you pampered yourself?
- Take the short drive to Panther Creek Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area
- Hike to the top of Dog Mountain for a panoramic view of the Gorge
- Visit Mt. St. Helens
- Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul by attending a yoga class offered in the Sanctuary at Carson Ridge
- Take a self-guided wine tour or have us arrange one for you
- Explore the Fruit Loop of Hood River Valley and enjoy seasonal fruits
- Enjoy a couples’ massage in front of your fireplace
- View the wildflowers
- Enjoy a Thai massage either in the yoga studio or in your own cabin
- Hike Beacon Rock
- Take a picnic to Lower Falls and hike to Middle and Upper Falls
- Shop in downtown Hood River or wander through the Thursday Market
- Hike to Falls Creek Falls and meditate or relax at the base of the double waterfall
- Have breakfast delivered right to your door to enjoy inside the cabin or on your private porch
- View the Gorge aboard the Sternwheeler
- Enjoy cross-country skiing at one of the many ski parks
- Visit the Mary Hill Museum
- Go windsurfing or try a windsurfing lesson
- Soak in your jetted tub with the lavender bath salts
- Drive to Larch Mountain to view the 5 volcano peaks; it’s spectacular!
- Explore the forest on a guided hiking tour with Martin’s Gorge Tours
- Challenge yourself to a game of golf at the Skamania Golf Course
- Visit Herman the Sturgeon at the Bonneville Dam; he’s 10 feet long!
- Snuggle up in your big log bed and watch a movie
- Go on a brew pub tour
- Go for a soak in the mineral tubs at Carson Hot Springs or Bonneville Hot Springs
- Hike into the natural hot springs up the Wind River
- Go for a white water rafting trip on the White Salmon River
- Enjoy bird watching right from your own deck
- Take a stroll around the quaint town of Stevenson
- Go horse back riding through the mountains and forests with Northwest Stables
- Go snowmobiling in the snow parks
- Drive the loop from Carson to Mount Adams and stop for a huckleberry milkshake
- Play a board or card game in your cabin
- Visit the lavender farms in Hood River
- Go on a spelunking (caving) tour of the lava tubes
- Go snow shoeing at the snow park just north of Carson
- Go fishing for sturgeon, salmon, or steelhead in one of the many local rivers
- Enjoy a soak in your jetted tub followed by a salt scrub in front of your fireplace
- Drive through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and marvel at the massive trees
- Go kite boarding or take kite boarding lessons to enjoy the big waves
- Drive along the old scenic highway (HWY 30) and view the many waterfalls
- Have lunch at Multnomah Falls
- Relax on the log porch swing and let your cares drift away
- Enjoy a stage play at the Golden Garter Theater in Stevenson
- Drive to Goose Lake for lunch or fishing
- Go berry picking or mushroom hunting
- Curl up in front of your fireplace and read a good book
- Go spelunking in the ice caves and see the huge columns of ice that never melt
- Enjoy the local dining in Stevenson, Bingen, and White Salmon
- Check out the antique shops
- Enjoy a Reiki treatment to relax you and restore your energy and balance
- Visit the Stone Henge monument
- Explore the history of the Lewis and Clark Trail
- Check out the stone petroglyphs in Horse Thief Park
- Tour the Bonneville Dam and check out the fish ladders
- Visit Mt. Hood’s historic Timberline Lodge
- Enjoy a private yoga or meditation session
- Visit the flight museum in Hood River
- Take a road trip along Carson Ridge to get a spectacular view of the volcanoes
- Visit the old Broughton log flume
- Hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail
- Take a leisurely stroll around the gardens and smell the flowers
- View the swans on Franz Lake
- Try to spot Big Foot!
- Visit the local art studios
- Relax in the adirondacks overlooking the meadow, sipping a glass of wine as the sun sets over the Gorge
- Visit the lava beds in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Take a ride on the Mt. Hood Railroad
- Hike to the top of Wind Mountain for amazing views
- Hike in and fish one of the several lakes in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Watch the deer wandering around the grounds, nibbling away at the gardens
- Enjoy a vineyard picnic; don’t forget to pack the grapes, bread, and cheese
- Take in the expansive views from Cape Horn
- Shop the fruit stands in Hood River
- Explore the Interpretative Museum in Stevenson
- Find a quiet place in the gardens to paint, write, or read
- Hike Catherine Creek and enjoy the wildflowers
- Visit the alpaca farms and yarn shop in Hood River
- Tour the Vista House on your way to Larch Mountain
- Try a kayaking adventure
- Schedule a garden photo shoot with our photographer
- Visit the Tom McCall Nature Preserve (340 acres of plants and wildflowers!)
- Visit the Discovery Center Museum in The Dalles
- Go for a swim in the Wind River’s “Blue Hole”
- Hike Eagle Creek Trail to see 3 different water falls
- Hike the old orchards behind the cabins; maybe you’ll spot a black bear
- Go on a Native American rock art tour
- Take a guided fishing tour
- Shop at the outlet stores in Troutdale
- Hike Wahclellah Falls and enjoy the beautiful cliffs
- Walk the path behind the cabins through the forest
- Visit Indian Heaven Wilderness area; more than 150 lakes!
- Visit the Mary Hill Winery with amazing views of the desert-side of the Gorge
- Hike the many trails around Mt. St. Helens; one of our favorites is Spirit Lake
- Walk the Whistle Punk Trail Wetlands north of Carson Ridge
- Enjoy lunch at the international award-winning Walking Man Brewery in Stevenson
- Plan your next vacation to Carson Ridge Cabins
- Once again, do absolutely nothing – you’re on Vacation!
