But autumn is the ideal time to savor the valley's abundance. In summer, as the fruits begin to ripen, local stands offer berries, cherries, peaches and fresh baked goods for sale. An annual Blossom Festival held in mid-April honors the occasion. In spring, the countryside is awash in fragrance and color as the white and p ink blossoms of pear, apple, and cherry trees reach their peak. A Fruit Loop Driving Map, available at the tourist office in Hood River guides you through the valley to over thirty member farms, fruit stands, country markets, and wineries. You'll immediately recognize the scene from the colorful labels of old fruit packing crates.įrom here, follow any number of back roads up the east side of the valley, returning on the west side. Mt Hood and the surrounding acres of orchards, farms, and forests. Here, the entire valley stretches out below, offering sweeping views of 11,239 ft. Over thirty percent of the nation's winter pears are harvested here, along with a variety of apples, berries, peaches, and cherries.Īny visit must begin with a stop at Panorama Point, off East Side Road a few miles south of Hood River. Located about 45 minutes east of Portland by way of the Columbia Gorge, and directly south of the town of Hood River, the area is Oregon's largest fruit growing region. It's a 35-mile scenic meander through the fruit orchards, small towns, and back roads of the Hood River Valley. No, the Fruit Loop is not the name of a candy treat, a Carmen Miranda earring, or a ride at the state fair. Forest Service.Harvest Season along the Fruit Loop By Pat Snider This app is powered by OnCell, an official mobile partner of the U.S. A static area map also helps orient you when connectivity is not available.ĭownloading this app will store its contents on your device, so you can continue to access the tour and information when there is no cell coverage in the forest. A GPS map allows visitors to explore our forest and locate nearby points of interest. In addition to a mobile tour, use this app for easy access to valuable visitor information, including location and way-finding information, alerts and events, and recreational opportunities.
Featuring audio, image galleries, historic imagery, and GPS maps, the app tells the story of our rich landscape through the eyes and words of those dedicated to preserving it. Through these interpretive tours, visitors and armchair travelers alike can learn more about the areas diverse natural and cultural history. This app provides exclusive tours and content created by s educational Interpreters and Rangers.
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