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Welcome to Gorge Youth!

Explore the story behind our new site and discover how we’re connecting the Gorge community through activities, events, and resources.

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Tech, Kids & Connection

Discover insights, tools, and real-life stories to guide your family’s tech choices.

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Tue Jun 17

Summer of Freedom - Ride the Bus, Get Free Stuff

The Dalles & Hood River

Mon Aug 18

Paper Craft Camp

Tokki Art Supply

Sat Aug 23

3rd Annual Touch A-Truck Event

Wonderworks | 206 Madison St., The Dalles, OR

Tue Sep 16

Gorge Families Unplugged: Back to School Edition

Hood River Middle School Library

Mon Aug 4

Play Frontier Summer Nature Soccer Camp

Play Frontier Stabler, WA
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What’s 🔥 in the Gorge

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Why Delaying Devices is Critical for the Wellbeing of our Kids

August 15, 2025

This post is a collaboration between Debbie Dennis, founder of Gorge Youth, and Andrea Davis, founder of Better Screen Time. In the forward, Debbie shares her personal journey of noticing an uptick in device use among younger students, partnering with Andrea to bring educational events to Hood River, and helping form Gorge Families Unplugged—a local parent network committed to delaying devices. Andrea’s article offers research-backed insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies for introducing technology to kids in developmentally appropriate ways. Together, this piece blends local action with expert guidance to help families navigate the challenging world of kids and tech.
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Be 'That' Parent: Advocating for Your Child’s Learning Needs

August 13, 2025

This post is a collaboration between Debbie Dennis, founder of Gorge Youth, and Jenn Nydahl, a parent advocate and founder of Bright Dawn Education. In the first part, Debbie shares her family’s journey navigating learning challenges. In the second part, Jenn offers practical advice on how to understand and advocate for your child’s needs within the public school system.
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With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: The E-Bike Edition

June 18, 2025

At Gorge Youth, we’re all about helping kids and families get where they need to go—safely, actively, and independently. That’s why we’re thrilled to highlight the work of Megan Ramey, the Safe Routes to School Manager for Hood River County School District and the creator behind Walk and Roll Club. Megan has long been a vocal advocate for safer infrastructure, biking education, and youth mobility. She combines a deep understanding of transportation systems with a passionate commitment to empowering kids to move freely through their communities—whether by bike, scooter, or foot. Through her Safe Routes work, she partners with city and county leaders to expand sidewalks and bikeways, leads bike safety instruction in local schools, and builds a culture where choosing active transportation is both safe and joyful.
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