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ABOUT THE GORGE

The Columbia River Gorge, is an 80-mile geologic wonder that forms the border between northern Oregon and southern Washington. Carved by the great Bonneville flood, this 1,200-mile-long river is the only sea-level passage to cross the Cascade Mountains. With cliffs rising as high as 4,000 feet, the Gorge acts as a funnel for North America’s fourth largest river, whose tributaries include the mighty Snake River.

 

The canyon and the volcanic peaks of Mount Adams and Mount Hood that bookend the gorge on the north and south shores provide an unprecedented number of outdoor recreational opportunities – from salmon fishing, and duck hunting to skiing, rafting, kayaking and kite boarding. The area is consistently rated in the top 10 best places to live by various outdoor recreation magazines.