Hood River County Chamber

09/01/2026

Families in the Park has been canceled for this Thursday.

Families in the Park Update

Due to the impending weather, this Thursday’s Families in the Park concert featuring Dancehall Days is CANCELLED.

We’re disappointed to miss our chance to keep summer going with one more great night of music, but safety comes first.

Thank you for understanding, and we hope to see you at the park next summer

08/25/2026

Due to high wildfire danger, the following fire prevention restrictions take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

🚫🔥 Help us prevent forest fires:

• Camping and parking are closed in the Hood River County Forest between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily, except at Kingsley Campground, Tucker Park, and Toll Bridge Park.

• All gates providing access to the county forest are closed, including Post Canyon, Riordan Hill, Upper Binns Hill, and Gilhouley.

• Combustion engine motorized vehicles are prohibited on trails and gated county forest roads.

• All campfires are prohibited.
✅ Portable stoves and fire pits using liquefied or bottled fuel are allowed in clear areas free of flammable vegetation, if users have either 1 shovel and 1 gallon of water or one 2 ½-pound fire extinguisher.

See gate closures on the digital trail map: webmap.hoodrivercounty.gov/trail

The county will announce when these restrictions are no longer in effect.
Questions? Call the forestry department at 541-387-6888.

08/21/2026

https://visithoodriver.com/press-releases/travel-leisure-names-hood-river-americas-best-small-mountain-town/

We are so excited that Hood River is recognized as Travel & Leisure America's Best Small Mountain Town. Hood River is a beautiful place to live and work. Thank you to Travel & Leisure for recognizing Hood River.

08/18/2026

Updated information on closures!

08/15/2026

Did you know today is National Relaxation Day?

It has been proven that stress can be harmful to our health, both mentally and physically. Most doctors will agree that finding ways to relax and finding ways to reduce stress will improve overall health. What is your favorite relaxation activity?

08/14/2026

Port of Hood River
**REMINDER: OVERNIGHT BRIDGE CLOSURES—UPDATED TIME**
At the request of the Hood River–White Salmon Bridge Authority, the scheduled overnight closure time has changed. The Hood River–White Salmon Bridge will now close from 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. during the following windows:
August 17–19, with the final closure ending at 5:00 a.m. August 20
August 26–27, with the final closure ending at 5:00 a.m. August 28
August 31–September 3, with the final closure ending at 5:00 a.m. September 4
September 8–10, with the final closure ending at 5:00 a.m. September 11
The closures are needed to support geotechnical exploration near the Washington shoreline for the Bridge Replacement Project. Some scheduled closures may not be needed if the work is completed early. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Travelers should plan ahead and use an alternate route during the closure hours.
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**RECORDATORIO: CIERRES NOCTURNOS DEL PUENTE—HORARIO ACTUALIZADO**
A solicitud de la Autoridad del Puente Hood River–White Salmon, se ha modificado el horario programado para los cierres nocturnos. El puente Hood River–White Salmon ahora cerrará de 12:30 a. m. a 5:00 a. m. durante los siguientes períodos:
Del 17 al 19 de agosto, con el último cierre terminando a las 5:00 a. m. del 20 de agosto.
Del 26 al 27 de agosto, con el último cierre terminando a las 5:00 a. m. del 28 de agosto.
Del 31 de agosto al 3 de septiembre, con el último cierre terminando a las 5:00 a. m. del 4 de septiembre.
Del 8 al 10 de septiembre, con el último cierre terminando a las 5:00 a. m. del 11 de septiembre.
Los cierres son necesarios para realizar trabajos de exploración geotécnica cerca de la ribera del lado de Washington como parte del Proyecto de Reemplazo del Puente. Es posible que algunos de los cierres programados no sean necesarios si los trabajos terminan antes de lo previsto. Se proporcionarán actualizaciones a medida que estén disponibles.
Se recomienda a los viajeros planificar con anticipación y utilizar una ruta alternativa durante las horas de cierre.

08/13/2026

Visit Hood River and the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the search for our next Executive Director.
This is an opportunity to lead a strong, community-focused organization and help shape the next chapter of tourism, business support, and destination stewardship in Hood River County.
View the job description at https://visithoodriver.com/job-openings/visit-hood-river-executive-director/

08/12/2026

Operations Update on the Grasshopper Fire. We encourage everyone to follow their FB page for the most up to date information. Also, download the Watch Duty App to receive notifications on evacuation levels and more.