By: Madeline Eastman
Age: 33
From: Portland, OR
![A tray of sandwhiches](https://visithoodriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Sandwich_header-450x300.jpg)
- Dine
The White Salmon Baking Company is worth the drive across the bridge! Their cardamom buns are amazing.
![Mountain biking in Hood River](https://visithoodriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/postcanyon-450x300.png)
- Recreation
Ride bikes at Post Canyon then swing down to Waterfront Park to take a dip in the river to cool off and wash away the dust.
![Diners grab a drink at Cebu Lounge](https://visithoodriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cebu-450x300.jpg)
- Drink
- Dine
- Stay
The Best Western Plus Hood River Inn has prime water real estate and one the best happy hours in town.
![Flowers blooming in a Hood River field](https://visithoodriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/getoutside-450x300.png)
Insider Tip!
Get active! My favorite way to experience the Gorge is by playing outside.