July 15, 2015 Hood River

Spent another day in Hood River, this time we found a much better place to ride, a 5 mile paved trail, scenic it was, flat it was not... yikes

Twin Tunnels about half way through the ride

We were told there was a great Ice cream Place at Mosier, which is at the end of the 5 miles before you turn around and endure more hills to go back....apparently, we were too early, no ice cream for us, just a quick look at the little town...Here's a creative paint job..

Then back on the road back to town...there was always something to see on the Mighty Columbia

Still early in the day, we went and got our little Gracie, and headed off to see Mount Hood. Stopped for our much needed ice cream, and Gracie wanted to have her picture taken..not!!

Back on the road, a gorgeous view of this giant every corner we turned..

We stopped at this one area...couldn't figure out why nobody was around?? Luckily I looked at my map a little better, there was another ski area further down the road..

This is what is left of a river bed after the spring run-off...I can just imagine what this looks like at peak flow, must be amazing...

We finally found the right ski area that was still open...Now this looks more like it..

While most people are enjoying the water sports in Hood River..there are still people skiing on this mountain, it looks pretty bleak, but guess its the novelty of it all...

This sign caught our attention...."We contemplated making a run for it...our holidays were coming to an end...

And who doesn't love the "Bear"!!!