Although Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge are two of the most well-known hiking, swimming, skiing, and exploring destinations in Oregon, they are increasingly receiving more recognition as a single, top-notch destination.
An international travel guide Mount Hood and the Columbia Gorge were recently listed by Lonely Planet as among the top travel destinations for 2025, ranking alongside Switzerland and Nepal. There is an astounding amount of things to do, sights to see, and places to eat and drink in the two areas, despite the fact that they are connected and simple to navigate.
We highlight some of the top sites on the mountain and beside the river in this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, giving visitors or those planning a trip from out of town a rough itinerary.
Highlights from this week’s episode include the following:
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What s the best way to navigate the mountain and gorge?
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The two best places to stay the night.
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How to choose among all the Columbia Gorge waterfalls.
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What you do on Mount Hood depends on the season you go.
This is the entire episode:
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Vickie Connor and Jamie Hale
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