By: Lisa Kosglow
Founder Of: Lets Get Out
Letting the Kid Guide
If there’s any one thing we can definitively say about Lisa it’s this: she’s intimately familiar with the beating heart of the Hood River Valley. This Play List is guided by the kids—and not in a predictable ice-cream-to-toy-store manner (although she believes Mike’s Ice Cream and G. Willikers are a must not miss). “My philosophy about engaging and connecting with kids is that we need to meet them where they are; find out what interests them,” Lisa explains. Her new book co-authored with Margot Angstrom and illustrated by Sarah Uhl) Let the Kid Guide: Putting Nature Back into Our Lives helps parents figure out how to do just that.
Here are a few of Lisa’s favorite spots for kids in Hood River.
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Good News Gardening
It’s off the beaten path, with great morning light and so much to look at while you wait for your food (or wait to finish your food).
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Family Man at Post Canyon
There’s so much to explore by bike and on foot! We sometimes like to hop off our bikes and go build forts in the woods.
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- Dine
Twin Peaks Drive In
Ride (with your older kids) down to Twin Peaks from Family man. There are tons of options even for vegetarians/vegans!
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- Recreation
- Shop
Pure Stoke
Every time I go in there, I’m blown away by the staff. They don’t mess around. They ALL use the gear, know all the trails, and know the conditions. And they’re so generous with their knowledge.
Shop Now“Here in Hood River it feels like the volcanoes are our stewards; they sit in our skyline. Those mountains make this place feel so grounded.”
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Solstice Wood Fired Pizza
Solstice takes locally-sourced ingredients and turns them into incredible dishes. Our family loves to have a bite then walk along the Waterfront Park Trail in the evening, getting a sundown view down the Gorge from The Hook.
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The Hood River Inn
We love the waterfront views and the amazing huckleberry pancakes in the morning. Their deck seating is great, and we can go running, biking, and walking on the Waterfront Trail right from the room.
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Bring Along Lisa’s Books
Kidding Around the Gorge is an ideal companion to an active, creative weekend with little ones. Pair it with Let the Kid Guide: Putting Nature Back into Our Lives, and you’ll be perfectly prepared to be more present and connected to the Gorge and your loved ones.
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