The air is warming, the sun is shining — it’s spring in Oregon, and the entire landscape of The Beaver State is coming alive! While there are so many beautiful places to visit during this time of year, nothing beats the pure pleasure of Oregon’s blossoming trees. In the Hood River Valley, there’s a wondrous thing happening right now that’s the most exuberant celebration of spring. The apple blossom fields at Mt. View Orchards are blooming, and it’s a delightful event you really must experience.

Mt. View Orchards is a 50-acre fruit farm nestled just north of Mt. Hood, in the quaint town of Parkdale.

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During the summer and fall, the orchard offers a variety of u-pick opportunities that really showcase Oregon’s bounty.

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In fact, Mt. View Orchard has been ranked as one of the top u-pick orchards in the country!

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But Oregonians were already aware of Mt. View Orchard’s charms, which aren’t limited to u-pick season.

Mt. View Orchards/Facebook (In fact, this charming orchard is a favorite spot for Oregon weddings!)

In the spring months, as the world begins to thaw and come to life, something truly magnificent happens in the Hood River Valley.

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At Mt. View Orchards, the hundreds of fruit trees shrug off the past and undergo a massive metamorphosis…

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…and the apple blossoms begin to bloom.

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In the autumn, these trees will yield some of the most succulent stone fruit in the PNW.

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But for now, this floral fanfare is simply something to savor. Take a scenic drive through the Hood River Valley, and soak it all up.

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Oregon is coming to life right as we speak, and you can experience this triumph at Mt. View Orchards.

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There are so many beautiful places in The Beaver State, but this time of year, Mt. View Orchards truly is one of the most winsome. The apple blossoms are blooming now, so jump in the car and journey to the Mt. Hood River Valley to experience this exuberant welcoming of spring!

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(In fact, this charming orchard is a favorite spot for Oregon weddings!)

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