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Article: Destination Hood River.(recreation guide to Oregon resort)
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- Skiing
- Article date:
- March 1, 1995
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1995 Bonnier Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Phones and Figures
All phones numbers are area code 503, unless otherwise indicated) Population: 4,632 Incorporated: 1894 Chamber of commerce: 800-366-3530 Newspaper: Hood River News Microbrew: Full Sail Ale Average temperature: 67 degrees (July), 34 degrees (January)
Getting There
Hood River is 58 miles east of Portland on I-84. You can fly into Portland International Airport, conveniently located right off I-84. Amtrak also services Hood River. You'll need a vehicle to get around the Gorge, so bring your own or rent one at the airport.
Where to Stay
* The wind season is short here - it kicks in around mid June and runs through Labor ...