PORTLAND, Ore. — The Hood River flows from the foot of Mount Hood down to the banks of the mighty Columbia River, and the drive up the valley is a scenic excursion that will leave you wide-eyed and ...
The route: From Portland, Ore., drive east on Interstate 84, cross the Bridge of the Gods toll bridge to Washington 14 east to Bingen, Wash. Then head south over the Hood River Bridge (toll) and ...
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