Scscsc89 Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 When we're driving from Bend to Hood River, do you suggest taking 26 via Mt. Hood or 97/197 through the Dalles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGRDON Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I’ve been both ways. Don’t recall much of a difference in views. 97 better road, less switchbacks. I remember a couple of hairpins on 26, more trouble passing, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGRDON Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Sorry SC, got the numbers mixed up. I prefer bend to Biggs to hood river. Easiest drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUGRDON Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Also forgot to mention this as something for the boy. https://skibowl.com/skibowl-west/alpine-slide.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 12:02 PM, Scscsc89 said: When we're driving from Bend to Hood River, do you suggest taking 26 via Mt. Hood or 97/197 through the Dalles? You'll want to go 26, then turnoff at hwy 30, just before Government Camp to head north to HR. Very pretty drive, right along the river and beneath Mount Hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 12:48 PM, KUGRDON said: Sorry SC, got the numbers mixed up. I prefer bend to Biggs to hood river. Easiest drive. If you want to add an hour (at least) to the trip and drive in a wasteland, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 9:42 AM, Orange said: You'll want to go 26, then turnoff at hwy 30, just before Government Camp to head north to HR. Very pretty drive, right along the river and beneath Mount Hood. I'm a little confused but I think you mean 35 right before GovCamp & now realize you're probably talking about the Hood River when you say "the river" while I was thinking the Columbia River! Thanks to both of you for your patience and advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Nobody is mentioning The Dalles so I am assuming it's not a highlight. I mean, it does have THE in the title but maybe that's just marketing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 11:26 AM, Scscsc89 said: I'm a little confused but I think you mean 35 right before GovCamp & now realize you're probably talking about the Hood River when you say "the river" while I was thinking the Columbia River! Thanks to both of you for your patience and advice! Crap, you're right. Hwy 30 is up NW of Portland to Astoria, sorry for the confusion! And yes, Hood River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 11:32 AM, Scscsc89 said: Nobody is mentioning The Dalles so I am assuming it's not a highlight. I mean, it does have THE in the title but maybe that's just marketing They've done a little work to make it more of a destination (there are some newer breweries, and a spruced-up downtown), but yeah, you can afford to skip The Dalles. I can't think of anything it has that Hood River doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack 12 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 11:32 AM, Scscsc89 said: I mean, it does have THE in the title but maybe that's just marketing Ha! Actually, it's a French reference to rapids that used to run along that stretch of the Columbia, but the dams took care of those. And I would take small issue with Orange. While the Washington side does have some great trails, it isn't nearly as spectacular as the Oregon side. Be sure you take Columbia River Scenic Highway if you're traveling from Hood River to Portland. It's longer and slower than I-84, but there are a ton of waysides and waterfalls to visit, most with short trails. When it was built during the WWI era, it was touted as the "eighth wonder of the world," which wasn't all hyperbole. While some portions of the highway were destroyed when I-84 was built, good stretches of it remain, and it's pretty amazing. Crown Point, which my dad used to call "The Million Dollar Shithouse," is one highlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 On 7/19/2022 at 4:15 PM, Quack 12 said: Ha! Actually, it's a French reference to rapids that used to run along that stretch of the Columbia, but the dams took care of those. And I would take small issue with Orange. While the Washington side does have some great trails, it isn't nearly as spectacular as the Oregon side. Be sure you take Columbia River Scenic Highway if you're traveling from Hood River to Portland. It's longer and slower than I-84, but there are a ton of waysides and waterfalls to visit, most with short trails. When it was built during the WWI era, it was touted as the "eighth wonder of the world," which wasn't all hyperbole. While some portions of the highway were destroyed when I-84 was built, good stretches of it remain, and it's pretty amazing. Crown Point, which my dad used to call "The Million Dollar Shithouse," is one highlight. If one has never visited the Columbia river gorge, of course they should check out all Oregon has to offer. I guess I was trying to be original and offer alternatives to crowds (which are terrible right now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 My son .. the nature lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 It's so hot right now. He can love nature after 8 pm when it cools down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 y’all drive large vehicles up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 7:39 PM, Scscsc89 said: y’all drive large vehicles up here. Part of it is wide-open spaces redneck culture, part of it is the need for 4wd due to snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 Great trip although my son caught Covid so I drove Portland-San Jose yesterday instead of flying. Saved $165 on the car rental for keeping it for 2 extra days and returning it to SFO instead of PDX 🤷🏻♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 That's a bummer. Is he feeling ok? Any notable hikes/visits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 We really enjoyed tubing down the deschutes & the lava cave hike outside Sun River. The waterfront park in Hood River has a great beach for kids staying on the Washington side was a great call. Don — we went by the alpine slide but it was too hot/crowded to try it. thanks for all the suggestions. Beautiful country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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