Columbia River Gorge
If you've ever wondered about that expression, 'What in Sam Hill?,' here's your answer: this museum in a hilltop mansion was founded by Sam Hill (1857…
Must-see attractions in Columbia River Gorge
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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
Columbia River Gorge
This excellent museum covers the history of the gorge, from its creation by cataclysmic floods to the hardships pioneers had traversing it, to early…
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Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
Columbia River Gorge
Located just below Skamania Lodge, this museum weaves together the many threads that form the area's history – Native Americans, early explorers, pioneer…
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Columbia River Gorge
The beautiful, 13.2-mile Eagle Creek Trail was the gorge's most popular hike before the 2017 fire that has closed it indefinitely. There is no timeline on…
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Columbia River Gorge
This dam was one of the largest New Deal projects of the Depression era. Completed in 1937, it was the first major dam on the Columbia River. Dam…
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Columbia Hills Historical State Park
Columbia River Gorge
Some of the most famous remaining pictographs (painted figures) along the Columbia River are at this Washington state park, site of a Native American…
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Deschutes River State Recreation Area
Columbia River Gorge
The Deschutes River, Oregon's second largest, cuts through central Oregon and meets the Columbia at this fine state park, 15 miles east of The Dalles…
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Columbia River Gorge
Not one for small gestures, businessman Sam Hill built a full-scale replica of Salisbury Plain's Stonehenge on the cliffs above the Columbia River…
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Columbia River Gorge
On top of Rowena Crest are spectacular views and vast meadows now preserved as a wildflower sanctuary. Governor Tom McCall Reserve, on Rowena Plateau, is…
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History Museum of Hood River County
Columbia River Gorge
This worthwhile museum depicts the history of Hood River County and the mid-Columbia River region, with displays on Native American artifacts and quirky…
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Columbia River Gorge
This museum was once part of an 1856 fort and is Oregon's oldest history museum. It's a fascinating place full of historical items; highlights include an…
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Columbia River Gorge
The Dalles Dam, built in 1957, produces enough electricity to power 800,000 homes. Access to this power came at a price, however. The dam's reservoir,…
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Columbia River Gorge
Housed in the magnificent, late-1800s Elks building, this fun, 'flashy' and educational museum is a fantastic new addition to The Dalles. You'll start…
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Columbia River Gorge
Next door to Bonneville Dam, in pretty grounds with picnic tables, is this visitor-friendly facility. There are several ponds full of rainbow trout and…
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Columbia River Gorge
If you happen to be around town from May to September, check out the farmers market for crafts, live music, fresh produce and locally made foods. From…
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Columbia River Gorge
Crown Point, which marks the gorge's western edge, offers amazing panoramic views across the gorge. Here the 1916 Vista House observatory, an art nouveau…
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Cascade Locks Historical Museum
Columbia River Gorge
Housed in an old lockmaster's three-story residence (1905) across from the locks, this museum features Native American artifacts, a fish wheel and a…
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Columbia River Gorge
Get a fantastic view of Mt Hood from this museum and historic residence in Parkdale. The collection includes pioneer and Native American artifacts as well…
