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1 Columbia River Gorge 2010 KIDS GUIDE 25 things to do

2 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE Kids Free Excursion train to Parkdale, 10 am-2:15 pm to Odell, 3-5 pm * 1 child free with one adult admission, ages 2-12 A publication of The Dalles Chronicle To receive additional copies or inquire about next year s Kid s Guide contact: The Dalles Chronicle 315 Federal Street, The Dalles, OR Phone: (541) www. TheDallesChronicle.com Relax and watch the salmon swim by at Bonneville Lock and Dam exit 40 on I Fun with Glass Saturday, June 12 1 to 4 p.m. Watch the creative process unfold as artists give glass blowing demos and answer questions about the art and science of glass. Explore stained glass by young artists in the EyeSee Activity Room, and make art with colorful acetate and paper. The Mobile Hot Shop, straight from Tacoma s Museum of Glass, will be on site June with demos daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Walter Bailey Foundation and Judy Kelley. Ask about our Murder Mystery Dinner Train and Sunday Brunch Train for your next occasion! 110 Railroad Avenue Hood River, OR Fourth of July at Maryhill Sunday, July 4 5 to 10 p.m. Add some sparkle to your Fourth at Maryhill. Meet Smokey Bear, make your own flag and enjoy an awesome laser light show projected onto the museum building. Bring a picnic or purchase one from Café Maryhill. Maryhill Arts Festival Saturday, August 21 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August a.m. to 4 p.m. Artist vendors, live music, hands-on art for kids, sun viewing with the Goldendale Astronomy Club and more! Enjoy a free performance of Shakespeare s The Comedy of Errors in the Sculpture Garden at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 21. Family Fun programs are FREE. Admission to the museum during Family Fun programs is free for children under 17 with one paid adult admission

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4 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE Columbia Gorge Parks & Campgrounds WHERE: West of Stevenson, Washington on Highway 14 AGES: Ability to hike on steep trail. TRIP TIME: 1.5 hours TIP: Although the trail clings to the side of a cliff, it is very safe. Take snacks and water for the top. The top is a fenced area large enough for several people to enjoy the view. BENSON STATE The campground has picnic tables. A side trail allows the adventurers in RECREATION AREA your group to climb to an eye-level WHERE: Milepost 30 on I-84, 1 mile view of the Pool of Winds. west of Multnomah Falls AGES: All ages HOURS:Year-round. $5 Day use fee. TIP: Bring a frisbee for the disk golf course, bathing suit, and picnic lunch. EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUND WHERE: Exit 41 on I-84, 1 mile east of Bonneville Dam. AGES: All ages. Young children can play in the creek with parents watching; older kids can walk the Eagle Creek trail. Be safety conscious on the trail some areas can be dangerous. HOURS:Year-round. $5 Day use fee. TIP: While hiking, carry water and wear good walking shoes. BEACON ROCK WATERFALLS SCENIC AREA 2 WHERE: Historic Columbia River Highway 30. Take the Ainsworth Exit off I-84, east of Multnomah Falls. AGES: Ability to hike TRIP TIME: 2-3 hours TIP: The Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area is famous for its waterfalls - 77 on the Oregon side alone! Be prepared to do a lot of stopping and starting again - these spectacular waterfalls are all within about 15 miles of each other on the Historic Columbia River Highway! WALK BEHIND A WATERFALL 3 BONNEVILLE DAM WHERE: Just west of Cascade Locks, OR. TRIP TIME: 1 hour or more TIP: Take your camera WEBSITE: nwp.usace.army.mil/op/b/tours.asp There is lots to see at Bonneville Dam. Watch fish swim past the glass viewing windows and take a walk next to the massive fish ladders. You can choose to tour the facilities on your own or join an interpretive program. Don t miss the fish hatchery at this site. There are display ponds at this relaxing area where you can feed large rainbow trout and watch adult white sturgeon that are over six feet long. WATCH STURGEON!

