Backwoods Brewing Co. in Carson, WA

In the small town of Carson, WA, sits a delicious craft beer brewery that you might not have heard of. Backwoods Brewing. Stop by their brewery next time you are in the area (it is only about 15 minutes away from Cascade Locks!) for great beer and tasty food, or look...

Stay a Night or Enjoy a Pint at McMenamin’s Edgefield

Certainly one of the most famous attractions in Troutdale, OR, and the Columbia River Gorge, McMenamin’s Edgefield offers lodging, golfing, spa treatment, music, drinking, eating, and a collection of other features. Come by the World of Edgefield for a pint, for...

How the Height of Multnomah Falls Really Ranks Across the Country

While the beauty of Multnomah Falls is indisputable, it turns out that its reputation as the ‘second tallest waterfall in the U.S.’ has been seriously debunked. This magnificent feature of the Gorge, falling 620 feet, isn’t even close when it comes...

Wahkeena Springs Hike

If you’ve never visited Wahkeena Falls, it is worth the stop on your next trip out to the Gorge. While you at the falls, and if you are looking for a hike, consider hiking above the falls to Wahkeena Springs. The trail gains 1,500 feet, in a 3-mile out-and-back...

Cascade Locks Port to Rebuild Historic Engine Building, Oregon Pony

The Oregon Pony, a historic stream engine on display in Cascade Locks, will soon have a new home. Union Pacific Railroad granted the $10,000 to the Port of Cascade Locks to fund construction for a new display structure for the Civil War-era steam engine. Read more...