Famous for it's fruit production, (Apples and Pears), the Hood River valley and the museum are located just off Interstate 84 at exit 64.

Exhibits include Native American, Fruit and Logging Industries, Finnish, Japanese and Hispanic Cultures, Hobby Cases, Dolls, Toys, Doctor's Buggy and Period Parlor. The Lewis & Clark Exhibit is based upon the Portland, Oregon Lewis and Clark Exposition of 1905.

Hours: Apr-Aug, Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm. Sep-Oct Open daily 12-4

Admission Free: Donations Accepted

Hood River drains into The Columbia River Gorge. Columbia River Gorge Nat'l Scenic Area is a spectacular river canyon cutting the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountains. It's 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep with the north canyon walls in Washington State and the south canyon walls in Oregon State.

This is just one of the many Historical Museums located throughout Oregon.

Location: PO Box 781, 300 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River Oregon 97031 Telephone 541-386-6772 Fax 541-386-6772

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29 Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15 Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12 Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

Other upcoming events include: Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, A Winter Tradition Pleasant Hill November 24 thru December 24 Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12 Horse-drawn Elk Viewing Tours North Powder December 18 thru February 28 Oddwater - Where it's OK to be weird Newport continuing thru January 1 Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond November 28