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![Local Spotlight on Alex Whitaker from West Coast Strength](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AlewWhitaker2-1000x675.jpg)
Local Spotlight on Alex Whitaker from West Coast Strength
![Haunted Independence, Marilyn Morton](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Ghost7-1080x675.jpg)
Haunted Independence, Marilyn Morton
The temperature is dropping and people are putting on their comfiest sweaters. This can only mean one thing… the fall season is upon us! And if you love Halloween as much as the Independence Hotel does, then you are ready for changing leaves, hot apple cider, pumpkin...
![Celebrating Harvest At The Independence Hotel](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Oregon-Vineyard-Willamette-Valley.jpeg)
Celebrating Harvest At The Independence Hotel
It is engrained in us from our time at school that summer is flashy, exciting, and full of joy, but in Oregon wine country, there is no time more celebrated than the fall. Light rains cool off the previous summer heat and the leaves change color, turning from green to...
![Day-Trip: The Oregon Coast](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/coast-1080x613.png)
Day-Trip: The Oregon Coast
The Independence Hotel is a jumping off point for adventures near and far. Take easy day trips from The Independence and experience ecosystems and activities so vastly different you will marvel at the diversity of the landscapes. We love boasting about the beauty of...
![Day-Trip: Mt. Hood and The Columbia River Gorge](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/13903668407_04f4b59132_b-1024x675.jpg)
Day-Trip: Mt. Hood and The Columbia River Gorge
There is so much to explore within a two-hour drive from the hotel, and this post is about the ridiculously scenic Hood River. Not only is the town of Hood River packed with charm, delicious food, wine and beer, but it is located within the Columbia Gorge National...
![Day-Trip: 10 Waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_5442-1080x675.jpg)
Day-Trip: 10 Waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park
At The Independence Hotel, we love Oregon Wine Country and you could spend years exploring new wineries and vineyards, but there is so much beauty in the Pacific Northwest, and The Independence is a perfect jumping off point to explore. So why not stay an extra night...
![Summer Vibes in Independence: 2023](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KMG_4686-1080x675.jpg)
Summer Vibes in Independence: 2023
Summer is officially here, bringing with it countless activities, events, and family fun to explore in Independence. The only catch is many of these activities fill up quickly, so we recommend reserving your spot to stay with us (along with any other activities you’d...
![“Best of” Cycling Recommendations from our GM, Sam Diaz!](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bike-August-1.png)
“Best of” Cycling Recommendations from our GM, Sam Diaz!
No one can offer better local recommendations than the locals, so when it comes to cycling, there is no better person to turn to than our General Manager, Samuel Diaz. Sam is a local and long-time cycling enthusiast who knows the cycling paths like the back of his...
![Catch Local Musician Samantha Shoffner at Territory](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-962x675.png)
Catch Local Musician Samantha Shoffner at Territory
We at The Independence Hotel value the arts in our community, which is why we love to feature local performers whenever we can. One artist that we are lucky enough to call a frequent performer at our restaurant, Territory, is Samantha Shoffner, singer extraordinaire...
![Meet The Force Behind Bike Indy Oregon, Ramon Martinez](https://theindependencehotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2022-ABOB-WVVA-Group-Ride-198-1080x675.jpg)
Meet The Force Behind Bike Indy Oregon, Ramon Martinez
“Road, Gravel, Small Town Goodness”. These are the words that Ramon Martinez, founder of Bike Indy Oregon, uses to sum up what Bike Indy Oregon is about. There are few activities held closer to the hearts of Oregonians than cycling, so in honor of upcoming national...