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VinceCully t1_is66cg2 wrote

White Salmon > Hood River imo

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gingflyer OP t1_is6lefz wrote

We're newer to the area, and were initially worried we'd be crossing the bridge constantly. One year on and our friends in HR are the ones more likely to jump the river to hang with us on the Washington side.

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bedpanbrian t1_is8iot9 wrote

Looks like this is just below the hospital. Miss the view from there.

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stult t1_is7k3a4 wrote

Pros:

  • Better views of Mt. Hood, HR Valley, and the Gorge,
  • Less crowded, especially in that there are fewer annoying tourists and people just stopping off in the middle of a trip down 84 or 35,
  • Still close to Hood for skiing, the Columbia and other rivers for water sports, and national forests for various outdoor activities,
  • No state income tax,
  • Super underappreciated wineries (personally I really love Cor and Aniche, both of which have views to rival even Stave and Stone, but without the highly commercialized almost Disney-esque vibe),
  • Neighbors are super helpful (at least mine are),
  • Can literally look down on Oregonians in HR.

Cons:

  • Need to go to HR or the Dalles for most shopping,
  • The Bridge of Death,
  • Neighbors are super helpful.
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