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Nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge, Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight. Situated at the eastern end of Historic Highway 30, from Ains...
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Troutdale
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This park in the Columbia Gorge, 30 miles east of Portland, offers disc golf, picnicking and group picnic shelters.
Simon Benson was a lumber magnate, philanthropist, and one of the principal promo...
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Corbett
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Beautiful Bridal Veil Falls is an elegant and graceful falls that can be fully appreciated from the deck of a viewing platform rebuilt in 1996. The creek hustles down from the top of nearby Larch Moun...
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Corbett
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Just as the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, the Vista House serves as the symbol of the Columbia River Gorge. In fact, the architect of the Vista House -- Edgar Lazarus -- and Emma Lazarus (...
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Corbett
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The classic summer place, Dabney has been a popular cooling-off swimming and picnic spot for over 50 years. It's easy to see why when you visit.
The lower, older part of the park at the west end f...
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Troutdale
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George Joseph State Natural Area, in the Columbia River Gorge, features a beautiful forest where sword fern, moss and lichens are barely illuminated through the dense stands of timber.
Access to Ge...
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Troutdale
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The park is terrific for a group or family picnic, the park is often uncrowded even on the best days because of its seclusion.
A modern picnic shelter is available for rent (and is reservable). Wh...
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Troutdale
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Heritage Landing is a popular jetboaters launch. It provides access to the Deschutes and Columbia Rivers. This is where river guides meet their clients, families gather to head out onto the Columbia R...
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The Dalles
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Where motorists on old U.S. Highway 30 once crept around curves high along the cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge, hikers, bicyclists and users of other muscle-driven forms of transportation leisurely...
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Mosier
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Here is a hiker's paradise with a short gentle rising trail that permits access to two of the most beautiful and secluded waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge: (lower) Elowah Falls and (upper) McCor...
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Cascade Locks
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