Cascade
Locks
Community Information
Cascade Locks, OR Website
Cascade Locks is a town on the Oregon side of the Columbia River was named
for the series of locks built in 1896 on the Columbia River. This town is also
the starting point of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. The Columbia
River Gorge is the only National Scenic Area in America and Cascade Locks is
in the heart of it.
From mid-June to the end of September, the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, based
in Cascade Locks makes daily two hour excursions on the river. During the cruise,
a narrative is given on local history, Indian legends, geology and points of
interest. A snack bar and lounge, with both indoor and outdoor seating, is
provided.
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