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38 mile drive from Estacada on the upper Clackamas River Gorge. 1.5 mile hike from Bagby trail head to Bagby natural hotsprings. Wearing clothes are optional.
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Famous leg of the Oregon Trail built as an alternate route around Mt. Hood, from The Dalles to Oregon City to avoid the treacherous rapids of the Columbia River.
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Open daily dawn to dusk. West Barlow tollgate between mileposts 44 and 45 on Hwy 26. This was the last tollgate operated on the Barlow Road. Laurel Hill, between mileposts 50 and 51, a short trail leads to Laurel Chute, where emigrants used ropes and sheer strength to lower their wagons down the near vertical slope.
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historyandheritage
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breweries
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A 64-acre natural lake fed by underground springs, Blue Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming, and makes a beautiful backdrop for hundreds of family picnics, community events and special programs throughout the year.
Boating at the lake: Paddle boats, row boats and canoes are available to rent at Blue Lake between May 1 and Sept. 30. For more information about boat rentals, call 503-661-6087. Privately owned watercraft are allowed on the lake for the purpose of angling between Oct. 1 and April 30, as long as they do not exceed 14 feet in length (17 feet for canoes) and 3.0 horsepower in motor capability.
Other things to do:
- Blue Lake is stocked annually with trout to improve your luck from the park's universally accessible fishing pier. Anglers under 13 can fish without a license. All angling must be in accordance with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations.
- The new natural discovery garden invites visitors to experience the wonders of nature while learning to garden naturally.
- Park visitors enjoy basketball, archery, volleyball, softball, horseshoes, playgrounds, walking and biking.
- The wetland area at the west end of the park offers a wildlife viewing platform and perimeter trail.
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Bonneville Lock and Dam consists of serveral dam structures that together complete a span of the Columbia River between the US states of Oregon and Washington at River Mile 146.1. The dam is located 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon, in what is now the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The Primary function of Bonneville Lock and Dam are those of electrical power generation and river navigation. The dam was built and is managed by the US Army Coprs. of Engineers. Electrical power generated at Bonneville is distributed by the Bonneville Power Administration. Bonneville Lock and Dam is named for the Army Capt. Benjamin Bonneville, an early explorer credited with charting much of the Oregon Trail.
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Built in 1926, crosses the Columbia River and is a part of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. The bridge is named from a Native American Legend.
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Located in one of the three original locks tender's houses, built in 1905. The Museum overlooks the original Locks, a National Historic Site and features information, photos, and artifacts on the history of the Columbia River Gorge.
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museumsandgalleries
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Featuring the largest selection of bronze sculpture in the NW. Free bronze foundry tours daily. Large selection of sculpture, paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass and more.
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museumsandgalleries
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Premier Colombia Gorge/Valley grapes selected by Michael Sebastani (winemaker) and Lonnie Wright (fieldman) are locally grown and optimally picked. They are classically handled and fashioned into fine wines with as little interference as possible. 10-15 fine wines are availible at any time and are served in a gracious tasting room by pleasant, knowledgeable servers. The tasting room is surrounded by a small 5-acre estate vineyard that offers stunning views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. We can host weddings/events under the roof for up to 200 people any time of year.
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wineries
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