​Peter's Continuing Education Courses
Through research and site visits, you will learn the natural, human and cultural history of each site. You will also have an opportunity to develop high interest lessons for your students that meet your teaching goals.
EACH OF THE COURSES ON THIS PAGE ARE ONE CREDIT
BONNEVILLE DAM & EAGLE CREEK
In this fun and diversified course, you will explore several natural and historic sites in this section of the Columbia River Gorge. Your explorations will take you on a two mile round trip hike to see both Munra Falls and Wahclella Falls. You'll also visit the Bonneville Dam and the Bonneville Fish Hatchery (home of Herman the Sturgeon, and hundreds of spawning salmon, in the fall). Other sites to visit include Eagle Creek, Marine Park in Cascades Locks, Thunder Island and the beautiful and historic Bridge of the Gods. You'll develop ideas to supplement your teaching across the curriculum.
CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE & HOOD RIVER
In this fun and diversified course, you will visit three waterfalls near Starvation Creek, as well as the Mitchell Point and Mosier Tunnels. You will also visit the Hood River Historical Museum, Hood River Waterfront Park, and the historic Columbia River Gorge Hotel. Through readings and site visits, you will learn how natural features have helped shape the economy and sparked recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to this beautiful section of Oregon.
EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE & CATHERINE CREEK
ThIs course is best explored from mid April through early May, when a variety of wildflowers create a magical atmosphere on trails just east of Hood River. This course includes short hikes at the Memaloose Hills Trail, where hundreds of balsam root plants create a field of gold in late April. Other beautiful walks are at the Tom McCall Preserve and at Catherine Creek in Washington, where the historic Camas plant creates a sea of blue in late April. A drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway to Rowena Crest reveals outstanding Gorge scenery.
If any of these courses interest you, please contact Peter at walkportland@msn.com. Peter can provide specific information about how to complete each course.