The Dalles, ORThe DallesJourney to eastern Oregon to savor the pioneer spirit of the West.By David SharpFrom a bluff overlooking The Dalles, Ore., the landscape resembles the set of a John Wayne shoot-’em-up. With the sun setting behind a high ridge, buzzards...
Beacon RockBeacon Rock State Park The 848-foot monolith on the Washington side of the Columbia River, 35 miles upstream from Portland, has served as a landmark to voyagers for centuries. Beacon Rock—once the core of a volcano—looks daunting, but a 1.8-mile round-trip...
Oregon Scenic HighwayOregon’s Historic Columbia River HighwayFrom Troutdale To Hood RiverWaterfalls plunging down sheer cliffs, and sunlight breaking through maples and firs—the Historic Columbia River Highway packs plenty into 77 miles. Summer attracts crowds seeking...
Picture Source: Oregon Department of Transportation.Terry Richard of OregonLive has a nice article on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail opening in Cascade Locks. read an excerpt below.Byclists will soon have a new recreation option after a missing...
Event Date: October 12th through the 20th, 2013Fall Foliage Studio Tour in Oregon’s West Columbia River GorgeAwe-inspiring views, adorned in the spectacular colors of autumn, will delight your senses as you meander through the Gateway to the Columbia River...
