Spend the day in the Columbia River Gorge and you will see first-hand the breathtaking beauty that visitors have raved about for years. Simply follow Highway 14 for arguably one of the most scenic drives in the country.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Tour
DAY – 1
Visitors to the Washougal Mill store are invited to take a free tour of the mill. Here you can see the process firsthand from the state-of-the-art dye house, through spinning and weaving, to the finishing of Pendleton's distinctive blankets. When you're finished you can visit the Mill Store where you can select from Pendleton's array of menswear, womenswear, blankets and fabrics.
Beacon Rock State Park is a 4,650-acre year-round camping park with historic significance dating back hundreds of years and 9,500 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Columbia River. For the adventuresome, lace up your hiking boots to scale the 1.6-mile trail to experience unparalleled panoramic views of the Gorge. The hike scales the core of an extinct volcano now known as Beacon Rock.
DAY – 2
Downtown Stevenson is home to unique shops, art galleries, wine, spirit and cider tasting rooms and gourmet restaurants. Not to mention the award-winning local brewpub.
DAY – 3
Climb the canyons, chase waterfalls, or just soak in the beauty: Welcome to the Columbia River Gorge!