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Also known as: The Port of the Bridge of the Gods
Beautifully positioned on the south bank of the Columbia River within the heart of the monumental Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Cascade Locks is a historic town steeped in pioneering transit history. Incorporated in 1935, the city owes its name and origin to the massive stone canal locks constructed here in 1896 to bypass the treacherous, roaring rapids of the river, which famously challenged the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The city landscape was fundamentally reshaped in 1926 by the construction of the 'Bridge of the Gods,' a monumental steel cantilever bridge that serves as a vital strategic crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail. Today, the town functions as a world-class gateway for river recreation, world-class sailing championships, and long-distance wilderness hiking.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Walk across the towering steel cantilever bridge of the Bridge of the Gods, a critical crossing along the Pacific Crest Trail. Board the historic Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler for a narrated paddle-wheel river cruise. Watch world-class kiteboarders and windsurfers from the scenic lawn paths of Marine Park.
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