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Wind Power

Renewable energy specialist Don Bain takes us to 7 mile hill outside of the Dalles, and explains the potential of this area for wind turbines. Choice wind locations are plentiful in Oregon, but convincing the public to tolerate the visual impact of turbine fields is another issue. The potential problems of wind power are solvable, Bain says, and the benefits far out way the negatives.

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Kiteboarding

Meet a group of pioneers who have taken windsports to a whole new level. With a modified kite, a board, and a strong wind, these thrillseekers race across the water and fly up to 100 feet into the air over the Columbia River near Hood River.

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Grande Ronde River

In between glassy, calm waters there is the occasional white water on the Grande Ronde, but this rafting trip is not about navigating through violent rapids or roughing it overnight on baked beans and hot dogs... Floating, fishing, feasting and fun seem to be the theme of this tour guided trip down the scenic river. Join the OFG crew for a leisurely float down one of Oregon's hidden treasures.

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