Mosier, OR

Occupy The Gorge - Mosier Occupation Nov 4-11, 2011

During the week, I saw several Occupy The Gorge and Occupy Mosier signs throughout Hood River. Saturday morning, I made a special trip to see Occupy Mosier for myself.

Mosier has a reported total population of 430 - not your typical urban center being occupied. And a long way from Wall Street.

It was an overcast, rainy morning with not much activity. A few campers were straightening signs. I told them I was taking pics for our blog. They invited me to have some coffee and join the discussion. With my age, and my Audi parked next to me, I think they were being nice, not expecting me to accept the invitation. They were right; although I would have except for the appointment in 30 minutes.

They did say they were the smallest Occupy movement and proud of it.

Occupy The Gorge/Mosier is different as there is a specific timeframe for it to end. The last day of Occupy Mosier is November 11, 2011.

The Occupy The Gorge web site indicates they were encouraged by Mosier residents to Occupy. Some of the residents also want them to leave. While driving by, I saw a person waving his arms and shouting to the campers. He also left his own sign with his First Amendment rights clearly expressed.

I took this photo from the Mosier Twin Tunnel Trail that connects Hood River to Mosier along the Historic Columbia Gorge Hwy. A favorite place for many to walk or ride bikes.

The fire burning near Mosier, Oregon in the Columbia River Gorge covers over 1,000 acres. The State Historic Columbia River Highway Trail and the Hatfield east and west trail heads remain closed. I took these pictures this afternoon, Aug.30, 2009, from the Washington side of the Columbia River looking across to east of Hood River and west of Mosier.

Mosier, Oregon is a small town, population 430, located approximately 6 miles east of Hood River in Wasco County. Mosier is home to the popular Good River Restaurant and their newest addition the Thirsty Woman Pub. Take a break and visit the local ice cream shop in Mosier, Route 30. You can view classic and vintage porsches while you have your ice cream. Many people love the Mosier Community School, a charter school for grades K-6. The Twin Tunnel Trailhead is located in Mosier and also in Hood River. If you would like to buy a home in Mosier there are currently 17 homes listed on the market starting at $217,000. Mosier is located on the dry side of the gorge. You will see views of Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood and the Columbia River from many locations. The vegetation is scrub oaks, pine trees and grasses. Call if you would like to find a home in Mosier to call your own.

The Good River Restaurant is located about 6 miles east of Hood River in the tiny town of Mosier, Oregon. The restaurant's lunch menu includes tasty foods like a Grilled organic portabella mushroom sandwich w/balsamic, white truffle oil, roasted red peppers, and honey-lime dressing or the Mosier pizza with smoked bacon, carmelized pears, blue cheese, and mozzerella. How about the Providence salad with grilled chicken, apple wood smoked bacon, hard boiled egg, avacodo, cherry tomatoes, creamy vinaigrette + baby greens. For dinner you might enjoy Garam Masala Vegetarian Curry with chickpeas, spinach, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, almonds, coconut milk, garlic + rice blend or Pacific Sea Bass pan seared with a caper, olive, garlic, tomatillo, tequilla green sauce + rice blend. These are just a few of the many items available on the menu. There is also a full bar.

You'll enjoy the charming dining atmosphere with river views. The rustic building was remodeled using many reclaimed wood products. Outdoor dining is available seasonally.

The Good River Restaurant is open 5 days a week.

Wed- Fri 11-2 /5-close lunch + dinner

Sat 11am to close lunch + dinner

Sun 9am to close breakfast lunch dinner

Closed
Mon + Tuesday