With its amazing location in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River is paradise for those who love the outdoors. It’s an especially desirable destination for those who love watersports, including boating, fishing and windsurfing. Hood River is actually known as the windsurfing capital of the world, and with good reason! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll love getting out on the Columbia with ease as a resident of Hood River.

Hood River is a great place to live if you like the idea of access to a small town but really want a more rustic and rural feel to your daily life. This part of the Gorge is home to the Hood River Fruit Loop, a cluster of orchards and farms that grow a significant portion of Oregon’s annual apple and pear crop. Even if you don’t choose to live on a farm, you could start a mini orchard on your own property using locally grown fruit trees!