The small town of Hood River is located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, a National Scenic Area and a major destination for those who are serious about recovery.
Hood River was once an agricultural center surrounded by orchards of pears, but 15 years, the city became a mecca for surfers. Although it was windsurfing that put the Columbia River Gorge on the map for leisure, now the entire spectrum of leisure industry is firmly established in the picturesque canyon andHood River is their base of operations.
If you change the name, then there is someone somewhere in the canyon - from kayaking and kite surfing, mountain biking and snowboarding. It 'all in half an hour of downtown Hood River.
After the main street of this small town, where brightly painted Victorian homes on steep slopes overlooking dozens and dozens of shops there is a bustle of sidewalk restaurants of hard-body look and be seen. They come in andable to shop, where you order your suit wet, dark flies by hand or choose to fly fishing.
Almost every parking space is a four-wheel drive sports car with a roof rack Thule or Yakima, that some kind of sports equipment protects employees.
Taken on an overview of the six-block that includes the main road, there were one or more of the following items on the display on the cars top sports: kayaking, snowboarding, mountain bikes, surfboards, skis, bicycles,and even if there is a canoe that time often.
The roof elements are just the beginning. A look at some of the biggest rigs indicates the depth of recreational opportunities. Small kites surfboards, wetsuits, fishing, hiking boots and packages are visible in many of the vehicles.
Go to the door and there's more: Sailing boats, motor boats for water skiing, jet skiing and rafting on a supplier for the tributaries of the ColumbiaRiver.
If there is an outdoor sport that you love - water, snow, mountains, anything! - Or you want to try a sport, then the throat is right for you. It 'happened here, guaranteed.
And after a hard day on the slopes, the river or along the way, is possible in one of the many charming bed and breakfasts and historic hotels (Hood River was part of the Oregon Trail, after all) to relax.
Soothe tired muscles in Carson Hot Springs across the river in Carson, Washingtonand then back to the Oregon side of the river to meet people from all over the world who are interested in any sport, is played that day to meet to share, or want the next game.
Funky coffee or enjoy a good meal. Choices abound. And the cap off the night with freshly made gourmet coffee or craft beers, as home to the famous Hood River Brewing Company Full Sail. Mmm, mmm good. What are you waiting for?
Any time of year to fly to Portland, Oregon, and easton Interstate 84, along the border between Oregon and Washington State. Within an hour, is located in the heart of the picturesque Columbia River Gorge. Are you ready to play hard, you've reached the ultimate in relaxation.
