Hood River County

Hood River County, Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest. Positioned at the crossroads of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge and the magnificent Cascade Range, the County is known for its unusual mix of geology and climate. Cascade Locks on the western edge of the county sits at just 60 feet above sea level while the countys south border soars to the 11,235-foot summit of Mt. HoodOregons tallest peak. Hood River County (population 23,382) lies midway between the moist rain forest climate of Cascade Locks and the arid desert air of The Dalles. The area that is now Hood River County has been inhabited by native tribes such as the Wasco, Klickitat, and Warm Springs tribes for thousands of years. They fished salmon from the Columbia, gathered native huckleberries, and thrived off the areas diverse natural habitat far before settlers began their westward explorations. Hood River was later discovered by Lewis and Clark on their historic journey west, and the area was a pivotal po...