GENERAL
INFORMATION |
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| A-Z
Gorge Info
|
All
purpose link to weather, activities, events,
public services, media, news, libraries, employment,
maps, etc. |
| Gorge
Explorer |
Gorge activities,
information, events, restaurants, calendar, weather,
maps, etc.. |
| Columbia
River Gorge Experiences |
Gorge activities,
information, events, restaurants, calendar, weather,
maps, etc.. |
| U.S.
Forest Service |
Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Area
Gifford
Pinchot National Forest Information--
(Includes Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams)
Mt.
Hood National Forest Information |
| U.S.
to foreign currency converter |
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| ART
GALLERIES AND STUDIOS |
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| Gorge
Explorer |
General
listing of museums and galleries in the Gorge. |
| Columbia
Center for the Arts |
Art
Gallery in Hood River; general information resource
links for arts in
the Gorge. |
| Maryhill
Museum of Art |
World
class art museum featuring large collection of Rodin,
intricate antique chess sets, Gorge history
& arts, Native American
exhibits, Theatre de la Mode Mannequins of Paris,
sculpture garden,
Royal Romanian furniture and artifacts, nearby
Stonehenge Monument
and more. |
| White
Salmon Glassworks |
Outstanding
visitor-friendly glass studio. Lessons and gallery.
Features
the work of Dennis Mullen and others. Friday night
beginner's studio for kids
and adults. |
| Long
Shadow Gallery |
Extensive
photography display of the Gorge. Hood River. |
|
River
House Art Gallery
|
Art
of Marilyn Bolles, recognized as one of the premiere
artists of the area.
90 SW Second Street, Stevenson WA
509.427.5930
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| The
Dalles Art Center |
Art
Gallery and artist information for The
Dalles. |
| Artisan's
Jewelry & Gallery |
Art
Gallery--Jewelry, pottery, textile art, glassworks,
paintings, etc. White
Salmon. |
| Oregon
Citylink |
List
of studios and art galleries in Hood River |
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| Bicycling/
Mountain Biking |
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| Gorge
Explorer |
Mountain
Biking in the Gorge |
| Gorp.com |
Mountain
Biking in Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Klickitat
Trail Conservancy |
Information on
distance bike path along the Klickitat River. |
| Discover
Bicycles |
Road bike &
Mountain bike rentals, clinics, repair,
transportation, and
instruction. Hood River. |
| Gorge
Explorer |
Basic
information on the Historic
Columbia River Highway (includes
information on
bike-only sections) |
| Historic
Columbia River Highway |
Official
site of the HCRH. Maps, history, and information.
Bike-only
routes and car/bike routes |
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| CHILDREN'S
ACTIVITIES |
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| Gorge.net |
Teen
events, activities. |
| Gorgekids.com |
Excellent
listings and ideas for children and family activities
in the Gorge. |
| Mt.
Hood Railroad |
Scenic
railroad train rides through the Hood River Valley. |
| Hood
River Fruit Loop |
Guide
to fruit stands, orchard tours, etc. |
| North
Western Lake Riding Stables |
Horseback
riding instruction, tours, etc. Near White
Salmon.
For kids and adults. |
| White
Salmon Glassworks |
Outstanding
visitor-friendly glass studio. Lessons and gallery.
Features
the work of Dennis Mullen and others. Friday night
beginner's studio for kids
and adults. |
| Goldendale
Observatory State Park |
Goldendale,
WA.. Several observatory telescopes. Public
programs.
Summer evening program 8pm-midnight. Free. |
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| Climbing--Mountaineering/
ROCK & ICE CLIMBING |
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| Oregon
Mountaineering Association |
Mountaneering information--routes, maps, guide services,
instruction,
reports, etc. Mt. Hood and other peaks. |
| U.S.
Forest Service |
Mt.
Hood climbing information
Mt.
