I have visited Kiyokawa at farmers markets before (they're at 13 of them!), but this month was the…read morefirst time I went out to their farm in Parkdale, OR. This is a third generation farm - their grandparents immigrated from Japan in the early 1900s. It's almost 300 acres and they've got apples, pears, peaches, cherries, berries, and probably more. The farmstand is open July through November. They've got a pick your own/U-pick options. They specialize in growing over 150 different varieties of apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruit. Their website is pretty up-to-date on which fruit are available at any given time. I really enjoyed stopping into the marketplace for a wide selection of pre-picked fruits, some of which had samples available. They were priced by weight and I was very pleased with the cost in the end ($12 for so many apples!).

Love Kiyokawa. First off, the scenery is beautiful in Parkdale surrounded by all the fruit trees…read moreplus the mountain. And this orchard is so fun to visit in mid-October during harvest time. They have wagon rides, a big fort for kids, an apple variety tasting, and dozens & dozens of apples and pear varieties for sale. We filled up a box of cosmic crisps to take home, plus loaded up on a bunch of jugs of honey for the year - 3 lbs for $24 is a great deal. I also walked through the orchard and loved that they labeled all the rows of trees so you can see all the many varieties. They had apple cider and apples with caramel sauce as samples while waiting in line. While I'm disappointed that the apple tasting still costs as much as last year, the experience is otherwise great and I'll be back.

Okay- Maps program misses the address by a couple of blocks- their location is just east of where…read moreit should be. Great fruit and very good service- highly recommend.

Absolute best fruit stand I've ever seen. I love how you always have an abundance of fruit and veg…read moreto choose from. I'd never hade huckleberries, I believe it was, and they were delicious! And the raspberries, holy moly. I have one gallon bag left, and can't decide how to use them. Either way, I can't wait for spring and summer for all of what the harvests bring!

ok I go in here often... today I came in for a wrap asked for my veggies and she added lettuce. I…read moretold her there was no lettuce on it and she argued with me. after that instead of remaking it she proceeded to pick off the lettuce and continue making my wrap. this could be a big problem if someone was allergic to the thing you put on. overall disappointed today.

Stopped here tonight for supper. I had a turkey on white…read morewith mayo and mustard. Added lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pickles. Everything was super fresh and tasted great. I was pleasantly surprised. I saw some reviews with less than happy customers, but my experience was above expectations. The woman behind the counter was super friendly and made me feel like I was at my moms getting a sandwich made. So happy I stopped. Easy on and off the highway and lots of parking for all types of vehicles. The store seemed a little cluttered with merchandise but food area looked clean and well kept. Truck stop right across the street so even truckers could enjoy!!

Pearl's Place is a six minute drive out of Hood River. It is a five generation family farm that…read moreoffers apple/pear/peach/cherry/plum picking, seasonal berries, pumpkin patches, a cornhole league, Christmas trees, and more. It is a great option for U-Pick, especially for kids, and they are dog-friendly (on leash of course). Speaking of kid-friendly, they have a little playground and a straw bale maze. There are great photo opportunities and wonderful views of Mt Adams on a clear day. Their farm stand features all the locally made goodies you could want, and there is a resident cat. Don't skip the Gorge Glacier - apple cider slush, caramel, vanilla soft serve, and whipped cream. Easy parking, lot on gravel. Portapotty only.

Pearl's Place is a cute little fruit stand in Hood River. They had various fruits and other food…read moreitems for sale. The had the option for u-pick as well. We browsed the stand and opted to get a Black Mamba Watermelon, Pluerries, and Peaches. Their card machine was down so they were only accepting Venmo and cash. The sign for this wasn't visible until we got to the register. They should have had a sign near the entrance, so people are aware before shopping.

Coming from Hawaii it was a different experience picking your own fresh fruits right off the trees…read moreand having to enjoy them and take it home. When we went in August the only fruits that we could pick was doughnut peaches and blueberries, because the apples were not ready to be picked and the pears had a little more time before they were for eating. Over all it was a fun experience and after you are finish filling your bag they weight it and charge you $5.00 per pound.

Cute spot! I went here late season in October and it was pretty picked over but the apples were…read moresuper cheap. The person working was really not very welcoming or friendly though and just had some weird vibes! The setting is beautiful though and once you're among the apple trees it's very peaceful.

Mary hill go down hills ! Food is bad , wine is not good for the price. Services are good still.read more

I don't know if it gets any better than the vineyards, but what about the museum? What about the…read moreamphitheatre? Mary Hill is definitely my favorite place to go when in the Mid-Columbia area. I find myself here constantly commuting for work and visiting friends in Eastern Washington and Oregon. I love stopping by and taking in the view of the beautiful Columbia Gorge and engaging in whatever activities the Mary Hill area has in store for me. They have feature concerts every Summer and early Fall season. They make quality wine and grape products, and the museum is very cool if you haven't checked it out! There is so much to do, you can't miss out on this place. I highly recommend on your way through the area. Give it a look!

Awesome cherries!!!!!! never had any that were better. Super tight operation and attention to…read moredetails. I always look for Polehn when buying cherries.

We visited Packer Orchards & Bakery as one of the stops on the Hood River Fruit Loop in early May…read more You know what gets me into a store? Samples! This place has tons of them, basically all of their products, all on a table right in front of the store. Before even taking a step inside, I had basically filled myself with jams, butters, and pickles! We ended up only buying an empanada on this trip, although I was sorely tempted at filling my entire pantry with their jams and jellies, not to mention their pies... If only we had a cooler with us... Huckleberry Empanada ($6.50) - Their huckleberry jam is the best of the ones I've tried. Other places in Oregon, on the Fruit Loop and off, have a dried fruit kind of taste or lean musty in flavor. This one has full bodied huckleberry flavor that's quite fresh. It may be due to them using a different variety of huckleberry? Anyways, it's filled inside an expertly baked outer crust that holds the filling in well and adds some buttery crisp, pie crust like texture. I really enjoyed my visit to Packer Orchards & Bakery. Out of the 7 or 8 stops we made on the Fruit Loop, this, along with their farm location, ended up being my favorite by far.

Love it here so much ! So many yummy treats for the road or for home. Everything is super fresh…read more Love that there an area set up for samples. This is a must stop whenever I find myself in the Hoodriver area.