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Trip Report: Stand Up Paddleboarding Hood River - Next Adventure

Trip Report: Stand Up Paddleboarding Hood River

--When, Where, Conditions--
When: June 13th/ 14th 2015
Location: Hood River
Conditions: Windy as ever on the 13th and on the 14th Not windy!!! Clear skies, Sunny.
Duration: 3 hours total

--Helpful Info--
Difficulty: The 13th was challenging. The 14th would have accommodated any level. I saw so many people on the water, even inflatable sup boards.
Kid Friendly? Yes.
Pet Friendly? Yes.
Useful Links: Big Winds

The Report: Hood River is an absolutely breathtaking town and it becomes even more beautiful from the water. I was lucky enough to get two days of stand up paddleboarding in this June and soak up some rays from the water. I went for 1 hour on the 13th, it was windy and there was a kite boarding competition so the SUP people had a cove to paddle around. It was pretty dull since there wasn't much space to explore and we were all confined into the small area, so I only did it for an hour.

Now on the 14th, conditions were ideal so I squeezed in a couple of hours before heading home. We went out on the river and explored. I had the best time. At one point there were 2 separate families of ducks, so I sat down on the board to be at their level and paddled with them as long as they would let me.

I would highly recommend renting a SUP and taking it down the Gorge for a day of exploration. Check out our kayak rentals and stand up paddleboard rentals and get your booty to the water!

Hood River, OR
The beautiful Columbia River

Hood River, OR
Hood River, OR

Hood River, OR
Paddler's paradise

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