Hood River, OR

There is always something happening in the gorge. Music for the week starting May 16-May 22, 2009 includes: Tess Barr, Tribute, Live Wire, Bob Marley Tribute, Swing Crew, Happa Hillbillies, and John Twist. Here you will find links on the Rediviva site to the locations you can hear this music and more.

What a surprise it was to see these docked down by the Marina in Hood River. These two vintage schooners had traveled up the Columbia and were getting a lot of attention today. I heard from someone who had seen them coming up the river say it looked like the wind was giving them some trouble. The sight of these couldn't help but make me think of pirates.

I just learned a little more about these ships. They are "The Lady Washington" and the "Hawaiian Chieftain" . They are on a "Rediscovering the Columbia River" voyage. They will be open for public viewing at the Hood River Marina this weekend. Click here for public viewing times.

There are several nice parks located in Hood River. Many people enjoy the Children's Park. This is a fun place to bring your children with swings, bridges, slides, forts and more. There is a large covered play area to the east and a large grassy open space as well.

Another quiet small park is Wilson Park which is located in one of my favorite neighborhoods east of the May St. Elementary School. Wilson Park has play equipment, tall trees, and grass and is never very crowded.

Jackson Park is located at the intersection of 13th and May St. very near the public swimming pool and Hood River Middle School. Jackson Park is home to the summer "Families in the Park" series of free music and also the Saturday night summer "Movies in the Park". Jackson Park has play equipment, picnic tables, restrooms, tall trees, grass and a stage.

Wilson Park pictured above

Hood River Children's Park pictured above

A play being performed on the stage at Jackson Park and play equipment at Jackson Park

The Hood River Saturday Market season has started again. The Market is open from 9:00 till 3:00 and is located in the parking lot at 5th and Columbia St. in downtown Hood River across from Full Sail Brewing. The Hood River Saturday Market is free with free parking available on site. The market runs each Saturday from May through September. This Saturday, May 9, 2009 there will be live music by Joel Valle starting at 11:00 a.m. You will find handmade soaps, artwork, pottery, clothing, homegrown plants, fresh farmgrown seasonal produce and more.

I have been capturing gorge views over the years. These are some Columbia River pictures I've taken to share for all to enjoy.

Coumbia River view taken from Upper Underwood looking east

Columbia River sunrise from Hood River looking east

Columbia river looking east from Rooster Rock State Park

Columbia River sunrise from Hood River looking east

Looking west from Ruthton Park in Hood River