Michelle Petersen Real Estate » Where can I learn more about the area? http://michellepetersenrealestate.com Building our community one member at a time. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:00:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Visitor Information for the Columbia Gorge http://michellepetersenrealestate.com/join/visitor-information-for-the-columbia-gorge/2009_10_17/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://michellepetersenrealestate.com/join/visitor-information-for-the-columbia-gorge/2009_10_17/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:27:38 +0000 PaigeP http://michellepetersenrealestate.com/?p=240 columbia gorgeThere are so many things available for residents or visitors in the Columbia River Gorge area. People visit from all around the world throughout the year, but only a few have the privilege of living in the Gorge. I have written about some of the major recreational activities, dining options, and best things to see in the Gorge; however, there is so much more. The Gorge is known for being a haven for the outdoor enthusiast and environmentally conscious citizen. If you would like to know more about what it is like living in the Gorge, please view the Chamber of Commerce websites listed below. There is information regarding recreation, art & culture, dining, planning a trip, and relocation among other things.

Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce

Hood River County Chamber of Commerce

West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce

Skamania County Chamber of Commerce

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]]> http://michellepetersenrealestate.com/join/visitor-information-for-the-columbia-gorge/2009_10_17/feed/ 0 Schools in the Columbia Gorge http://michellepetersenrealestate.com/join/schools/2009_10_16/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://michellepetersenrealestate.com/join/schools/2009_10_16/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:31:48 +0000 PaigeP http://michellepetersenrealestate.com/?p=199 schoolSchools in the Columbia Gorge vary in size, but each one places a strong focus on education and guidance for children of all ages. Instructors recognize the importance of academics, athletics, art, and all other major disciplines of education. There are five main county school districts located in the heart of the Columbia Gorge area. Wasco County, Hood River County, Skamania County, Klickitat County, and Sherman County all have pre-schools, elementary, middle, and high schools.

The majority of schools are public with a few private schools in the larger cities. Head Start and Montessori programs are also really popular for parents looking for a more hands-on learning experience. The size of school also varies greatly. Hood River High School for example has about 4 times as many students than Columbia High School in White Salmon.

Please view the websites below for more information on education in the Gorge:

Hood River County School District

Skamania County School District

Sherman County School District

Klickitat County School District

Wasco County School District

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