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Last Splash of Summer
Hood River on the Columbia River Gorge
 Wind. It whips through the Columbia River Gorge in gusts that will sweep you off your feet. Literally. Strap yourself to a board, attach it to a sail or a kite, and you're off. And sometimes up. Thrill seekers from all over the country come to this extraordinary tunnel of wind and water to windsurf and kite board.
From our perch at the Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, we can sip lemonade and watch the bright colored sails dance across the Columbia River like human-powered toys. Or we can venture to the shores of the river and try this madcap sport, which draws over 200,000 people to its heights ever year. Area outfitters, such as Hood River Water Play, can get you started on the right foot, with lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced recreationalists.
Whether you prefer your recreation wet-and-wild or high-and-dry (see "A World of Wine," below), the town of Hood River makes a great launching pad for summer's last splash. Planting our feet firmly on the ground, here are some of our favorite highlights of Hood River. Read more here.
Photo courtesy of Hood River County Chamber of Commerce.
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Roy Webster Channel Swim
Hood River
September 5
Swim across the Columbia River: At dawn on Labor Day each year, a large group of hearty souls jumps in the mighty Columbia River and swims the 1.1-mile stretch across to Hood River. This is the annual Hood River County Chamber of Commerce's Cross Channel Swim. The swim, which annually attracts close to 500 participants from around the world, originated in 1942 when local orchardist Roy Webster challenged himself to swim across the river.
Event website.
Volunteers in Kayaks Needed:
Contact Nancy Carlson at events@hoodriver.org to volunteer on the safety line.
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Oregon Lakes & Rivers website. It's free!
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