Adams climbing information
Mt. St. Helens climbing information |
| Peakware.com |
General
information and links RE: Mt. Hood |
| Johann
& Sandra's Web |
Excellent
general resource links page to mountaineering in the
Pacific
Northwest, including the Gorge area. |
| Rock
Climbing.com |
Rock
climbing forum--Washington side of the Gorge
Rock
climbing forum--Oregon side of the Gorge (scroll
down to
"Portland Metro Area" and
"Northeast Corner") |
| Cascade
Climbers.com |
Discussion/
information forum for rock & ice climbing
and
mountaineering in the Pacific Northwest. |
| ClimbingWashington.com |
Outstanding
resource on routes, regulations, and information
on
rock climbing routes in the Gorge and other parts of
Washington. |
| Timberline
Guides |
Mountainerering
and Rock Climbing
Guides and Instruction. . |
| Oregon
Peaks Adventures |
Mountainerering
and Rock Climbing
Guides and Instruction. |
| Northwest
School of Survival |
Mountainerering
and Rock Climbing
Guides and Instruction. |
U.S.F.S
Northwest Weather and
Avalanche Center |
Avalanche
forecasts and information. |
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E-MAIL,
WIRELESS, LIBRARIES
AND INTERNET CAFES |
|
| Gorge.net |
List
of Wi-Fi hotspots in the Gorge |
Hood
River County Library
601 State Street, Hood River OR 97031
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541-386-2535 |
White
Salmon Valley Community Library 5 Town &
Country Square, White Salmon WA 98672
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509-493-1132 |
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| ENTERTAINMENT |
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| Also
see EVENTS, below. |
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| Gorge.net |
Links
to movie information, events, music, etc. |
| Skylight
Theater and Pub |
Movie
theater pub/restaurant in Hood River. |
| Hood
River Cinemas |
Movie
theater in Hood River. |
| Yahoo
Movies |
Movies
in the Gorge region |
| Theater
Company of the Dalles |
Local
Stage performances. |
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| EVENTS |
|
| Gorge
Explorer |
Current
Events in the Gorge |
| Columbia
River Gorge Experiences |
Events
Calendar |
| A-Z
Gorge Info |
Events
Calendar |
| Gorge.net |
Links
to movie information, events, music, etc. |
| Outdoors
Northwest |
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| Fishing/fish
Hatcheries |
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| Gorge
Explorer |
Fishing
sites, boat launches, guide services, fishing reports,
etc. |
| Gorp.com |
Suggested
fishing areas |
| A-Z
Gorge Info |
Fish
hatcheries in the Gorge |
| U.S.
National Park Service--Wild and Scenic Rivers |
White
Salmon River
Klickitat River
Deschutes River
Sandy River |
| Outdoorplay--Hood
River |
Gear
for rafting, kayaking, and fishing. |
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| FOOD--RESTAURANTS/
SUPERMARKETS |
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| Gorge Hostel
Staff Suggestions |
Places to eat
that we and our guests prefer. |
| Gorge
Explorer |
Dining in the
Gorge broken down by category. |
| Experience
the Gorge |
Alphabetical
list of restaurants in the areas with phone
numbers
and addresses. |
| A-Z
Gorge Info. |
Restaurants in
the area broken down by price and type of
food. |
Juanita's
Marketa Inc.
1401 13th Street, Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-7778
|
Latin foods,
fresh fruit, groceries, pastries and lunch restaurant.
Low prices, good selection, interesting choices.
About 15 minutes
from hostel by car. |
Rosauer's
Super Market
1867 12th Street, Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1119 |
Outstanding
large scale supermarket with excellent organic
and
natural foods section. Low prices. About 15 minutes from
hostel by car. |
Safeway
Food & Drug
2249 Cascade Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1841 |
Large chain
supermarket. About 15 minutes from hostel by car. |
White
Salmon Thriftway
Town & Country Square, White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-9494 |
Large
supermarket. Can be somewhat pricy, although there are
frequent
discounts. Less than 5 minutes from hostel by car. |
| Hood
River Fruit Loop |
Map
of fruit stands in Hood River. |
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| FRUIT
STANDS/ ORCHARD TOURS |
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| Hood
River Fruit Loop |
Guide
to fruit stands, orchard tours, etc. |
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| GOLFING |
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| Husum
Hills Golf Course |
Husum.
