Elk Meadows Trailhead up Newton Creek Get Fit and Thrive this Summer! Whether you’re walking, biking, skating, or scooting, one thing’s for sure – active transportation is the way to go in Hood River. So grab your helmet, hit the road, and let’s make some memories together! Join Thrive for hike and bike adventures this summer during July, August and September! We will have two events each month with a celebration and awards for top finishers at Thrive’s annual fundraiser on Sunday September 29, 3 pm outdoors at The Ruins, Hood River. Take a beautiful fall walk on Mt. Hood with a moderate uphill along Newton Creek with Peter Cornelison. 7 miles with 1700’ of climbing. Join a carpool at the China Gorge Park and Ride lot at 9 or at Baseline Road & Hwy. 35 parking area at 9:30. Sign Up Here
Parkdale to Cooper Spur Inn Bike and Orchard Tour Get Fit and Thrive this Summer! Whether you’re walking, biking, skating, or scooting, one thing’s for sure – active transportation is the way to go in Hood River. So grab your helmet, hit the road, and let’s make some memories together! Join Thrive for hike and bike adventures this summer during July, August and September! We will have two events each month with a celebration and awards for top finishers at Thrive’s annual fundraiser on Sunday September 29, 3 pm outdoors at The Ruins, Hood River. Meet up at 10 at Hutson Museum lawn in Parkdale. This is an out and back ride to the Cooper Spur Inn (Twisted Tree) on a low traffic road. The ride is led by Eric Hass with a special stop along the way to visit with orchardist Mike McCarthy and see his farm during fall harvest.17…
Middle Valley Bike Ride Get Fit and Thrive this Summer! Whether you’re walking, biking, skating, or scooting, one thing’s for sure – active transportation is the way to go in Hood River. So grab your helmet, hit the road, and let’s make some memories together! Join Thrive for hike and bike adventures this summer during July, August and September! We will have two events each month with a celebration and awards for top finishers at Thrive’s annual fundraiser on Sunday September 29, 3 pm outdoors at The Ruins, Hood River. Join Betty McDavitt on a Middle Valley bike adventure on low traffic, scenic roads. Meet up at the China Gorge Park and Ride lot at 9 or Pine Grove School parking lot at 9:30 AM. From Pine Grove the route is 18 miles, 800’ climbing with the possibility of more (group decision). Sign Up Here
Owl Point Hike Get Fit and Thrive this Summer! Whether you’re walking, biking, skating, or scooting, one thing’s for sure – active transportation is the way to go in Hood River. So grab your helmet, hit the road, and let’s make some memories together! Join Thrive for hike and bike adventures this summer during July, August and September! We will have two events each month with a celebration and awards for top finishers at Thrive’s annual fundraiser on Sunday September 29, 3 pm outdoors at The Ruins, Hood River. Enjoy this 5.8 mile out-and-back trail near Hood River, Oregon led by Jeff Hunter. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete with 450’ of climbing. Because parking on site is limited we will form car pools. Meet up at 8 at the HR Columbia Gorge Community College parking lot or at 8:30 at the…
On July 10th, Hood River County Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing to evaluate the draft of the Parkdale Community Plan and to receive public testimony. How can your voice be heard? Thrive Hood River, in partnership with Parkdale Area Residents Cooperative, is providing a public workshop that will help you share your ideas, concerns, and opinions regarding the future of Parkdale. Why: Goal 1 of Oregon’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan is citizen/public involvement. You can influence how Parkdale develops over time. Where: Parkdale Community Center, 7300 Clear Creek Road What: Workshop to learn how to participate in the planning process. Thrive Hood River will support you in writing your verbal/written testimony, walk you through the process of submitting a written comment to Hood River County, and/or help you get signed up to give in person/Zoom testimony. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet if able. Register Here Parkdale Community…
It’s time for Thrive Hood River’s Spring Adopt-a-Highway cleanup! Interested in joining the litter patrol? We need help on Sunday April 13th at 8:00am! Please RSVP HERE if you are able to come. This cleanup will be along Highway 35 between the China Gorge Park & Ride lot and Whiskey Creek Road. For the past 11 years, Thrive has maintained 3 ODOT Adopt-a-Highway stretches along Hwy 35 and the Dee Highway. We do litter patrols twice a year in the milder spring and fall seasons and we would love your help! It’s a great time to get to know other Thrivers and positively affect the livability of Hood River-plus you get to wear a fluorescent vest. Thanks for volunteering to keep Hood River thriving and beautiful!
Hood River to Mosier Bike Ride - out and back Get Fit and Thrive this Summer! Whether you're walking, biking, skating, or scooting, one thing's for sure – active transportation is the way to go in Hood River. So grab your helmet, hit the road, and let's make some memories together! Join Thrive for hike and bike adventures this summer during July, August and September! We will have two events each month with a celebration and awards for top finishers at Thrive’s annual fundraiser on Sunday September 29, 3 pm outdoors at The Ruins, Hood River. Join Peter Cornelison on a lovely bike ride along the historic highway to either Marsh Creek (21 mi, 1050’ elevation) or Rowena Crest (26 mi, 1241’ elevation), group decision. We may stop for a treat in Mosier! Meet up at 9:30 at China Gorge park and ride lot. Sign Up Here
Come visit our booth in the Summit Building at the Hood River County Fair this year! Sign up to join us behind the booth and be a land use resource for our community.