Hood Basin

"Draining directly from Mt. Hood’s glaciers, Hood River and Fifteenmile Creek are the primary Oregon waterways entering the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. The Gorge attracts thousands of visitors annually and is world famous for its windsurfing. Hood River valley is known for its pears and other orchard crops, while the Fifteenmile basin is the edge of wheat country and is a major cherry producing area. Agriculture, forestry, and tourism support the economy of this basin. Hood River and The Dalles are the major communities along this present day and historic travel and trade route between inland regions and the coast."

Content featured on the Oregon Explorer, "Learn about Places: Hood Basin" site, information compiled by science writing consultant John Ame.