820 Highway 141. (541)-454-2000 |
| Indian
Creek Golf Course |
Hood
River. 3605 Brookside Dr. (541)-386-7770 |
| Hood
River Golf Course |
Hood
River. 1850 Country Club Rd. (541)- 386-3009 |
| Beacon
Rock Golf Course |
North
Bonneville. Rt. 14. 1-800-428-5730 |
Carson Mineral
Hot Springs Resort &
Golf Course
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Carson.
1st Martin Rd. (509)427-8292. Also includes
Natural hot
springs, spa, and restaurant. |
| Dolce
Skamania Lodge Golf |
Stevenson.
Skamania Lodge Dr.1-800-293-0418 |
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| HIKING/
BACKPACKING/ WILDLIFE VIEWING |
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| Gorge
Explorer |
Hikes,
General
Waterfall
Hikes
Wildflower
Hikes |
| Northwest
Hiker |
Hikes
in the Gorge. |
| Johann
& Sandra's Website |
Excellent
hiking suggestions and descriptions for the Gorge. |
| U.S.
Forest Service--general and specific information. |
Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Area
Gifford
Pinchot National Forest Information
(Includes Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams)
Mt.
Hood National Forest Information |
| U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service Refuges |
Conboy
Lake NWR Refuge
Franz Lake NWR Refuge
Pierce NWR Refuge
Steigerwald
Lake NWR Refuge |
| U.S.
National Park Service--Wild and Scenic Rivers |
White
Salmon River
Klickitat River
Deschutes River
Sandy River |
U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers
Dams, Lakes, and Recreation Areas |
The
Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo
Bonneville Lock and Dam, Lake Bonneville |
| Oregon
Parks & Recreation |
Parks
in the Columbia River Gorge |
| Washington
Parks & Recreation |
Parks
in the Columbia River Gorge |
The
Nature Conservancy--
Preserves in the Gorge
area. |
Tom
McCall Preserve (Oregon)
Sandy Gorge (Oregon)
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| Pacific
Crest Trail Association |
Information
on hiking/ backpacking the Pacific Crest National
Scenic
Trail. |
| Birding
Klickitat County |
Bird
watching &
species information for the Gorge. |
| Gorge
Explorer |
Pictures
and descriptions of Gorge wildflowers |
| Hood
River Outfitters |
Gear
for hiking/backpacking, rafting, kayaking, and
camping. |
| Friends
of the Columbia Gorge |
Hiking
trips, guided hiking trips. Some free, and for some
a small charge. |
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| HORSEBACK
RIDING |
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| Woodhaven
Equestrian Adventures |
Horseback
riding tours and lessons in the Mt. Hood National Forest. |
| North
Western Lake Riding Stables |
Horseback
riding instruction, tours, etc. Near White Salmon. For
kids and adults. |
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| HOSTELS |
Traveling
from our hostel to the surrounding area and
looking for accommodations? Try these hostels. |
| Seaside
Hostel |
Located
west of Portland on the Oregon coast. |
| Portland
International Guest House |
Portland
Hostel |
| Portland
Northwest Hostel |
Portland
Hostel |
| Hostelz.com |
International
hostel listing & reservations. |
| Hostels.com |
International
hostel listing & reservations. |
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| HOT
SPRINGS |
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Carson Mineral
Hot Springs
1st Martin Rd., Carson. (509)427-8292 |
Natural hot
springs water pumped into tubs. Spa,
restaurant, and
golf course. |
| Bonneville
Hot Springs Resort |
Natural hot
springs water pumped into tubs. Spa,
restaurant. |
| Bagby
Hot Springs |
Natural hot
springs in National Forest; maintained by
volunteers, Water is channeled into cedar tubs in
semi-enclosed sheds. About 2-1/2 hours from
the hostel. |
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| MUSEUMS, INTERPRETIVE CENTERS.
