Lewis and Clark first discovered the Hood River in 1805. Since then, the river has provided water for a thriving fruit industry. Train tracks were built to provide the fruit industry a way to transport their product to surrounding markets. But since the 1920s, the train brings people to experience the lush riverside and surrounding mountains. The Hood River train still offers tours today from Hood River to the base of Mt. Hood.
The Oregon Coast Crawler travels from Garibaldi to Rockaway. This five-hour journey along some of Oregon's beaches and coastlines provides riders with a picnic lunch and free time at Wheeler and Rockaway Beach. Run by an old-fashioned steam engine, this train is not too long and holds just 100 guests.
After 40 years of no service, a train trip between Union and Wallowa counties is available again. The Eagle Cap Excursion Train in Northeastern Oregon takes riders alongside rivers, through the country and up mountains. The Wallowa Mountains are a background to the majestic rivers and miles of country in Joseph Branch along this train trip. Only a few trips are planned each year, and some go to different areas, like Kimmell and Minam.
