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Columbia River Gorge

Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks

Bridge of the Gods: Gateway to Gorge Adventure and Legends

2025-04-15

• Bridge of the Gods is a gateway to the Gorge’s best views and storiesContinue Reading

Viento State Park Oregon - Picture Name: View of the Columbia River: A panoramic view of the Columbia River at Viento State Park, with a dry, grassy foreground leading to the water's edge. The river is dotted with people enjoying the water, and the backdrop consists of layered, rocky hills under a bright blue sky.

Viento State Park – World Class Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Spot

2025-04-03

• Viento State Park is one of the top windsurfing and kiteboarding destinations in theContinue Reading

Lost Lake Viewpoint Mt Hood

Lost Lake Adventures – Hiking, Fishing & Paddling at Mount Hood

2021-07-25

• Postcard photos of Mt. Hood from Lost Lake is known since the 1900s •Continue Reading

Dodge Park Sandy River

Dodge Park – Great Spot to Escape Summer Heat in Portland

2021-04-24

• Dodge Park is known as a great spot to escape city heat • ActivitiesContinue Reading

Dabney State Recreation Area | Portland Metro Area

2021-04-24

• Dabney State Recreation Area on the Sandy River is a popular summer destination •Continue Reading

Lewis and Clark State Park

Lewis and Clark State Park on Sandy River | Portland

2021-04-24

• Lewis and Clark State Park is a great place to enjoy the beauty ofContinue Reading

Oxbow Regional Park - Sandy River

Oxbow Regional Park – Great Summer Destination in Portland

2021-04-22

• Oxbow Regional Park is a natural wild area that stretches along bends of theContinue Reading

Carson Hot Springs

Carson Hot Springs | Washington

2020-12-05

Book Your Stay Here • Carson Hot Springs is a historic resort located at theContinue Reading

Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls – The Tallest Waterfall in Oregon

2020-03-02

• Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon • The area is known forContinue Reading

Bridge of the Gods

Cascade Locks: The Heart of the Gorge for Outdoor Adventures

2020-03-02

• Cascade Locks is one of the oldest towns on the Columbia River Cascade LocksContinue Reading

American Shad Fishing - Bonneville Dam

Bonneville Dam and Lock – A Key Landmark of the Columbia River

2020-03-01

• Bonneville Dam has an unusual construction consisting of several dams • The commercial sectorContinue Reading

Big Eddy Day Use

Big Eddy Day Use Area – Clackamas River

2017-08-04

• Big Eddy is a day-use area on the scenic Clackamas River • Because ofContinue Reading

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Hosmer Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: People enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking near the boat launch, surrounded by tall grasses and dense forest. A tree-covered hill is visible across the lake beneath a clear blue sky.

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