HISTORIC SITES |
|
| Gorge
Explorer |
General
listing of museums and galleries in the Gorge. |
| A-Z
Gorge Info |
Alphabetical
listing of Gorge museums and landmarks by town. |
| Maryhill
Museum of Art |
World
class art museum featuring large collection of Rodin,
intricate antique chess sets, Gorge history
& arts, Native American
exhibits, Theatre de la Mode Mannequins,
sculpture garden, royal
Romanian furniture and artifacts, nearby
Stonehenge Monument
and more. |
Columbia
Gorge Discovery Center &
Wasco County Historical Museum |
Official
Interpretive center for the Columbia Gorge
National
Scenic Area. History, ecology, geology, geography,
etc.
|
U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers--
Dams. |
Tour
the The
Dalles Lock and Dam
Tour the
Bonneville Lock and
Dam |
| U.S.
National Park Service--National Historic Trails &
Historic Sites |
Oregon
Trail National Historic Trail
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site |
| Gorge
Heritage Museum |
Historical
Museum. Only a 2 minute walk from the hostel. |
| International
Museum of Carousel Art |
World's
largest and most comprehensive collection of antique
carousel art. |
| Columbia
Gorge Interpretive Center Museum |
Historical
Museum. 37-foot replica of a 19th Century fishwheel,
restored Corliss steam engine, Native American dip
netting,
Columbia
River
navigation exhibit, the world's largest Rosary
collection,
and information on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. |
Hood
River County Historical Museum
Port Marina Park (off 1-84
at exit 64)
Hood River, OR 97031 (541)-386-6772 |
Historical
Museum. Extensive collection
of pioneer tools and artifacts, a
sewing comer, quilts, and period clothing. Includes a windsurfing
exhibit. |
Cascade
Locks Historical Museum
1 NW Portage Road
near Port Marina Park in Cascade Locks. (541)-374-8535.
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Historical
Museum. Artifacts and history. |
Klickitat
County Museum
127 W Broadway (WA 142)
(509) 773-4303. |
Historical
Museum. Artifacts and history. |
Whoop-n-Holler
Museum
East Road north
from Roosevelt
on Washington Hwy 14. (509) 896-2344.
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Antique autos
and other artifacts. Horse-drawn hearse, Bickleton's
first fire truck, and a large collection of old cars.
1914 Model T,
a still-running 1916 Maxwell and a 1931 Essex are among
the 30
vehicles on display. |
Historic
Downtown in The Dalles.
Pick up a tour brochure at The Dalles Area Chamber of
Commerce 404 W. 2nd St.
(541)-296-2231 |
Old Fort Dalles,
St. Peter's Landmark, Granada Theater, Wasco
Courthouse, Rorick House, and other sites. Including a
huge collection
of downtown murals. |
Hutson
Museum
At Mt. Hood RR terminal in Parkdale (541)-352-6808. |
History,
geology, etc. Native American dolls, taxidermy, a
rare collection of rocks. Over 2,500 arrow and spear
points, stone bowls, mortars, grinding
tools, etc.. |
| Goldendale
Observatory State Park |
Several
observatory telescopes. Public programs. Summer
evening
program 8pm-midnight. Free. |
| A-Z
Gorge Info |
Tours
of fish
hatcheries in the Gorge. |
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PARKS, FORESTS, MONUMENTS, SCENIC AREAS,
HISTORICAL AREAS, RECREATION AREAS, WILDLIFE
REFUGES, ETC.-- STATE, NATIONAL AND PRIVATE |
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| U.S.
Forest Service--National Forests and National Scenic
Areas. |
Columbia
River Gorge National Scenic Area
Gifford
Pinchot National Forest Information
(Includes Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams)
Mt.
Hood National Forest Information |
| U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service-- Refuges |
Conboy
Lake NWR Refuge
Franz Lake NWR Refuge
Pierce NWR Refuge
Steigerwald
Lake NWR Refuge |
| U.S.
National Park Service--Wild and Scenic Rivers |
White
Salmon River
Klickitat River
Deschutes River
Sandy River |
| U.S.
