Hike or bike around one of the trails! Mount Hood is a potentially active stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc. It was formed by a subduction zone on the Pacific coast and rests in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located about 50 miles east-southeast of Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties.
The main attraction of the Hood River Valley is the 35-mile Fruit Loop. The Fruit Loop is made up of different farms and businesses that offer a little something for everyone. Interested in picking strawberries, blueberries or blackberries? No problem! Drinking wine or craft beer more your thing? Don’t worry you can do that too and much more! There are 29 stops along the Hood River Fruit Loop as you travel south on Hwy 35 and loop back around north on Hwy 281.
Located just along the Historic Columbia River Highway, the two-drop cascade attracts visitors of all types and ages, with both wheelchair-accessible viewing platforms and steep hiking trails that lead all the way to the top. Fed by rainwater and snowmelt, the falls’ steady stream runs year-round, making it a year-round attraction! Oregon's tallest waterfall. I-84, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Called the crown jewel of the Columbia River Gorge, the Crown Point Vista House is a century-old observatory, rest stop and museum. The Vista House serves as a beacon for Oregon’s founding history and yields jaw-dropping views, making it a favorite destination.
Riverside is a great breakfast/brunch spot! It is located inside the Best Western but is the only restaurant in Hood River located directly on the river. Beautiful views and surprisingly great food. They don't take reservations so sometimes there's a little wait.