Other Activities in Hood River

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Not windsurfing or kiteboarding? Don't worry! Our backyard has more things to do than you'll be likely to even get a chance to take advantage of during your all-too-short vacation, but we are sure that you are going to love it! Mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, road biking, golf, SUP, shopping, wine tasting, beer tasting, skateboard parks, playground parks, movies in the park, music in the park, RELAXING.... all this and much much more.

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DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE BY PADDLEBOARDING!

Whether you are a windsurfer, surfer or neither, beginner or advanced paddle boarder; stand-up paddle boarding is an exciting way to take in the tranquil natural surroundings of the Columbia River Gorge. The breathtaking scenery teeming with bird and water-life provides a spectacular natural backdrop for your stand-up paddle boarding tour. Stand Up Paddling helps with your core balance, posture and is a great workout. With our instruction you will be having fun paddling the beautiful Columbia River Gorge while discovering all of its beautiful secrets from the water!

WHITEWATER RAFTING AND KAYAKING

If you have a whitewater kayaker in your group, odds are they can tell you all about the world-class whitewater around Hood River. For those of you who don’t, here’s the scoop...

WHITE SALMON RIVER

When going on a whitewater rafting trip, the closest (and one of the best) is the White Salmon. Experienced professional rafting guide services are available so that even the inexperienced can enjoy whitewater boating. Known for its breathtaking combination of whitewater and scenery, the White Salmon is designated for protection under the Wild and Scenic rivers Act. Glacial waters from Mt. Adams supplement the cold, clear spring water that cascades through narrow, shaded, cliff-lined basalt canyons before dropping into the warm sunshine of a dry, pine-oak wooded valley. In between the rapids you will have a chance to view lava formed rock walls and watch for wildlife in forests that are only accessible from the river.

When scheduling a trip on the White Salmon, be sure to ask if they use the put-in above BZ Falls and have the option of running Husum Falls (it’s really fun and you get to brag to your friends that you rafted a waterfall!).

The Farmlands section of the White Salmon is named for the rolling farmlands you will see on the bus ride to the put-in for this run. As you look around at the rolling hills and Mt. Adams in the distance, you’d never know that a cool, green canyon with volcanic walls coming straight up from under the water in places is just around the corner. An exciting run that plunges through a spectacular, vertical-walled gorge with numerous ledge drops that rate class IV-V, this is an advanced section and most commercial outfitters don’t even offer it. But if you want a unique challenge and are up for adventurous rock scrambling on the portages and climbing for the entrance/exit, you will have a special experience that not many get to see.

Wherever you go, request the morning trip so you can get back to the Columbia in time for the afternoon winds! If you are a solid intermediate or advanced kiter, be sure to complete your day on the White Salmon with a few upwind (on a westerly) tacks from Kite Beach to ride the swells “at the bridge”.

WIND RIVER

The Wind River is one of the most challenging commercial rafting runs in the Pacific Northwest. It flows freely down the southern flanks of Mount Adams, cascading through tightly spaced boulder gardens, towering cliffs and steep ledge drops in a series of class IV to class V rapids, to the Columbia River near Carson Hot Springs. The springs make a wonderful end to a day's paddle, with good food, lodging, and clawfoot tubs for soaking. Don't miss this "hot spot" on your way home.

Don’t be fooled by the mild start to a Wind River rafting trip, rafters on the Wind should be prepared for challenging whitewater and adventurous rock-scrambling on the portages! A perfect run for experienced paddlers seeking the next level of adventure.

KLICKITAT RIVER

The Klickitat River is another Wild and Scenic River (noticing a trend here?) that feeds the Gorge. It is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in Washington, with class II – III whitewater action. Descending from the snow fields of Mt. Adams and the Goat Rocks Wilderness, the Klickitat River passes through some of the most remote wilderness canyons in the Pacific Northwest. You will raft from pristine pine and oak forests to breathtaking desert valleys with possible sightings of deer, elk and osprey along the way.

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

ROAD BIKING

HIKING

SKATEBOARDING

FISHING

SUNBATHING

KIDS PARK PLAYING

WINE TASTING

BEER TASTING

DINING

MORE AND MORE AND MORE AND MORE