a symphony of water and rocks.
Hood River, Oregon
Hood River is at the confluence of the Hood River and the Columbia River in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. The city is about 30 miles (48 km) north of Mount Hood, the tallest peak in the state. It is across the Columbia River from White Salmon, Washington. South of the city is the Hood River Valley, known for its production of apples, pears, and cherries.
Address: Hood River, Oregon
Population 7,476
Established: 1895
Climate: typically varies from 30°F to 87°F and is rarely below 19°F or above 98°F.
County: Hood River
Median Home Price: $471,300
Did you know: The Columbia River drainage basin includes territory in seven U.S. states and one Canadian province. It covers nearly all of Idaho, large portions of British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington, ultimately all of Montana west of the Continental Divide, and small portions of Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada; the total area is similar to the size of France.
WHY YOU NEED TO SEE IT
One of the most stunning sights in the Hood River area is the picture-perfect Multnomah Falls, just west of Hood River, along the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway
To fully appreciate the scenery of the Columbia River Gorge, take a leisurely drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway and stop off at some of the spectacular sites along the way.
Sitting atop a basalt clifftop, the 1918 octagonal shaped Vista House and surrounding grounds offer outstanding views stretching out over the Columbia River Gorge in both directions.
Hiking around Hood River offers access to a mix of scenery, from hikes along the Columbia River Gorge, leading to waterfalls or high lookout points, to mountain scenery around nearby Mount Hood.