When researching hiking trails to add to our vacation itinerary, I chose Hamilton Mountain Trail…read morebecause of the waterfalls..Pool of The Winds, Hardy Falls, & Rodney Falls and also, because it was located across the way from Beacon Rock. It was perfect weather for our hike on September 3, 2021 & it took my hubby & I almost 2 hours to hike up to the Pool of The Winds waterfall & back down. We did make multiple stops along the trail to take pictures/videos & to catch our breath. :)) While, I don't consider myself an avid hiker, I do consider myself in pretty good shape BUT I did NOT feel in good shape a few times during our hike up Hamilton Mountain! Going straight up that mountain is no joke! No worries though, I pulled through & made my way up that mountain & back down w/out any assistance...barely! :)) There are a few spots where the climb is very steep & slippery so be mindful of your steps. For sure having actual hiking boots would have served me better than the running shoes, I had on. Okay, so enough of my "out of shape" info..let's move on to the awesomeness of Hamilton Mountain Trail. As you are climbing up the trail, you're surrounded by huge trees & everything around you is so still & just peaceful. There is a small bench for sitting along the way & if you keep going pass that, you eventually come to an open clearing and the waterfalls. The waterfalls themselves are just so awesome! Mother Nature really is displaying her best work when you're standing right next to a waterfall! The Pool of The Winds waterfall was my favorite & there's a bridge right beneath it that is the perfect picture backdrop. I also wanted to add that it wasn't crowded at all during our visit & we did go on a Saturday around 2:30pm. Lastly, there was plenty of parking & a restroom at the beginning of the trail head. Hope this info helps! ~Rebecca out

We hiked Beacon Rock the day before, and this trail is right across the street. In fact, you can…read moreget a good view of Beacon Rock through the trees from the Upper Parking Lot. The hike to Rodney Falls and Pool of the Winds seemed do-able, and we had a short amount of time, so we thought we could knock it out. As we started out, we learned that it had a pretty steep incline, and was a bit of a butt burner on the way up. I'm not an avid hiker, so let's just say I had a bit of a rough time (gasp) with lots of stops for photos (read: to catch my breathe). There are tons of trees for shade, with a few sun spots here and there. Just as I thought I couldn't hike another step, a fellow hiker offered encouragement, letting me know it was just a few minutes farther. And boy was it worth it. Pool of the Winds is a gorgeous falls with a clear pool of mountain water. And there are several spots to get good views of Rodney Falls and to continue on the hike if you choose (I did not!). Easy time going down. Quite a few people had hiking poles, to make it easier on the knees. I'd call this a success! (even with sore legs for a day or two afterward).

Outstanding hike with amazing views at the top. Wear trail shoes or hiking boots; the loose rock…read moreand steep slope make this trail rough on running shoes. I would have felt safer in trail shoes. Look for the informational placard near the top of the peak. This is a special, sacred place.

One time spirit quest location for the first peoples, now a walk up the mountain that requires…read morestamina, respect and a little reverence for the Mother Columbia that looms below. Breaths new meaning into: "The west is the best: get here and we'll do the rest"

Had a great time taking a tandem kayak out to Wells Island and back. A nice, easy paddle-- very…read morerelaxing. We were told it was a really calm day and we were the first kayakers of the season! Todd was very friendly and helpful. He suggested that we hit the Bonneville Locks on the way back to Portland and we got to see the chinook fish ladder, which was very cool!

We had a last minute insane adventure this weekend renting E-Bikes through the Twin Tunnels! We…read moreshowed up at 1pm and rented for 4 hours and were treated incredibly. MUST DO IN HOOD RIVER

We used your service for a wine tour of the Williamette area of Oregon and thanks to your company…read moreand our awesome tour guide Daniel Johnson we had the best experience. Our guide was punctual and very knowledgeable of the area and the van was very comfortable. Will use this company again for a future trip

We did a day trip of hiking, sightseeing and wine tasting with Kieron. Can't recommend First Nature…read moremore highly enough. It was a fantastic day and very memorable. Felt like we were able to fit in so much in one day. Kieron is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and an absolute pleasure to spend your day with.

