You can spend the entire day driving in the gorge, embrace it.
The tallest waterfall in Oregon! It's an easy exit while driving up and down the gorge.
A U-pick farm (fruit and flowers) that has cider, wine, and a food cart.
About an hour away from Hood River, but a Portland must-see (and Nicole's favorite store).
A b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l park located within the city of Portland. It's a LITERAL forest, within the city.