5 THE DALLES CHRONICLE 2010 KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO Page 5 4 MOUNT HOOD SKI Bowl ADVENTURE PARK WHERE: Take Hwy 35 from Hood River to Hwy. 26. Follow signs to Government Camp. ACTIVITIES: Try the 1/2 mile Alpine slide, kiddy karts, summer tube hill, rock wall climbing, bungee trampoline, miniature golf, disc golf, horseback riding, lift-assisted mountain biking, scenic sky chair or the Kid s Fun Zone for tots. AGES: Something for all ages TRIP TIME: All day if you want PHONE: ALPINE SLIDE! 5 TIMBERLINE SKI AREA WHERE: Take Highway 35 south from Hood River, then Highway 26 W toward Portland. Turn right on Timberline Highway. AGES: If they can ski or snowboard they re old enough TRIP TIME: Chair lift hours vary WEBSITE: TIP: The weather can turn on a dime on the mountain. Always be prepared for snow conditions. Summer skiing, snowboarding, biking, camping, hiking, snowshoeing. You don t have to be a skiier to take the Magic Mile lift up to the 7000 ft. level for the best view of the Mt. Hood summit. Dine at the historic Timberline Lodge. 6 Lost Lake Resort WHERE: Take interstate 84 to Hood River, then drive southwest to Dee and follow the signs to Lost Lake, 3,100 feet up the slopes of Mt. Hood. AGES: All ages. TIP: A fee parking permit is required and for sale at Lost Lake. WEBSITE: A GREAT FISHING SPOT! ACTIVITIES: Fish, hike, or rent rowboats or paddleboats. Picnic area, 127 campsites, lodge accommodations. Well stocked General Store sells groceries, fishing tackle, licenses, bait. Trails include an easy 3.2 mile stroll around the perimeter of the lake, 2 miles of handicap accessible trail, or more difficult hikes that connect to the Pacific Crest Trail.

6 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE WALKING/ 7 BIKE TRAIL 8 CENTER COLUMBIA RIVER INTERPRETIVE WHERE: Cascade Locks, Oregon AGES: Fun for the whole family TRIP TIME Trail goes 2.5 miles to Eagle Creek Fish Hatchery TIP: Take snacks & water Explore a restored section of the Columbia River Highway. This gentle path is perfect for bicycles or a leisurely afternoon walk. Start the journey in Cascade Locks underneath Bridge of the Gods. From here the path goes beneath I-84 and climbs to an old highway bridge that crosses Ruckle s Creek. It then zooms down to Eagle Creek and a perfect spot for a picnic before returning to Cascade Locks. 9 BOAT RIDE! WHERE: Stevenson, Washington 9990 SW Rock Creek Dr. TRIP TIME: 1 hour or more. TIP: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7 days, except some holidays. PHONE: WEBSITE: columbiagorge.org COLUMBIA GORGE STERNWHEELER WHERE: Cascade Locks, Oregon AGES: Fun for the whole family TRIP TIME: Several hours TIP: Don t forget your camera PHONE: WEBSITE: PETROGLYPH RUBBINGS Step on board this authentic tripledeck sternwheeler at the Marine Park in Cascade Locks for a great adventure. Learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition while appreciating the skill of Native Americans as they fish from platforms, like their ancestors have done for thousands of years. Choose from excursion, dinner or brunch cruises.

7 THE DALLES CHRONICLE 2010 KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO Page 7 Discover Raptors! Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Off I-84 at Exit 82 The Dalles www. gorgediscover y. org Call for current raptor program times. OPEN DAILY 9-5 Art with Mark Nilsson. Shelly Toon Hight & Shanda Pickard. Cooking at Andrews Pizza, Solstice & Delish Kitchen Hikes, Field Trips, Swimming, Spanish Camps for Toddler, Preschool & Afterschool. Space is limited... Call Today! Transportation to and from White Salmon & The Dalles is available. To register, call (541) or WONDERWORKS PLAYSTATION Children 0-4 Years Indoor Community Play Room Open Wed-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 111 E. 5th St. - at United Congregational Church PUTT PUTT INDOOR MINI GOLF COURSE Located at our future home 206 Madison St.. Call for information on renting the facility for birthday parties, family reunions, or a special event

8 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE 10 WAAAM Museum WHERE: Ken Jernstedt Airfield 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, Oregon PHONE: AGES: All Ages HOURS: 9 am to 5pm, 7 days a week WEBSITE: The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM) is a living museum dedicated to preserving transportation's golden past. WAAAM honors the memory of early aviators from the first and second war, barnstormers, air mail and early transportation. The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum is one of the nation's largest collections of flying antique aero planes or airplanes and operating antique automobiles. 11 MOUNT HOOD RAILROAD Where: 13 Railroad Ave. Hood River, Oregon Ages: Fun for the whole family Trip Time: 2 and 4 hour trips available Phone: Website: Kids and parents will enjoy breath-taking views from their choice of riding in an enclosed Pullman coach, the red caboose, or the open air car. Snacks and beverages are available in the concession car. The train stops at the picturesque towns of Parkdale and Odell where your family can have a picnic in the park, browse the shops, visit a museum, or stop at one of the cafés. Don t forget the camera! A REAL TRAIN RIDE!

