TRAVEL OREGON (2) Recreate Responsibly Outdoor adventures are the heart of who we are in Hood River County. Please be safe and plan ahead with these tips below, or just leave the planning to one of our professional outdoor guides for adventures like fishing, rafting or bike tours. To learn more about the pledge to recreate responsibly, visit VisitHoodRiver.com/Recreate-Responsibly. Accessibility Hood River is for everyone — a motto reflected in the wide variety of wheelchair-accessible activities, restaurants, hotels and trails around town. Look for options at Accessible Gorge (AccessibleGorge.com) and Wheel the World (WheelTheWorld.com), a new nationwide program that has awarded Hood River its “Destination Verified” seal of approval for its support of visitors with accessibility needs. • Always have a Plan B and a Plan C in case your destination is too crowded or closed. • Check in with Visit Hood River’s visitor center in downtown about which passes or permits may be required for your preferred destination. • Plan to arrive at popular trails and landmarks early in the day. To check current traffic conditions, visit TripCheck.com. • If you’re partaking in adult beverages, be sure to arrange alternative transportation. • Be mindful of traffic and private property when you pull over to take a photo at any scenic location. • We love pets, so please help us welcome them by bringing them only to pet-friendly places, picking up all their waste and observing leash laws. • Make sure you’re properly equipped with all the gear and knowledge you need to be safe and successful in the water, on mountain trails and in the snow. • For updated information about trails, visit the Friends of the Columbia Gorge conservation group’s website (GorgeFriends.org). or check out a chart of open and closed trails at ReadySetGOrge! (ReadySetGOrge.com). • Fully investigate river currents before you enter the water, and carry required safety equipment and permits. • Leave campsites and trails better than you found them. Pack out garbage. • If you venture into the backcountry, always tell someone where you’ll be going. Twin Tunnel Trail Cooper Spur Mountain Resort visithoodriver.com 15
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