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Hood-River
is the name of a small community in northern Oregon and the river that runs through it. It's located along Interstate 84 near the Washington State line and within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The town of Hood River has a population of approximately 4,500 and has long been known for its' incredibly beautiful setting along the Columbia River Gorge, and in recent years has become the most popular spot for windsurfing in the Northwest, due to the steady wind conditions within the gorge. The town has incredible views of the Columbia River and Mount Hood, and (besides windsurfing) offers fishing, rafting, hiking, camping and skiing and other winter sports. The Hood River area also has many old roads, cross-country ski trails and other scenic terrain that attracts mountain bikers, while the rivers, waterfalls, forests and mountains draw hikers of all different skill levels. In addition, the Historic Columbia River Highway, which is sections of the old highway that was abandoned in the 1950s, has been restored and turned into trails for hikers and bikers. Hood River County is the leading producer of apples and pears in the country, so, not surprisingly, farm and garden tours are another major attraction for the area. Hood River has hosted an annual springtime Blossom Festival for over 50 years, and a Harvest Festival is held in the fall.
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Hood River Vacation Rentals
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Hood River Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Hood River Inn | 1108 E Marina Way | Hood River, OR | | (541) 386-2200 | | Comfort Suites Hood River | 2625 Cascade Ave | Hood River, OR | | (541) 308-1000 | | Love's Riverview Lodge | 1505 Oak St | Hood River, OR | | (541) 386-8719 | | Meredith Gorge Motel | 4300 Westcliff Dr | Hood River, OR | | (541) 386-1515 | | Vagabond Lodge | 4070 Westcliff Dr | Hood River, OR | | (541) 386-2992 | | Super 8 Motel The Dalles | 609 Cherry Heights Rd | The Dalles, OR | 16.8 mi. | (541) 296-6888 | | Econo Lodge | 40 Ne 2ND St | Stevenson, WA | 17.9 mi. | (509) 427-5628 | | Shilo Inn The Dalles | 3223 Bret Clodfelter Way | The Dalles, OR | 18.1 mi. | (541) 641-6565 | | Skamania Lodge | 1131 Skamania LDG Way | Stevenson, WA | 18.1 mi. | (509) 427-2635 | | Timbers | 200 SW Cascade Ave | Stevenson, WA | 18.1 mi. | (509) 427-5656 | | Best Western Columbia River Inn | 735 Wanapa St | Cascade Locks, OR | 18.6 mi. | (541) 374-8777 | | Comfort Inn Columbia Gorge | 351 Lone Pine Dr | The Dalles, OR | 19.5 mi. | (541) 298-2800 | | Mia Amore Pensione | 53 Little MTN Rd | Trout Lake, WA | 19.5 mi. | (509) 395-2264 | | Serenitys | 2291 Hwy 141 | Trout Lake, WA | 19.5 mi. | (509) 395-2500 | | Trout Lake Motel | 2300 Hwy 141 | Trout Lake, WA | 19.5 mi. | (509) 395-2300 | | Bonneville Hot Springs Resort | 1252 Cascade Dr | N Bonneville, WA | 22.0 mi. | (509) 427-7767 | | Balch Hotel | 40 S Main | Dufur, OR | 25.6 mi. | (541) 467-2277 |
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Hood River Weather & Climate
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Northwest Oregon, near Portland, enjoys a mild climate with only occasional severe weather elements such as tornadoes, hailstorms, or high winds. The single most important factor in the climate is the Pacific Ocean. Due to the normal movement of air masses from west to east, most of the systems moving across Oregon have been modified extensively after traveling over the Pacific Ocean. As a result, winter temperatures and summer maximum temperatures are greatly moderated. However, the northwestern corner of the state does receive abundant rainfall. Near the coast, the average annual snowfall is only one to three inches, with many years in which there is no measurable amount at all. Hailstorms occur each year, but are generally light and cover small areas. The north coastal area has the least amount of sunshine each year, while the southeast corner of the state has the most.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
27°F |
5.39 in. |
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| February |
46°F |
30°F |
4.36 in. |
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| March |
54°F |
34°F |
2.88 in. |
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| April |
61°F |
38°F |
1.81 in. |
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| May |
68°F |
44°F |
1.08 in. |
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| June |
74°F |
49°F |
0.79 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
53°F |
0.31 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
52°F |
0.49 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
44°F |
1.15 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
36°F |
2.21 in. |
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| November |
49°F |
33°F |
5.35 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
29°F |
5.93 in. |
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Hood River Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Columbia Gorge Regional The Dalles Municipal airport (DLS) located about 17 miles southeast of Hood River in The Dalles, Oregon, the Portland Troutdale airport (TTD) located approximately 44 miles west of Hood River in Portland, Oregon, the Portland International airport (PDX) located roughly 53 miles west of Hood River in Portland, Oregon, the Scappoose Industrial Airpark airport (SPB) located around 65 miles west of Hood River in Scappoose, Oregon, the Aurora State airport (UAO) located about 69 miles west of Hood River in Aurora, Oregon, the Portland Hillsboro airport (HIO) located approximately 70 miles west of Hood River in Hillsboro ( Portland ), Oregon, Yakima Air Terminal Mc Allister Field (YKM) located roughly 74 miles northeast of Hood River in Yakima, Washington, and finally the City County airport (S33) located around 74 miles south of Hood River in Madras, Oregon.
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Hood River Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Oaks Amusement Park | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Waves Water Park | Federal Way | WA | 117.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Hood River Golf & Country Club | Hood River | OR | | | | Indian Creek Golf Course | Hood River | OR | | | | Husum Hills Golf Course | White Salmon | WA | 1.5 mi. | | | Beacon Rock Public Golf | North Bonneville | WA | 23.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Hood Skibowl | Government Camp | OR | 30.8 mi. | | | Cooper Spur | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | | | Mount Hood Meadows | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | | | Mount Bachelor | Bend | OR | 114.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Koberg Beach State Park | | OR | 3.4 mi. | | | Seneca Fouts Memorial State Park | | OR | 4.9 mi. | | | Vinzenz Lausmann State Park | | OR | 5.6 mi. | | | Wygant State Park | | OR | 6.0 mi. | | | Viento State Park | | OR | 7.5 mi. | | | Starvation Creek State Park | | OR | 8.6 mi. | | | Memaloose State Park | | OR | 8.9 mi. | | | Lindsey Creek State Park | | OR | 10.4 mi. | | | Mayer State Park | | OR | 12.5 mi. | | | Wyeth State Park | | OR | 12.7 mi. | | | Lang Forest State Park | | OR | 15.1 mi. | | | Sheridan State Park | | OR | 19.5 mi. | | | Horsethief Lake State Park | | WA | 20.5 mi. | | | Bonneville State Park | | OR | 22.1 mi. | | | John B Yeon State Park | | OR | 23.8 mi. | | | Beacon Rock State Park | | WA | 24.4 mi. | | | McLoughlin State Park | | OR | 25.9 mi. | | | Ainsworth State Park | | OR | 27.5 mi. | | | Deschutes River State Park | | OR | 30.0 mi. | | | Benson State Park | | OR | 31.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| International Museum of Carousel Art | Hood River | OR | | (Art) | | | Maryhill Museum of Art | Goldendale | WA | 34.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Oregon Historical Society | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | (History) | | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | (Science) | | Bathtub Art Museum | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | (Art) | | Portland Art Museum | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | (Art) | | End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center | Oregon City | OR | 58.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Oregon Zoo | Portland | OR | 57.9 mi. | | | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | Eatonville | WA | 87.4 mi. | | | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium | Tacoma | WA | 115.1 mi. | |
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