Mysteriously appearing overnight in 1993, “having sprouted from the earth or fallen from the sky,” BoatHenge is an eclectic art installation near Columbia, Missouri.  Accessible by kayak or bike on the Katy Trail between Rocheport…

The Bridge of the Gods was originally the name of the geological land bridge that formed after the Columbia River broke through the natural dam created by the Bonneville Landslide 1,000 years ago. The name…

It was at Chinook Point where the Corps of Discovery first saw the Pacific Ocean. After a year and a half of constant traveling westward, Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery finally began…

There is no place like Columbia Center for the Arts in the Gorge area. This venue showcases visual and performance arts as well as adult and youth art classes. More than 100 regional artists are…

Columbia County Bistro provides its customers with an allergy-friendly experience while dishing up homey and delicious food, cocktails and wine from the Pacific Northwest. Chef and owner Kayleigh Stano is no stranger to cooking or…

The Columbia County Museum Association (CCMA) organized in 2007 to manage the Historic Courthouse Museum in St. Helens, which origin ally opened in 1970. The CCMA also partners with the Vernonia Pioneer Museum, which opened in…

Located just west of The Dalles, Oregon, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is the official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This 48,000 square foot exhibit wing holds interpretive displays which describe…

Perched atop the majestic cliffs of the Columbia River, The Columbia Gorge Hotel has 40 guest accommodations with private bath. Facilities include our award-winning Simon’s Restaurant, the Valentino Lounge, an outdoor terrace for dining or…

“The Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler operates cruises on the Columbia River depart from the Cascade Locks Marine Park several times per day, May through October. Guests can enjoy memorable one or two hour narrated sightseeing excursions,…

Columbia Hills State Park is a Washington State Park located 6 miles east of Dallesport on SR 14 in Klickitat County. The park occupies 3,338 acres on Horsethief Lake, an impoundment of the Columbia River,…

Wind River Publishing LLC produces the annual Columbia River Gorge visitor magazine. This 92 page full color magazine promotes all there is to do in both Washington and Oregon states including the Mt Adams Mt…

Explore the history of the Columbia River from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to present.  Discover the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages…

If you have a couple hours to spend while at Astoria, Oregon, we would highly recommend a visit to the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Filled with excellent exhibits of shipwrecks, passages through the Columbia River,…

Near the Bridge of the Gods on the majestic Columbia River are several places to view Indian fishers dipnetting from their traditional wooden platforms or scaffolds. These wooden structures utilize engineering techniques that have been…

With a 100 acre environmental education center, the Columbia Springs Environmental EducationCenter is a wonderful place to learn more about the natural environment as well as enjoy beautifulspots for nature photography or for a picnic.…

The historic Columbia Theatre in downtown St. Helens is sporting a new screen for movie watchers. After closing at the beginning of 2020 as a result of the pandemic, the theatre offered a Friday night…

The land bridge is a real link connecting back to the Klickitat Trail, Lewis and Clark, and the development of the Northwest. It completes a circle that’s been broken. -Johnpaul Jones Site Features European and…

One of the most intact historic coastal defense sites in the United States, Fort Columbia is situated atop Chinook Point and was built between 1896 and 1903. It was finally decommissioned in 1947. Today, this…

The history of the Garfield County Museum begins in 1945 when school teacher Mary R. Liggett donated $5,000 to the Pioneer Association to build a museum and fireproof storage for historical record, relics, and documents.…

This Giant John Wayne hovers over the Columbia Harvest Foods parking lot off of U.S. 730. The flat metal figure has been in Umatilla since 1954, and has moved throughout the town as the location…