National Park Service--National Historic Trails |
Oregon
Trail National Historic Trail
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail |
U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers--
Dams, Lakes, and Recreation Areas |
The
Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo
Bonneville Lock and Dam, Lake Bonneville |
| Oregon
Parks & Recreation |
Parks
in the Columbia River Gorge |
| Washington
Parks & Recreation |
Parks
in the Columbia River Gorge |
The
Nature Conservancy--
Preserves in the Gorge
area. |
Tom
McCall Preserve (Oregon)
Sandy Gorge (Oregon)
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| Klickitat
Trail Conservancy |
Bike
path along the Klickitat River. |
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| RIVERBOAT
TOURS |
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| Sternwheeler |
Tours
aboard an authentic full sized replica of a
triple-decker paddle
wheel river boat. |
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| SAILING |
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| Copper
Sailing |
Rides,
lessons, and racing. Out of Hood River. |
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| SCENIC
DRIVES |
|
| Gorge
Explorer |
Basic
information on the Historic
Columbia River Highway. |
| Historic
Columbia River Highway |
Official
site of the HCRH.
Maps, history, and information. Bike-only
routes and car/bike routes |
| Washington
State DOT |
Lewis
& Clark Scenic Byway
(Route 14)
Columbia Gorge Scenic Byway (Paralelles Route 14)
Yakima Scenic Byway (Rt. 97 South to Maryhill, east
of Mt. Adams)
Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (Route 504 to Mt. St.
Helens) |
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| SHOPPING |
|
For
gift shopping, arts, and such, we recommend downtown
White
Salmon and Hood River.
For basic retail shopping, we recommend Hood River or
The Dalles. |
|
| Hood
River County Chamber of Commerce |
Alphabetical
listings of businesses by category
Hood River, Oregon region. |
| Mt.
Adams Chamber of Commerce |
Business
search by category
Washington, area surrounding hostel |
| Skamania
County Chamber of Commerce |
Alphabetical
listings of businesses by category
Washington, west
of the hostel towards Portland |
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| SKIING/
SNOWBOARDING |
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|
Mt. Hood Meadows |
Mt. Hood Meadows life
tickets for hostel guests! $25 all day/night! |
| Mt.
Hood SkiBowl |
Downhill
skiing and snowboarding, Mt. Hood. |
| Summit
Ski Area |
Downhill
skiing and snowboarding, Mt. Hood. |
| Timberline
Lodge |
Downhill
skiing and snowboarding, Mt. Hood. |
U.S.F.S
Northwest Weather and
Avalanche Center |
Avalanche
forecasts and information. |
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| TRANSPORTATION |
|
Portland
Airport
www.flypdx.com |
1-877-739-4636 |
Train
Service--Amtrak
www.amtrak.com |
1-800-872-7245.
Also see our
train schedule for Bingen/Portland
Service from Portland to Bingen and East. |
Bus
Service--Greyhound
www.greyhound.com |
1-800-231-2222.
Also see our
bus schedule for Hood River/Portland
Service from Portland to Hood River and East. |
| Columbia
Gorge Express |
Bus and
minibus charters in the Gorge/Portland areas. |
| Car rentals |
Orbitz.com--Portland
area rates, reservations, and comparisons
Apple City--Hood River.
Cars & Vans (541) 386-5522
D&S Frame & Body--Hood River. Cars &
Vans (877) 287-9913
Enterprise--Hood
River & The Dalles. 1-800-325-8007
Your Rental Center--Hood River (888) 386-9687 |
| Taxis |
E&R
Taxi Cab Service--White Salmon 509-493-2392
The Dalles Taxi-- 541-296-3965
Hood River Taxi & Transportation-- 541-286-2255 |
| Columbia
Area Transit (CAT) |
On-demand
shuttle serving the Oregon Gorge shore from
Cascade Locks to Hood River. (541) 386-4202 |
| Mt.
