Visiting Hood River is a must on its own!! But you cannot…read morebeat what you're going to get at the waterfront park !! A small cove cut out for the beach , kite surfing or watching, beautiful water views, Mt. hood, beautiful people watching, playgrounds, it's all here and worth the visit! A couple of things to keep in mind, the bathrooms are very clean and accessible spread throughout . They have a lifejacket lender station !!! It was so nice to be able to let the kids just hop in the water and swim freely! (because I sure as heck I'm not gonna pack lifejackets on my trip who does that?!) Within walking distance, there are so many food options. We always visit Solstice (see that review if you're looking for some great pizza in town).

Much windier here. Stopped by after having lunch nearby. There's plenty of parking. Saw many…read morefamilies and people flying kites & a surfing. There are restrooms. Nice park to just enjoy the water & people watch.

Thoroughly enjoyed our kayak trip out! It was our first time with the Gorge Paddling Center (via…read moreTodd!), to celebrate a birthday. It was a great experience! Our guide was fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the overall sunset kayak outting a memorable experience. Book it and create some awesome memories. I know I'll be back with them here over the years to come!

Had a great time taking a tandem kayak out to Wells Island and back. A nice, easy paddle-- very…read morerelaxing. We were told it was a really calm day and we were the first kayakers of the season! Todd was very friendly and helpful. He suggested that we hit the Bonneville Locks on the way back to Portland and we got to see the chinook fish ladder, which was very cool!

We were on an ACL cruise at the end of April with a stop in Hood River and we signed up for the…read morekayaking excursion. Fantastic experience! Justin was very thorough with explanations of the surrounding environs and it seemed everything around. He pointed out different wildlife in the area and our group even saw a white bunny (in the wild). We also went looking with him for morel mushrooms on land (sadly, none found). The company provides most everything you need for a comfortable kayaking experience, (outer wear, life jacket, dry bag, two types of single kayaks, or double, paddles) included (refresher) instructions for paddling, and helpful tips, assistance and corrections throughout if needed. Even though it was a bit chilly (50s) windy and slightly misting, we stayed warm enough throughout. Would recommend waterproof shoes or watershoes (bring a change of shoes and socks for afterward). Just enjoy the scenery. Such a great way to spend an afternoon! Thank you, Justin for the amazing experience and contributing to our memorable 30 year anniversary!

We had a terrific kayak tour with Hood River SUP and Kayak. Our two guides were super, very helpful…read moreand encouraging with our novice paddling skills. The scenery is spectacular and it was the perfect way to end our first visit to the Columbia River Area. We would recommend this tour company highly.

We had an incredible week on the River with this a group! By coincidence, my. Issues and I (NOT…read moreexperienced) went with a larger group of VERY experienced kayak and rafting enthusiasts. I was initially worried that we'd be in dangerous waters, so to speak. But, this staff showed a level of professionalism above and beyond! Their skill, their devotion to safety, and their drive to make every day entertaining and fun, was amazing! Big thanks to Daniel, Claire, Michael, Joshua, and Austin! I feel like I have new family!! Simply the BEST!!!

Northwest Rafting Company is great for anyone interested in developing rowing skills and safety for…read morerivers. Their staff is very skilled and implement best practices in teaching. Additionally, all the instructors and support staff were very helpful in creating a safe, well held container for learning. I felt well prepared before arriving, received feedback often and was comfortable asking questions. Everyone on staff is kind, knowledgable and easy to connect with. I will continue to take the classes they offer.

max was great, highly recommend. super super funny, very knowledgeable. PM forever!!!!!!read more

I've never had such an amazing Mother's Day! I ended up going on this rafting trip alone because we…read morecouldn't find a babysitter so my husband could come too, and I was honestly a little nervous at first. But from the moment I arrived, everyone made me feel so comfortable and welcome that those nerves disappeared immediately. Our guide, Peter, was absolutely amazing. He was extremely thorough with safety instructions and made sure everyone felt safe and confident throughout the trip, while still keeping everything fun and exciting. He had such a great way with people and really helped make the experience memorable. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and even the owner took the time to be kind and personable, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about giving people a great experience. This trip made me want to come back before it was even over, and I'll definitely be returning this summer to hopefully try one of the more challenging rafting trips. Thank you all so much for giving me such a fun and unforgettable Mother's Day!

Happy employees. Lots of kindness and smiles. Think "Disney Land"!…read more It was a real treat to ride the train. Everyone was nice. We even sat next to "Flintstone" fans. My kind of people. The train stopped at the Fruit Factory gift shop. There were lots of choices for a souvenir or gift. Also in the same location is a winery. I used their bathroom sink to wash my hands and ..,.. the faucets were so cool. The site to see is that you are standing between Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood. While riding the train, we saw lots of nature, trees, rivers to see along the way and back. The train ride is a must. I would love to go again.

My wife and I enjoyed the railbike experience on Independence Day, and we recommend this great…read moreoutdoor activity!!! We liked the staff's professionalism, the winery visit and the views of Mt Hood and Mt Adams!

I thought my boat prop. was gone, an expensive stainless steel propeller fell off into the Columbia…read moreRiver near Hood River, OR. Archer used state of the art techniques and equipment to find it! I was very happy with his services, and would use his services again to find lost items, or inspect things underwater, etc. He communicated well, and his fee was very reasonable. He was very dogged and thorough in the search in difficult conditions. The prop fell off in wide, deep water, with lots of current, wind, and in the shipping channel. He found the object when 90% of it was buried by using his knowledge of underwater conditions, and a grid search. Very professional and understanding. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Diver to get your lost item back to you. Beach, dock and boat diving. Retrieve your phone, keys,…read moreglasses, sporting equipment from lakes and rivers. Same day service in most cases. Wide area sonar search available also. Specialized scuba and search equipment

Thanks Josh!! you truly made this experience memorable ;) Awsome guide and funny fellow. We felt…read moresafe at all times. will come back again,, soon!

Fantastic white water rafting experience! The whole team, Scott, Nicole, and Josh, were really…read moreknowledgeable and kind. We had a wonderful time! highly recommend!

Staff at Wet Planet answer phone and email inquiries promptly. They are courteous and…read moreknowledgeable, and excel at making sure the customer's questions are answered. As a further bonus, the people handling my reservation were flexible and reasonable about the changes we had to make with our reservation. Thank you Wet Planet!

On a family vacation, we stopped in Hood River for a couple of nights. We found Wet Planet just…read moreacross the Columbia River. We did the full day trip and it was amazing! Lauren was our guide and she was the source of a plethora of information about rafting and the history of the area. The WP team did a great job giving instructions and preparing us for navigating the waters and keeping us safe throughout the journey. Lauren helped us conquer the huge plunge right before lunch without any incident! Would come back if in the area again. Highly recommend!