Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge
Visitors spend $429 million in the Mt.Hood/Columbia River Gorge Region, which leads to the direct employment of 5,000 locals.
Home of the towering volcanic peak of Mt. Hood and the stunning Columbia River Gorge, this region is a haven for outdoor recreation and agritourism. Within these boundaries you’ll find no end of delights. Hiking and biking trails weave in and around the woods, with the reward in the journey as much as the viewpoint. The valleys are peppered with farms and orchards, and the table set with seasonal ingredients and craft drinks. Sometimes all the wonder can’t be put into words; it’s best to experience the region for yourself.
Looking for more? Get to know your local Destination Management Organization (DMO) and learn about the Regional Cooperative Tourism Program.
Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge Dashboard
Regional Cooperative Tourism Program
RDMOs recognized by Travel Oregon develop and submit regional plan proposals for use of state dollars. By leveraging state dollars along with private and public resources, the RDMO’s work with Travel Oregon to bolster Oregon’s tourism economy. For more information on the Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge-specific regional plan, view the dashboard.
View the dashboard“We have more and more visitors and the numbers have grown exponentially. We’re very dependent on tourism in Cascade Locks.”
Bernadette Murray-Macioce, City of Cascade Locks
Travel Matters in Mt. Hood & The Gorge
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Regional Tourism Plan Details
Communities Powered by Travel: The Columbia River Gorge
The Communities Powered by Travel video series highlights participants in the Oregon Tourism Studio — a robust training program designed to assist rural Oregon communities in tourism planning, development and management to support their continued economic revitalization.