The Gorge Speakeasy: September 2022
What is the Gorge Speakeasy? Episode 22 of the Discover Hood River podcast is out and I would like to introduce Angie of the Gorge Speakeasy. So what exactly is the Gorge Speak Easy? It is a local story event held once a month at…
Hood River Fruit Loop: Hood River Coffee Roasters 2022
Our most popular blends are Hood River Blend, Mount Hood Blend, Mount Adams Blend and Columbia River Blend. We source our beans from 13 countries including South & Central Americas, Indonesia, and Africa. All our beans are specialty grade producing consistent, superior flavor.
What Is Hood River Oregon Known For?
What is Hood River Oregon Known For? Windsurfing Great question! What exactly is Hood River Oregon know for? Well, the quick answer that most locals would give is windsurfing. Hood River is known as the “Windsurfing Capital Of The World”, and Hood River boasts many…
Evoke Winery in Hood River: March 17, 2021
Evoke Winery Hood River Evoke Winery in Hood River was formerly known at “Naked Winery” and changed their name recently this past year and I wanted to give an update on this excellent winery located here in downtown Hood River. Evoke Winery is a nice…
Hood River Skatepark: February 26, 2021
About the Hood River Skatepark The Hood River Skatepark (also known as Rotary Park) is a project by the Hood River Parks and Recreation Department. This is actually a great skatepark and as I, myself, have lived in many different places I must say I…
How Much CBD Should I Take? A Quick Guide from ZV Botanicals
What is CBD? CBD stands for cannabidiol found in the cannabis plant and discovered in 1940 is an ingredient that is being studied for its health benefits. Some of the benefits are thought to include reducing pain, acne, depression, anxiety, and other ailments and pains…
Mt View Orchards: A Wedding Venue Near Hood River Oregon
About Mt View Orchards Wedding Venue Near Hood River Oregon Being as we have been dealing with not only almost a year of Covid at this time and as of this writing (February 13, 2021) but lately here in the Hood River area we’ve been…
Car Wash in Hood River Oregon: Classic Car Wash
Classic Car Wash in Hood River Oregon I wanted to write a quick review and let everyone know about the great experience I had with Classic Car Wash up on the heights in Hood River. Location and address: 1560 12th St, Hood River, OR 97031…
Lewis and Clark Air Rifle: Journey to the Pacific with the Girandoni Air Rifle
Quite often, historical accounts contain a detail of historical events but also have a “history within a history” and the Lewis and Clark Air Rifle is no different. These side stories often fall by the wayside of the principal narrative.
Hood River Farmers Market October 31, 2020
Hood River Farmers Market I did a quick tour through the Hood River Farmers Market here in Hood River on this October 31, 2020. It was Halloween, so it was fun to see many of the vendors dressed in costumes, sadly I didn’t take a…