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