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Overcast and 63 degrees F at Cascade Locks State, OR May 11th, 2008
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Winds are West at 10 MPH. The pressure is and the humidity is 49%. The wind chill is 62. Last Updated on May 10, 12:45 pm PDT.
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We offer distinctive vacation lodging and area activities info for the Columbia River Gorge region along the Oregon Washington border.

From cozy cottages, to spacious houses, in downtown Hood River city or country settings, and prime windsurf locations, choose from clean, comfortable, and affordable accommodations for your next stay in the Gorge.

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General Information, Weather, and News

General

Hood River County Chamber Of Commerce
www.hoodriver.org

Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association
Welcome to the Columbia River Gorge, located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
www.crgva.org

Columbia River Discovery Center
www.gorgediscovery.org

Welcome to Hood River
Wind surfing capital of the world is Hood River's latest distinction.
www.el.com/to/hoodriver

City of Hood River
www.ci.hood-river.or.us

Newspaper

Hood River News
Official newpaper, CCity of Hood River and Hood River County
www.hoodrivernews.com

Hood River Waterfront News
Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association
windsurf.gorge.net/cgwa/hoodriverwaterfront.htm

Weather

Weather Underground
www.wunderground.com/US/OR/Hood_River.html

Hood River Webcam
www.windance.com/hrcamera.asp


Transportation

Portland International Airport
Possibility. In Every Direction.
www.flypdx.com

Shuttle from Portland International Airport
Ground Transportation Center
www.flypdx.com/grnd_trans.aspx?
company=*&searchBy=info&location=Hood%20River

Gorge TransLink
Welcome to Gorge TransLink, an alliance of transportation providers offering public transportation services throughout the Mid-Columbia River Gorge area and to more distant destinations, such as Portland and Vancouver.
www.gorgetranslink.com


Touring and Attractions

Mt. Hood Scenic Byway
The Mt. Hood Scenic Byway follows a exhilerating route around Mt. Hood, offering outlooks of striking geologic diversity.
www.byways.org/browse/byways/61400/

The Historic Columbia River Highway
The County Line Overlook on the Historic Columbia River Highway.
www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/HCRH
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
Time prints of the millennia are boldly etched on the walls of the Columbia Gorge.
www.columbiagorge.org

Mount Hood Railroad
Enjoy the splendors of the scenic Columbia Gorge while climbing to the foothills of Mount Hood.
www.mthoodrr.com

Multnomah Falls
Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States.
www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/millennium2/
welcome.htm

Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge
Experience the history of the Columbia River Gorge and learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition on a cruise aboard the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge.
www.sternwheeler.com

Flightline Services
Our facilities are located at the Hood River Municipal Airport in Hood River, Oregon, and at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport in Dallesport, Washington.
www.flythegorge.com


Outdoor Activities

Ski

Mt Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Mt. Hood Meadows is a proud partner of the U.S. Forest Service
www.skihood.com

Golf

Hood River Golf and Country Club
Hood River Golf & Country Club is an enjoyable and scenic eighteen hole golf course.
oregonsgolf.com/HoodRiverGolfCountryClub.htm

Indian Creek Golf Course
Indian Creek Golf Club offers two 18-hole championship golf courses, a fully stocked pro shop and our remodeled 19th Hole Bar and Grill.
www.indiancreekgolfclub.com/layout9.asp?id=154&page=2330

Windsurfing

Hood River Waterplay
We provide Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons.
www.hoodriverwaterplay.com

Brian's Windsurfing
We offer the best instruction in what is hands-down the windsurfing capitol of the United States.
www.brianswindsurfing.com

Whitewater Rafting

GorgeExplorer.com
Rafting and Kayaking (Guide Services)
www.gorgeexplorer.com/Rafting_Guides.htm

Zooraft
Guided trips on the White Salmon, Klickitat Rivers and Wind rivers in the Columbia River Gorge and the Snake River on the Idaho / Oregon border.
www.zooraft.com

Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation
www.hoodriverparksandrec.org


Events

Oregon Bluegrass Festival
www.oregonbluegrass.org
Annual Hood River Valley Blossom Festival
The Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, which is now in its 51st year, celebrates the arrival of spring, the beginning of a new growing season, and is a perfect opportunity for Oregonians to hit the road.
www.hoodriver.org/HRCCC_ArticleTemplate.asp?
ArticleINDX=27&CategoryINDX
Trout Lake Festival of the Arts
www.troutlake.org/arts


The Arts

Museums

Fort Dalles Museum
www.wascochs.org/ftdm.htm

International Museum of Carousel Art
Home to the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of antique carousel art, the IMCA invites you to explore the rich history of this nostalgic machine.
www.carouselmuseum.com

Performing Arts

Hood River Performing Arts Center
Home of Hood River's community theater group, The Creative Attention-Seeking Thespians (CAST).
www.ohwy.com/or/h/hoodrpac.htm

Music

Maryhill Winery Summer Concert Series
The 4,000 seat outdoor amphitheater is built into an existing slope on the grounds next to the winery and tasting room.
www.maryhillwinery.com/concerts.asp

Mid-Columbia Folklore Society House Concerts
www.columbiagypsy.net/concerts.htm

 


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Newport Spring Boat Show, May 16 - 18 May 3rd, 2008
Hundreds of brokerage boats and new boat specials - all ready to be launched for the summer boating season - will be displayed and for sale at the 34rd Annual, in-water Newport Spring Boat Show. Scheduled for May 16th to 18th at Newport Yachting Center in Newport, Rhode Island, the show is in its seventh year of association with the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA). It may not be too late to reserve a vacation getaway home for this popular event. Read more...
 

 

 


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