The Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood Area Travel Guide
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Fodor's Oregon
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Volcanoes, lava flows, Ice Age floodwaters, and glaciers were nature's tools of choice when carving a breathtaking 80-mi landscape now called the Columbia River Gorge. Proof of human civilization here reaches back 31,000 years, and excavations near The Dalles have uncovered evidence that salmon fishing is a 10,000-year-old tradition in these parts. In 1805 Lewis and Clark discovered the Columbia River to be the only waterway that led to the Pacific. Their first expedition was a treacherous route through wild, plunging rapids, but their successful navigation set a new exodus in motion.
The Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood Area Hotels
The hospitality industry is first-rate around the gorge and Mt. Hood, and the region's accommodations run the gamut from luxury hotels and sophisticated...read more
The Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood Area Restaurants
A prominent locavore mentality pervades western Oregon generally, and low elevations around the gorge mean long growing seasons for dozens of local producers...read more
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Things To Do in The Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood Area
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood Area
- Visit The Dalles for Less: Hotels Fr $71+/Nt Travelocity
- The Dalles on Sale! 3 Nts + Air as Low as $870 Travelocity
- Top Vacation Sale! 7 Nts + Air as Low as $647 — $647 Travelocity
- The Dalles on Sale! 2 Nts + Air as Low as $643 — $643 Travelocity
- Look no Further! The Dalles 3 Nts + Air as Low as $599 — $599 Travelocity
The Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood Area Experiences
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Waterfall walkabout. Hikers will discover dozens of gorgeous cascades along the Historic Columbia River Highway and its adjoining trail network... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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When an Aman Resort opens, we come running.... Read more
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