Invasive Plant Removal at Koberg Beach, OR

Friday, April 27, 2018

Join us at Koberg Beach, an enjoyable beach near Hood River, OR. We will work together to remove invasive plants at this location with Stewardship Volunteer Coordinator Mika Barrett. No experience is necessary and tools will be provided! Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun!
 

History of Koberg Beach:
Once upon a time -- from about 1915 to about 1950 -- a giant wonderful dance hall and outdoor resort existed at Koberg Beach. When the town of Hood River wanted to cool off or go ballroom dancing to the sounds of a swing orchestra, they went to Koberg Beach. Eventually, the ballroom and the beach had to make way for the rising Columbia River when hydroelectric dams were constructed. 

Today, Koberg Beach is a wayside that serves busy westbound motorists on I-84 with a restroom and a stretch break. An enjoyable beach lies behind the great rock which screens its recreational access from the busy freeway.