9 THE DALLES CHRONICLE 2010 KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO Page 9 A princess.. knight in armour... a STAR... Sign-up now for Dance Camp! Princess Camp 6/14-6/17 ages 3-5yrs Camp Camelot 6/21/-6/24 ages 6-10 yrs. 9:30-11:30. Theatre Camp and other dance camps available! Class size limited so register soon. Casual Dining Take-Out Meals KIDS EAT FREE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AFTER 5 P.M. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK SUMMER Sign-up CAMP now! 4 weeks to choose from - June July July August West 6th, Suite #200, The Dalles Jayce Tappert Swimming Fishing 1465 W. 6th The Dalles Boating Water-skiing Kayaking Stay Cool with the Corps Stay safe with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers this summer! Wear your life jacket, swim with a buddy, avoid alcohol consumption and keep an eye on your children. For more information, visit or contact: The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Interstate 84, Exit 87, The Dalles, OR Open May 1-Sept. 30, 9am - 5pm Contact the park rangers at: (541) (541) River Road, The Dalles (In the Port District) Photo by Pat Shortt Windsurfing Camping Jet skiing Picnicking Canoeing

10 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE Our Children s Place 12 WHERE: th St., Hood River AGES: Birth to 8 ACTIVITIES: A hands on play-space filled with activities that allow children to explore their imagination. Children enjoy playing the day away while parents relax and socialize with other parents. 13 WHERE: Historic Columbia Gorge Highway 30, Mosier, Oregon AGES: Baby strollers on up. TRIP TIME:.5 miles to the tunnels from Mosier. TIP: This section of the Old Scenic Highway is closed to motorized traffic. 14 Children 3 and up can also come for Play Care while parents go and enjoy time to themselves. Visit to see all there is to offer at Our Children's Place. Hood River Waterfront Park Mosier TWIN TUNNELS What a great place for the whole family to bicycle. There is no motorized traffic so this road is safe for kids still using training wheels. Even without wheels, the walk to the Twin Tunnels is just a short walk. The Twin Tunnels are also accessible from Hood River. Bike from Hood River to Mosier! WHERE: Exit 63 off I-84, North toward the river. TRIP TIME: Stay the Day Lots of fun toys to play on, picnic area and access to the river and beach. A great place to make believe! The climbing wall!

11 THE DALLES CHRONICLE 2010 KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO Page FORT DALLES MUSEUM & ANDERSON HOMESTEAD WHERE: 500 W. 15th St. The Dalles TRIP TIME: 30 minutes to one hour TIP: Summer hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 days/week PHONE: WEBSITE: FORT DALLES DAYS & RODEO IS JULY Fort Dalles is Oregon s oldest history museum. The original Surgeon s Quarters, built in 1856, is packed with cool pioneer things and photos. On the grounds are antique wagons. Across the street is the Anderson homestead - a Swedish style log home, plus a granary and barn. Summer workshops for kids and family concerts on the 4th Sundays. Family Fun Day during Fort Dalles Days is July 17, with music, wagon rides, a Pioneer Home Show & Craft Fair, living history demonstrations and more. 16 DISCOVERY CENTER and WASCO COUNTY MUSEUM See the Birds of Prey Exhibit. KIDS EXPLORER ROOM Hang out in the Kid s Explorer Room. Dig for artifacts in the sand, make a craft jacket, load a keelboat with supplies without tipping it over and try on Lewis and Clark era clothing. WHERE: 5000 Discovery Dr., The Dalles MAIN ATTRACTION: Kids Explorer Room TRIP TIME: Stay as long as you want TIP: Open 7 days a week all year long PHONE: WEBSITE: gorgediscovery.org

12 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE 17 Sorosis Park WHERE: Sorosis Park, The Dalles, 350 E. Scenic Dr. at the summit of the hill HOURS: Open daylight hours TIP: Bring a picnic lunch Enjoy Tree Top play park. Nearby is a Frisbee disc golf course and tennis courts for the older kids, so be sure to bring a throwing disc or racquet. A hiking trail surrounds the park, and across the street is the Veterans Memorial on Scenic Drive. Tree Top Play Park 18 WHERE: United Church of Christ Congregational Church, 111 E. 5th St. The Dalles AGES: 0-4 years HOURS: Open Wed- Sat 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. WEBSITE: Creative playspace for chlldren. Including arts and crafts, play kitchen, tumbling mats and a Bernouli Blower. Try out the Putt-Putt mini-golf couse! The course is set up in Wonderworks future home at 206 Madison Street, downtown The Dalles. The Putt-Putt course will be open weekends to help raise funds for wonderworks new home. 19 WONDERWORKS MUSEUM Riverfront Trail & Taylor Lake WHERE: Trail access at the Wasco County Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Dr. The Dalles, off of Hwy 30. AGES: This is a paved trail and is appropriate hikers and bicyclists of all ages. TRIP TIME: Thirty minutes to two hours or more TIP: Be sure to take enough drinking water on a hot summer day. Go bike riding, hiking, look for osprey and bald eagles, or fish for large mouth bass from the shore of Taylor Lake, a great kid s fishing spot. WHERE: The Dalles. Taylor Lake is a 3 km walk from the Discovery Center or auto access from Taylor Lake road. TRIP TIME: A lazy afternoon TIP: To fish, you will need a fishing license.

