Hood River Valley Blossom Time in Hood River
Hood River Valley Blossom Time marks the April opening weekend of the Hood River Fruit Loop, a self-guided 35-mile country drive past 32 on-the-farm fruit stands, wineries, breweries and cideries as the valley's pear, apple and cherry trees begin flowering.
Fruit growing has defined the Hood River Valley's economy since 1855, when the first orchards went into the ground in the shadow of Mount Hood, taking advantage of the valley's volcanic soil and the temperature moderation provided by the nearby Columbia River Gorge.