The city of Hood River is a port on the Columbia River, and is named for the nearby Hood River and surrounded by Mount Hood. It is located right across from White Salmon, Washington. Both communities have enjoyed much popularity in recent years after being discovered as a site for world-class windsurfing, and more recently kiteboarding.
Hood River is also home to industries like the employee-owned Full Sail Brewing Company (a major Oregon microbrewery) the clothing and sports equipment manufacturer DaKine, and vegetarian food manufacturer Turtle Island Foods, as well as being the home to numerous apple and pear orchards and wineries.