13 THE DALLES CHRONICLE 2010 KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO Page COLUMBIA HILLS STATE PARK & PETROGLYPH DISPLAY WHERE: From The Dalles cross the Columbia River Bridge and head East on SR 14, lake entrance at milepost 85 TRIP TIME: ALL DAY TIP: Picnic and Camping available. Reservations are needed to view She Who Watches Horse Thief Lake at Columbia Hills State Park was once a sacred Native American village and burial site. This special place still holds many pictographs and petroglyphs to view, including the Northwest s most famous petroglyph, She Who Watches or Tsagagalal. This petroglyph is protected and can only be seen on a guided tour. The lake (created by The Dalles Dam Reservoir), is a great place to swim, fish and play. Make time to see the petroglyphs MARYHILL MUSEUM & STONEHENGE MEMORIAL 21 WHERE: On Washington Hwy SR-14, just west of US 97 and across the Biggs-Sam Hill Bridge from I-84. HOURS: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, including holidays, March 15 to Nov. 15 TIP: Stonehenge Memorial, the sculpture garden, picnic grounds and parking are free. PHONE: (509) WEBSITE: 22 VIEW PLANETS & STARS THROUGH THE 24.5 TELESCOPE WHERE: Goldendale, Washington State Park Interpretative Center TIME: Wednesday through Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to midnight TIP: Call ahead for information PHONE: (509) WEBSITE: An evening session from 8:00 to Midnight gives visitors a chance to view celestial objects through the eyepiece of some of the observatory's telescopes, including the 24.5 inch Cassegrain.

14 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE 23 Wasco Railroad Depot-History CenteR WHERE: Wasco, Oregon TRIP TIME: A great day trip. (1/2 hour drive from The Dalles) HOURS: Open Fri and Sat., Noon-4p.m.or by appointment FT. ELECTRIC TRAIN! Shaniko Ghost Town WHERE: Shaniko, Oregon TRIP TIME: Most of a summer day Once the wool capitol of Oregon, Shaniko is now considered a ghost town. See the historic buildings and relics of days gone by. The Wasco railroad depot is 110 years old and inside the railroad museum are many photos and history of the old days. The unique N Gauge train, has a wealth of miniaturized detail complete with towns, farms, mountains and canyons. The model train is 14 FT. x 28 FT. Kids of all ages will enjoy seeing the train run. The park has a train caboose, picnic areas and restrooms. A great day trip. 24 OREGON HAS THE MOST GHOST TOWNS OF ANY STATE IN THE USA 25 WHITE WATER RAFTING WHERE: Deschutes River, Klickitat River, White Salmon River AGES: 10+ TRIP TIME: Most of a summer day TIP: Use one of the professional rafting guides for a fun and safe trip. You ll find the river guides in Maupin, Oregon and White Salmon, Washington. Be prepared for a wet and wild ride down the scenic rivers of the Columbia Gorge. The best time for white water rafting is on hot summer days where a good drenching feels great. Best bet is to make reservations with one of the professional rafting companies and let your guide do all of the work. LOTS OF WHITE WATER THRILLS!!!

15 THE DALLES CHRONICLE 2010 KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO Page 15 Wasco County Fair & Rodeo There s something for everyone at the fair! Free Thursday August 19 Kids Play Day Rodeo Friday, August 20 & Saturday, August 21 OMSI Exhibit Demolition Derby Teen Dance Fashion Show Kids Tractor Pull August 19-22, Tygh Valley 2010 Over 100 RV spaces for camping. Lots of room for picnics

16 Page KIDS GUIDE: 25 THINGS TO DO THE DALLES CHRONICLE nurture your child s potential ENROLL IN PRESCHOOL For a list of preschools in your area call Child Care Partners at WHY IS PRESCHOOL SO IMPORTANT? At Preschool, children learn to listen, take turns, follow directions, and ask for help. At Preschool, children learn new skills by playing and interacting with friends. At Preschool, children get ready for school by practicing numbers and letters, and learning patterns. At Preschool, children thrive in a learning environment that is rich with books, colors, sounds, textures and activities. CALL CHILD CARE PARTNERS at for more information.