Cascade Range — Local services in Hood River

If you love driving and taking in breath-taking Canyons, Mountains, High Deserts, and Rain Forests all in one route, this is stunning. Personally, while traveling, I love to get away from your standard food chains, hotels, restaurants and coffee shops. This route give's me a chance to visit some of the most amazing eateries and coffee shops where locals hang out. Love trying, locally grown unique dishes gifts, sights, smells...so much can be discovered when you venture off the Freeway. History fascinates me, there is nothing greater than friending an Old Timer at a local Diner where you know, "The Ingredients" are Wholesome and served up with love by the owner. I don't recommend taking this route if you are rushed. It is hard not to stop to capture photos and drink in the...

I'm a CA. Native. Both of my parents are as well. If you haven't explored the " Cascade Range " you all! US just might want to Google it :-) I'm a GBC. Architect and Building Inspector born n raised in San Jose, CA Retired Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, California Angels.Professional. Careers. Designed Built over 200 Custom Homes, Over 200 Commercial Projects from High-Rise Condos to Govt. Air- Force Bases, 100 Restraunts, Hobbies Japanese Koi Breeder. Fishing, and Hunting. CSLB #373232 Family Owned/ Operated since 1932. Established 1901. San...

The other side of the Grant St. Bridge begins the Cascade Range?! I guess it does! I just love going to the Santiam River with my bestie.. As often as possible while the weather is still nice.. We've been hangin out together on this river for a little bit over a year now..i can't believe its been a year already.. I hope we're still hangin out on this river together next year, or another River would be cool too! Even tho there are plenty of miles of this one we haven't explored together yet.. Im sure we'll get as much of it...