What and where is the Columbia River Gorge?
The Columbia River Gorge is a large cut through the mountains which allows the Columbia River, to get from the Eastern part of Washington and Oregon, to the Coast. It creates the border between Washington and Oregon. Hood River, which is located at the base of Mt Hood, is the town which has the most windsurfing activity. It is located about 60 miles East of Portland Oregon. The closest international airport is in Portland but there are small airports in Hood River and The Dalles. There is also an international airport in Seattle, which is 4-5 hours drive from Hood River. Here is an ASCII map of the Gorge from Portland to Maryhill, which shows the approximate distances between towns.
