Hood River is world renowned for wind surfing and kite boarding from
May to September. Many board and sail manufacturing companies are
located here.
The area has great golfing (search Indian Creek Golf Course),
fishing, white water river rafting, and kayaking. Hiking is
extraordinary with spectacular waterfalls, and vistas of mountains
and rivers. There is a very nice skateboard park 2 blocks away, and
tennis courts within 5 minutes. There is wonderful mountain biking,
with two local bike shops in town. Nearby orchards supply fresh
fruit, and award-winning vineyards create wine-tasting
opportunities, galore. Full Sail Brewing Company is located in
downtown Hood River, too. There are excellent restaurants in town
and interesting shopping. Take a glider ride in the summer from the
Hood River airport, or visit museums in Stevenson, or The Dalles,
each a 25 minute drive from Hood River. The museums have displays
portraying the interesting history and geographic origins of the
region. Take a paddle-wheel riverboat ride from Stevenson to The
Dalles, or a historic train ride from Hood River to Odell. Mt Hood
Meadows ski resort is a 45 minute drive south-take your camera for
great photo opportunities of the best scenery the world can offer.
The famous Mt Hood Timberline Lodge is next to Mt Hood Meadows, and
it offers winter skiing or an access to hiking or fine dining in the
summer.
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