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Sound RIDER! Gorge Kid's Explorer Fund
What Is It?
The Sound RIDER! Gorge
Kid's Explorer Fund is a pool of money set aside each year to fund
educational and recreational activities for youth living in the
counties surrounding the National Scenic Columbia River Gorge Area
of the Northwest United States. These counties include Wasco
(OR), Hood
River (OR), Klickitat (WA), Skamania (WA), Clark (WA) and Multnomah (OR).
Monies can be requested by each
counties Parks & Recreation divisions, area museums, visitors
centers, schools and other recreational and educational entities to cover the cost of
educational and recreational activities that will expand a youth's
knowledge about the history and understanding of the area in which
they live. This may include, but is not limited to, field
trips to Oregon's Vista House, Washington's Goldendale Observatory,
hikes along historical areas of US Highway 30 including Oregon's
Multnomah Falls, educational excursions to and around Washington's
Mt. St. Helens and visits to the educational centers in the Gorge in
both Washington and Oregon.
Why the Fund Exists
 Each
year Sound RIDER! puts on a week long motorcycle event
called 'Rally Week in the Gorge.' Held at the end of each August,
the event draws motorcyclists from all over the US and Canada and
provides a chance for them to explore one of the most beautiful
places in the Northwest. In talking with local kids and parents, it
became apparent to Sound RIDER! associates we were learning more
about the region through our reconnaissance trips to the area than
most youth (and parents) knew that lived locally in the Gorge
region.
The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular place to
learn both a wealth of history and various sciences including
geology, biology and botany. We feel it's important for youth
living in the region to learn all they can about where they live as
they are the future body that will continue to protect this crown
jewel of the Northwest in years to come.
How To Request the Funds
To request funds for an outing send a letter to
our office, or email us with the following details:
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Name and type of outing you're planning (i.e.
Group visit Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center)
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Proposed outing date and time
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Age range and up to how many youth will the
outing be open to
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Costs for transportation, admissions, lunch or
otherwise
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How the outing will be promoted to area youth
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The name of person in charge of the outing
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The name of the person who will be responsible
for obtaining photographs of the outing throughout the day
Send your request on your letterhead to our
offices at:
Sound RIDER!
Gorge Explorer Fund Request
2226 Eastlake Ave E #69
Seattle, WA 98102
Or email it to us to editor@soundrider.com.
At this time the program is open to the schools,
educational programs and parks and
recreation departments of Clark, Wasco, Hood, Klickitat, Wasco, Skamania and the eastern
most areas of Multnomah county.
If you have any further questions feel free to
contact our offices at 206-329-7808
Outings to Consider
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Outing to the Maryhill Museum of Art with a
stop at Stonehenge
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Vista House Tour with hike along a waterfall
or two below after lunch
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A cruise along the Columbia River on the
Sternwheeler paddle wheel boat with lunch
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An evening visit to the Goldendale Observatory
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Museum tour of the Columbia Gorge Interpretive
Center with a late afternoon hike up Beacon Rock
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An interpretive hike through the Tom McCall
State Preserve and afternoon ice cream at Route 30 Classics and
Roadside Refreshments
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An educational visit to the Bonneville Lock &
Dam with a late afternoon stop at the old Cascade locks
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A museum tour of the Gorge Discovery Center
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A trip to the History Museum of Hood River
County
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An all day trip to the Mt. St Helens Visitor
Center
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A visit to the Klickitat Fish Hatchery
complete with salmon luncheon
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An archeological visit near Celilo Falls
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