Coyote Wall Trail Head is only a 5 minute drive from the Society Hotel, and has plenty of loops of different lengths for both hiking and mountain biking! Really beautiful at sunset. You don’t have to hike very far to get stunning views of the river.
White Salmon Baking Company is located just off the main street in White Salmon, WA, minutes away from The Society Hotel. They offer a variety of breakfast and mid-day pastries, lunch, artisanal bread, and cakes.
Multnomah Falls is one of the most stunning sights in the Hood River area. You will see it if you are traveling to Hood River from Portland. It is just west of Hood River, along the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. If you have time to see only one waterfall, this is the one. Tumbling 620 feet, these spectacular falls are framed midway by narrow, tree-covered rock walls, and spanned by the Benson Bridge.
The falls are conveniently located just off the highway and they require no hiking to see. For an awe-inspiring view of the falls and of the Columbia Valley, take the trail up to the Benson Bridge and upper viewing area.
At the base of the falls is the historic Multnomah Falls Lodge with a restaurant, gift shop, and an espresso stand and snack bar. This is also a good place to buy an ice-cream treat.
One of the most popular tourist drives in the area, after the Historic Columbia River Highway, is the Fruit Loop. Running for 35 miles through rolling hills of orchards and forest, this route takes you to stops in small towns at local establishments selling locally produced goods, from fruits and vegetables to jams, syrups, and crafts.
This area is an important pear growing area in the US, but you'll also find berries, apples, apricots, lavender, tomatoes, corn, squash, and more, depending on the time of year. The visitor centers offer trail maps of the Fruit Loop, with 29 numbered stops.
The Gorge’s premiere windsurfing, small boat catamaran sailing, kayaking, SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding), and jet ski / wave runner rental and lesson facility located in Hood River, Oregon right on the beach at the Best Western Hotel just off of exit 64.
Tucked into the foothills of Mt Hood, Lavender Valley is just as magical as its name suggests. At this gorgeous lavender farm in Oregon, you can pick your own lavender in a bucolic setting, surrounded by stunning views, picnic tables, and the soothing aroma of fresh lavender. This summer, visit Lavender Valley for an unforgettable experience. Visitors at Hood River Lavender Farm are encouraged to explore both the winery and lavender farm as well as stop by the barn to greet the resident farm animals.