Nicole & Nicholas
Things To Do
Hike up Dog Mountain
Dog Mountain is fun, safe, and a moderately strenuous hike. The hike is about <3 hours round trip. It's fairly steep, so bring lots of water. The walking path is gradual, so sneakers are most comfortable. We have even seen barefoot hikers...after all, we are in Oregon! - Getting there - 20min drive from Hood River. You can Uber to Dog Mountain Trailhead, or drive yourself but be sure to bring a $5 bill for the parking lot. - PERMIT REQUIRED - A permit (incremental to the parking pass) is required for hiking at Dog Mountain on Saturdays and Sundays between March 31 and July 1. For more information visit: Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=29902&actid=50 Buy tickets: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/273800 Note: sorry, the website is finicky and doesn't appear to be working as of Nov 2018
Bike Ride to Mosier
Enjoy an incredibly scenic bike ride to a small town (<1,000 population) up the Columbia River. There are some uphill portions, but those are downhill on the way back! The ride is 1 hour there, 1 hour back. But bake in time to stop for ice cream or local fruits in town. - RESERVE YOUR BIKE! - Bike rides are popular, and bikes do sell out. Though there are other bike rental stores in town. - Bike Rental - Discover Bicycles 210 E State St, Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 386-4820 - Path - from Discover Bycicles to Columbia River Hwy State Trail to downtown Mosier
Explore the Sandbar + Watch the Surfers @ The Marina
The Hood River Marina is right downtown and is a great place to spend a few hours. Wear your bathing suit and explore the sand bar. Some years, it extends almost halfway into the river! Or, bring a towel and relax on the sandy beach and watch all the surfers in the marina.
Places to Eat and Drink
New York City Sub Shop - grab and go, best subs in town Mike's Ice Cream Shop - cute store and popular hang out Soltice - popular seated restaurant with patio by the river. try the cherry pizza! Celilo Restaurant - fine dining option Brian's Pourhouse - Great semi-upscale restaurant. Doppio - Cute coffeeshop and cafe.
Cathedral Ridge Winery
Open 11am - 6pm daily
Wind Surfing - Private Lessons
For the adventurer. By appointment only, taught by Mark Kroese. Please reach out if interested.