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Explore the story behind our new site and discover how we’re connecting the Gorge community through activities, events, and resources.

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Columbia Gorge Youth Soccer

Spring 2026 Registration Now Open!

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Mon Jan 12

Hood River Youth Lacrosse Registration Open!

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Tue Feb 24

Let's Get Out summer registration opens

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Tue Mar 10

Learning Together: Tools & Supports for Neurodiverse Families

MoonMountain Hwy, 113 W Steuben St, Bingen, WA 98605

Sun Mar 15

Invent a Wildflower: Art, Science & Storytelling

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Tue Apr 14

Finding Your Way: Supporting Children Who Challenge Us

MoonMountain Hwy, 113 W Steuben St, Bingen, WA 98605
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Youth Mountain Biking Programs in the Columbia Gorge: Spring & Summer Guide

March 3, 2026

As we edge closer to spring and the days get longer, April marks the start of mountain biking season in the Gorge—and there are more opportunities than ever for kids to ride, progress, and build confidence on two wheels. The Gorge is one of the best places in the country for kids to grow up riding mountain bikes. From striders just learning balance to teens racing enduro, there are clear pathways for every age and level. Here’s a guide to some of the primary youth mountain biking programs in the Gorge—and what makes each one unique.
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Your Guide to Dance, Theatre & Music for Kids and Teens in the Gorge

February 5, 2026

One of our goals at Gorge Youth is to help families see all the options for different activities available to kids and teens in the Columbia Gorge — all in one place, in plain language, and from a youth perspective. For this post, we invited a local high school student who is involved in theatre and dance to share what she knows about the performing arts landscape here. Below is her take on some of the dance, theatre, and music opportunities available in our community, along with a snapshot of additional programs offered. Whether your child is just beginning to explore the arts or already loves to perform, we hope this guide helps you discover something new — and reminds you how much creativity is growing right here in the Gorge.
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Youth Sports Pathways in the Gorge: Lacrosse

January 25, 2026

In the Columbia Gorge, youth sports aren’t just after-school activities — they’re part of how kids find confidence, community, and a sense of belonging. From soccer fields and swim lanes to mountain bike trails, dance studios, and gyms families are navigating a growing landscape of options and pathways for their kids. This new Gorge Youth series is all about making those pathways clearer. Each feature will spotlight a different sport in our region — how kids get started, what programs exist locally, what the developmental pathway looks like from elementary through high school, and how families can choose what’s right for their child, whether that’s recreational, competitive, school-based, or simply for the love of movement. We’ll talk with local coaches, program leaders, and parents, explore questions around access, cost, time commitment, and multi-sport balance, and share what makes each sport’s culture and community unique here in the Gorge. We’re kicking off the series with lacrosse. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or wondering what the long-term pathway looks like for your child, this first installment will help you get oriented.
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