So, you have learned to windsurf or kiteboard and you want to take it to a higher level. Then, head to Hood River, Ore., where you can buy or rent a board and give it a whirl with the watersport crowd at the infamous Columbia River Gorge. Wind surfing capital of the world is Hood River’s […]
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Travel to Hood River to Sailboard, Run New Half-Marathon
Wind surfing capital of the world is Hood River’s latest distinction. Previously known for growing luscious apples, pears, cherries, peaches and other fruits, and for the view of the majestic snowcapped peak of Mt. Hood, Hood River has become the destination of choice for wind surfers from around the world. The winds from the Columbia River […]
Travel to Hood River to Sailboard, Run New Half-Marathon
Wind surfing capital of the world is Hood River’s latest distinction. Previously known for growing luscious apples, pears, cherries, peaches and other fruits, and for the view of the majestic snowcapped peak of Mt. Hood, Hood River has become the destination of choice for wind surfers from around the world. The winds from the Columbia River […]
Places to see near Vancouver
Here are some good day trips from Vancouver: Mount St. Helens, just an hour north of Vancouver, erupted 32 years ago and continues to fascinate people to this day. Various observatories and museums, guided climbs and programs, and helicopter tours allow visitors to see the awe-inspiring volcano from all angles, including the crater. For some […]