Enjoying the Columbia River, lavender fields, orchards and mountain views are some of the things to do in Hood River, Oregon.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Will McGough writes about travel destinations and outdoor adventures. Hood River, Oregon is just an hour's drive from Portland.

Bend, Oregon is no secret in the mountain biking world, and for good reason. With hundreds of miles of singletrack weaving through beautiful pine forests, over lava rock, and across high desert ...

Hood River is where mountain-town charm meets Columbia Gorge beauty—with just enough craft beer and adrenaline to keep things interesting. People come here to chase views, sipping their way through ...