Adams Transportation Services |
Regular
shuttle service--Goldendale,
White Salmon/ Bingen, Hood River. 509-773-3060 |
| Julee's
Gorge Tours |
Event
planning and tours in the Gorge |
| Trimet--Portland
Public Transit |
Rail,
shuttle & bus in Portland region. |
| U.S.
to foreign currency converter |
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| Washington
State Interactive Map |
WDOT
driving map of Washington state online. |
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| WEATHER |
|
| The
Weather Channel |
Bingen/
Hood River Forecast, 10-day
Portland
Forecast, 10 day
The
Dalles Forecast, 10 day
Trout
Lake Forecast, 10 day (near Mt. Adams)
Town
of Mt. Hood Forecast |
|
Windcall
|
General
wind-weather reports for windsurfers. |
|
Wind-Surf.Net |
Daily
wind forecast and conditions in the Gorge |
| Windance
|
Daily
wind forecast and conditions in Hood River/
Bingen |
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| WINDSURFING/KITEBOARDING |
|
|
World Windsurfing Directory
|
General
links to windsurfing/kiteboarding
resources. |
| Columbia
Gorge Windsurfing Association |
General
links to windsurfing/kiteboarding resources in the
Gorge.
Community
windsurfing lessons in the Gorge. |
| GorgeExplorer |
Sailing/kiting
locations in the Gorge (includes a useful map). |
| Gorge Wind Guide Service
|
Lessons |
| Hood
River Waterplay |
Rentals/lessons |
| Brian's
Windsurfing |
Rentals/lessons |
| Windmaster
Academy |
Rentals/lessons |
| Storm
Warning |
Rentals,
lessons & retail. |
|
Windcall
|
General
wind-weather reports for windsurfers. |
|
Wind-Surf.Net |
Daily
wind forecast and conditions in the Gorge |
| Windance
|
Daily
wind forecast and conditions in Hood River/
Bingen |
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| WHITEWATER
RAFTING/ KAYAKING/ CANOEING |
|
| Gorge
Explorer |
General
information on guide services, rivers, routes, river
conditions. |
| Gorge
Paddling |
Whitewater
kayaking lessons. |
| River
Drifters--White
Salmon |
Instruction
and guide services--Rafting, Gorge area. White
Salmon
Klickitat, Wind & other rivers. |
| Wet
Planet Whitewater--White
Salmon |
Instruction
and guide services--Rafting, Kayaking. Gorge area.
White Salmon
Klickitat, Wind & other rivers. |
| All
Adventures Rafting--White
Salmon |
Instruction
and guide services--Rafting, Gorge area. White
Salmon
Klickitat, Wind & other rivers. |
| River
Riders--White
Salmon |
Instruction
and guide services--Rafting, Gorge area. White
Salmon
Klickitat, Wind & other rivers. |
| Zoller's
Outdor Odesseys--White
Salmon |
Instruction
and guide services--Rafting, Gorge area. White
Salmon
Klickitat, Wind & other rivers. |
| River
Recreation |
Whitewater
guides for the Pacific Northwest. |
| Outdoorplay--Hood
River |
Gear
for rafting, kayaking, and fishing. |
| Hood
River Outfitters |
Gear
for rafting, kayaking, and camping. |
| Hood
River Waterplay |
Kayak
rentals, windsurfing/kiteboarding
rentals. |
| U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service Refuges--Lakes |
Conboy
Lake NWR Refuge
Franz Lake NWR Refuge
Steigerwald
Lake NWR Refuge |
| U.S.
National Park Service--Wild and Scenic Rivers |
White
Salmon River
Klickitat River
Deschutes River
Sandy River |
U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers
Dams, Lakes, and Recreation Areas |
The
Dalles Lock and Dam, Lake Celilo
Bonneville Lock and Dam, Lake Bonneville |
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| WINERIES/
WINE TASTING/ BREWPUBS |
|
| Gorge
Explorer |
List
of select local wineries and brewpubs. |
| Washington
Wine Commission |
Information
on wineries and wine tasting in Washington. |
| Oregon
Wine Board |
Information
on wineries and wine tasting in Oregon. |
| Sycline
Wine Cellars |
307
Humboldt, Bingen, 509-493-4705 |
| Wind
River Cellars |
196
Spring St. Rd. Husum 509-493-2324 |
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