Hidden outside the historic and charming town of Hood River, Oregon, is one of the most interesting museums I have been to in a long time. Consisting of over 3.5 indoor acres of automobiles, airplanes, motorcycles and military equipment; it is easy to spend a couple of hours looking at some of America’s most beloved machines. All the exhibits are in pristine shape and several times a year the doors open so that the autos can hit the road while the planes fly high. With volunteer docents who know all about each and every last vehicle and whom always have plenty of interesting and funny stories to tell; this place is a treasure looking to shine bright on the rainiest of Oregon days. Open 9am-5pm daily. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. WAAAM is located at 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, Oregon. Telephone (541) 308-1600.