By: Nika Kermani
Age: 26
From: Hood River, OR

Fruit smoothie bowl

Give me one of everything on the menu at Basik Açai Café please! Actually, two orders of avo toast will do.


Hiking through Mosier Creek

Jump in the swimming hole at Mosier Creek Falls and lay on the warm rocks to tan.


The Downwinder taco food cart in Hood River

Lose track of time tanning and swimming then grab a late lunch at The Downwinder. Again, one of everything on the menu please #thebesttacosever


Dancers in a local Hood River dance studio
Increase your endorphins & meet the Gorge’s movement community by taking a drop-in dance, yoga, or sculpt class at NK STUDIOS in Bingen, WA.

An arial view of Hood River's Best Western

Check out the epic Airbnbs with mountain views or water access. Otherwise, take a peek at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn!


Dog and man paddle-boarding on the Columbia River

Insider Tip!

Have fun in our gem of a location and remember to pick up your dog poo.

Where to stay?

Oak Street Hotel

Expect to be delighted at The Oak Street Hotel. The hotel is a handsomely renovated, 1909 classic beauty converted into…

Hood River, OR

Columbia Gorge Hotel

Built in 1921, The Hotel is a magnificent villa perched on a scenic cliff. Guests enjoy sweeping views of the…

Hood River, OR

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

A beautiful rustic resort on the North side of Mt. Hood, offering lodging (including dog friendly cabins) and a farm…

Mount Hood, OR