Mt. Hood and The Gorge
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The Columbia River Gorge region combines one of the world's greatest rivers with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery to be found in the United States. The town of Hood River has become the center for wind surfing in the Northwest, while skiers can choose among three locations: Ski Bowl, Timberline and Mount Hood Meadows.
Events within the region:
Second Saturday at WAAAM | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Watch our planes take off and land, and hitch a ride in one of our antique cars. Every Saturday is different ... so be sure to come often! A visit to WAAAM on a Second Saturday is bound to make you realize just how easy life is these days. People don't even give it a thought, but in 1917, it could have taken a half an hour just to get the oil warm enough to crank the car! | Event Dates: Aug 03, 2019 to Aug 01, 2020 Event Web Site: http://www.waaamuseum.org/ |
Roy Webster Cross Channel Swim | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: At dawn on Labor Day each year, a large group of hearty souls jumps in the mighty Columbia River and swims the 1.1-mile stretch across to Hood River. | Event Dates: Sep 07, 2020 to Sep 07, 2020 Event Web Site: http://hoodriver.org/roy-webster-cross-channel-swim/ |
Hood River Fly In | |
| Event City: Hood River Event Details: Enjoy hundreds of visiting airplanes, food and activities. See airplanes close at hand and visit with the pilots. Airplane and biplane rides. Acres of free parking. Come celebrate WAAAM Air and Auto Museum’s Tenth Anniversary. Museum open 9-5. Lions Club breakfast 8am Sat/Sun. | Event Dates: Sep 12, 2020 to Sep 13, 2020 Event Contact Phone: (541) 308-1600 Event Web Site: www.waaamuseum.org |
