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{Living in the Gorge}
 Thinking of relocating or starting a new business? The Columbia River Gorge is a great region to combine your vocation with your avocation. We are truly blessed with some of the nation’s best recreational resources. There are many new and exciting businesses establishing their trades here where their employees (and families) enjoy a wonderful outdoor lifestyle. Mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, skiing, windsurfing, kiteboarding and much more are all right here.
The GTA supports the surrounding communities and educational programs through the direct efforts of our membership. We provide technology mentoring, conduct seminars, sponsor job fairs, carry out surveys, and organize monthly networking meetings to share ideas. Our goal is to “keep in touch” through these initiatives and other general public awareness events that are very important to sustaining our area.
Many local and visiting artists have found the Gorge a wonderfully inspiring location to create, work and share their trade. Families and businesses here understand the importance of these contributions and appreciate what the arts have done to promote the area.
Below is some information to get you started reviewing our area’s housing, schools, and employment opportunities:
Employment Opportunities ...
Public and Private Schools ...
Real Estate and other Housing Needs ...
A view of the river, a view of Mt. Adams or a view of Mt. Hood - depending on your preferences, there is a large variety of housing in the Columbia Gorge region.
In 2006 the average sale price for a home in the Columbia River Gorge region sold for $251,300. There is a great deal of variety in the market for all income levels.
Arts & Entertainment ...
- Gorge Artists Open Studios: During the second weekend in April view original artwork from artists participating in the Gorge artists Open Studios Tour.
- Gorge Dance: Public dance, live music, and events calendar throughout the Gorge.
- Columbia Center for the Arts: Located in downtown Hood River, Columbia Center for the arts offers theatre performances, a rotating gallery of original artwork, classes, special lectures, and more.
- Skamania Performing Arts: Musicals, guest artist series, workshops, and dance classes in Skamania County, Washington.
- The Dalles Theatre Company: Offers about three performances per year in The Dalles, Oregon
- White Salmon Arts Council: Visit this vibrant arts community in Klickitat County, across the river from Hood River. A walking map featuring 14 artists in the downtown area is available on their website.
- The Dalles Art Association Located in an old Carnegie library, The Dalles Art Center offers a rotating gallery of artwork and classes for all age ranges.
- Maryhill Museum With over 6000 acres of land, Maryhill Museum serves as a nature conservancy as well as a place to experience art.
- Golden Art Gallery Gallery of artists' works in Goldendale, Washington.
Recreation...
- Boating
- Bowling
- Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
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- Kiteboarding
- Mountain Biking
- Skiing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Windsurfing
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Webcams...
Hood River, Oregon
Stevenson, Washington
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