I've never had such an amazing Mother's Day! I ended up going on this rafting trip alone because we…read morecouldn't find a babysitter so my husband could come too, and I was honestly a little nervous at first. But from the moment I arrived, everyone made me feel so comfortable and welcome that those nerves disappeared immediately. Our guide, Peter, was absolutely amazing. He was extremely thorough with safety instructions and made sure everyone felt safe and confident throughout the trip, while still keeping everything fun and exciting. He had such a great way with people and really helped make the experience memorable. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and even the owner took the time to be kind and personable, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they genuinely care about giving people a great experience. This trip made me want to come back before it was even over, and I'll definitely be returning this summer to hopefully try one of the more challenging rafting trips. Thank you all so much for giving me such a fun and unforgettable Mother's Day!

max was great, highly recommend. super super funny, very knowledgeable. PM forever!!!!!!read more

We were on an ACL cruise at the end of April with a stop in Hood River and we signed up for the…read morekayaking excursion. Fantastic experience! Justin was very thorough with explanations of the surrounding environs and it seemed everything around. He pointed out different wildlife in the area and our group even saw a white bunny (in the wild). We also went looking with him for morel mushrooms on land (sadly, none found). The company provides most everything you need for a comfortable kayaking experience, (outer wear, life jacket, dry bag, two types of single kayaks, or double, paddles) included (refresher) instructions for paddling, and helpful tips, assistance and corrections throughout if needed. Even though it was a bit chilly (50s) windy and slightly misting, we stayed warm enough throughout. Would recommend waterproof shoes or watershoes (bring a change of shoes and socks for afterward). Just enjoy the scenery. Such a great way to spend an afternoon! Thank you, Justin for the amazing experience and contributing to our memorable 30 year anniversary!

We had a terrific kayak tour with Hood River SUP and Kayak. Our two guides were super, very helpful…read moreand encouraging with our novice paddling skills. The scenery is spectacular and it was the perfect way to end our first visit to the Columbia River Area. We would recommend this tour company highly.

Fantastic white water rafting experience! The whole team, Scott, Nicole, and Josh, were really…read moreknowledgeable and kind. We had a wonderful time! highly recommend!

I did the whitewater rafting experience on a Saturday afternoon, and it was great! Very safety…read moreoriented but also very fun. Highly recommend this rafting company! Our guide Big Al/Alex was awesome. When we decided we all wanted to do the optional big waterfall, she coached us and drilled us many times so that we'd be able to raft down the waterfall as safely as possible. There was also an optional cliff jumping spot for people who wanted to get out of the raft and do that. Those of us who didn't want to do the big waterfall weren't pressured to do it & were given the option to skip it.

Are you in the Portland area? Or somewhere in Washington and you want an adventure? If so - don't…read morebe stupid!!! Schedule a river trip and enjoy some amazing rapids and beautiful scenery as you take a wild float down the Salmon river. Our guide was Victor and he was amazing. He nailed every rapids giving us the best adrenaline seeking advenruee we wanted. Our family vacation was complete because of this trip! A few things to know: - the water is cold, but they give you a wetsuit and it helps a ton! - you will paddle! and that makes it more fun - if you want a less adventurous trip - tell the guide and they can avoid big rapids. - usually i dont encourage my son to jump off of bridges but he did and it was awesome - they have a photographer situated at different spots on the river and you can buy the pics for an extra fee. It isnt that expensive and they do a great job! - tip your guide.

Sean and Max are great and knowledgeable guides that will bring you on a very fun adventure! The…read moretrips are well planned and they are very upfront about guide tips and tricks. The rivers they raft are stunning and will leave you wanting to go again and again. Thanks Columbia River Outdoors!

On a family vacation, we stopped in Hood River for a couple of nights. We found Wet Planet just…read moreacross the Columbia River. We did the full day trip and it was amazing! Lauren was our guide and she was the source of a plethora of information about rafting and the history of the area. The WP team did a great job giving instructions and preparing us for navigating the waters and keeping us safe throughout the journey. Lauren helped us conquer the huge plunge right before lunch without any incident! Would come back if in the area again. Highly recommend!

Amazing experience with the Wet Planet team. My group did the 3 day white water kayaking experience…read morewith guides Paul and Madeline, and guide Cail joined us on Day 3. In our group we had injuries and anxieties that were perfectly managed and supported by the WP team. High caliber and high quality experience with a focus on skills and safety before hitting the river. On the river we had an amazing time practicing skills and then moving through the rapids downstream. I cannot say enough positive things about the WP team and highly recommend for anyone looking to try this sport or embrace a new hobby :)

The address listed here leads to a house! 2115 ne 151st cir. Either update it everywhere (Google…read moremaps included) or take this page leading to your business down. Highly misleading.

I visited from Texas this past weekend and could not have made a better choice for a tour! Janine…read morewas very informative right from the beginning. I had emailed a few other companies, she was the only one to get back to me(luckily). She replied very quickly to any question I had prior to the tour. The van was very clean and new! We hit 3 amazingly beautiful wineries on this tour. I came in only wanting one winery in particular and Janine did a great job picking the other two. Kramer vineyards could not be more perfect. Overall the tour was more than I expected! We will definitely be using this company again on our next visit! I would highly recommend this company to anyone!