I'm always grateful when I can get an indoor or outdoor swim and Hood River Aquatic Center provides…read moresummer. Typically covered pool, during the summer months they open a few panels to let the sunshine and warm air shine through. Oh, and the wind, too! It is Hood River so fierce winds are to be expected. You can do a Day pass for $5 or buy punch card of 10 swims for a discount, more of a discount if you live in Hood River and are a senior. Even though I'm from Portland, I purchased o e because I know it will get used. I'm in Hood River frequently - my Happy Place- even happier when I get in a swim. There are 4 lap lanes and 2 per lane, splitting rather than circle swimming, always a plus. There is a timer clock on each end making it super easy to know when you've accomplished your time or to see how quickly you are swimming. Lap lanes are usually available all day but always check their website for the most accurate info. A large play area is available for kids and families as well as an individual shallow pool. A few lounge chairs and lots of metal bleachers on the perimeter. You can also walk a few feet to an outdoor patio if you need more sun. I did! Needed to speed up my drying time after my shower. Locker rooms are typical, a few private showers and an open shower pit area. Staff is friendly. They were super helpful and informative when I called to inquire about usage and the same friendliness greeted me when I arrived. Happy to have discovered this pool and will be back! I have a punch card to use up!!!

I am so grateful for all the staff at HRAC. During this time with COVID, their jobs are more…read morestrenuous and they're under more pressure but they all have such positive attitudes. I swim here weekly, almost daily, and they keep the pool and locker rooms immaculate. I feel safe coming here! Thank you staff for taking COVID seriously and keeping everyone safe!

We are fortunate to have a bead store in Hood River and they carry a varied selection of…read moresemi-precious beads, glass beads, stones and crystals. I've been making jewelry for over 40 years, and while I no longer sell retail, I still love to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets for myself and friends. Handmade gifts from the heart are the best! Sparkling Creations has all the basics to make jewelry - findings, wires, tools, beads - and like all bead shops, many unique pieces. Whenever I'm shopping on Oak I stop in to check out the beads to see if anything catches my attention. I don't need anything! But that is why these type of shops are fun because you will come across a stone that will inspire you to create. In addition to jewelry supplies, they have lots of crystals & stones for their energy and healing powers. And incense. Service has always been friendly and I appreciate that they allow me to browse and get lost in the beads without bothering me. And there is never any pressure to buy. If you have questions, they are there to help.

I was excited to come upon a bead shop being a Jeweler and a shop owner from Portland. The woman…read morelooked at me didn't say hello nor did she acknowledge the people I was with. We walked around the store, enjoyed the incense, found a few pieces were interested in but I refuse to by anything from a place where I am treated with such a lack of respect.

Laura is so smart, so skilled, so capable! She really understood what it will take to have the…read moreimportant parts of my house be tight enough and high enough quality to meet my needs. She's easy to work with, too. I just can't say enough about how impressed I am with her abilities.

From the owner: We provide sustainable building consulting and education to empower builders, women and youth to…read morecreate affordable, healthy and future ready homes.

Hood River County 4-H programs are open to all youth in grades K-12. "Not just cookin' and cows"…read moreanymore.

I like her style of painting, and was drawn to a Hawaiian print my hair dresser had on her wall. My…read morehusband bought one of her polar bear prints as well. I just wish she had more Hawaiian themed paintings.

From the owner: This is an arts and mindfulness community where parents and educators can learn to further…read moreunderstand and transform the causes of sadness, anger or overwhelm in their kids. They can connect with them on a deeper level by using the healing benefits of art and the written word to process negative emotions and promote self-healing.

What a wonderful place!! The center is intimate and allows for lots of one on one with the…read morechildren. It also introduces a sweet dynamic for children of all ages to interact with each other. The staff is friendly and always smiling! They always have fun learning activities for the kids, and I always see the children having a blast when I come to pick up my son. They even let my 7 year old daughter sit in on 2 occasion at no cost (due to weather closure makeups) and she didn't want to leave! I highly recommend! ! 5 stars all the the way.

Teacher Janet and her team at Our Children's Place are truly something special! You feel guilt free…read moreto leaving your children in the loving, and capable care of these women! For consistent child care or for a date night they provide exceptional care!