The Dalles Oregon

	The Dalles

The Dalles is located in Wasco County east of Portland, between Mosier and Biggs along Interstate 84, within the Columbia River Gorge Nat'l Scenic Area. This community is lying on a great crescent bend of the Columbia River. The Dalles was an outgrowth of its location. The river narrows and once spilled over a series of rapids, which the French voyageurs christened les Dalles, or the trough.

Much of the town's past lingers in its many 19th century homes and churches, as well as its local museums. A variety of historical murals depict the town's Oregon Trail heritage. Recreational activities include nearby Deschutes River State Park, where Whitewater Rafting, Fishing, and Wind Surfing in the Columbia are popular.

The Dalles marks the fork in the trail for Oregon Trail emigrants. Those who chose the overland Barlow Road and the Applegate Trail trail segments bypassing or around Mount Hood turned south here, while the rest continued down the Columbia River to the Lewis and Clark Portage.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are:
Chowder, Blues & Brews Florence continuing thru October 11
Starlight Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Redmond continuing
Silver Falls Christmas Festival Sublimity December 12 thru December 13
Candlelight Tour Aurora December 5 thru December 6
Oregon Zoo Zoolights 2009 Portland continuing thru December 27

Other upcoming events include:
Silver Falls Christmas Festival Sublimity December 12 thru December 13
Winter Beach Party North Powder February 6
Tinsel, Trees & Traditions: 150 Years of Christmas Portland continuing thru December 31
PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12
Holiday High Tea Eugene December 5 thru December 12

What have people been Tweeting about The Dalles?

Title The Dalles 6. Latest Tweets About The Dalles Oregon

Thurmin "Dad was released today, then suffered another stroke. Airlifted to the dalles the OHSU. It doesn't look good. I return tomorrow"
bkbary "Had lots of fun showing pixs at the Columbia Gorge Cowboy Gathering (in The Dalles, OR) Sat.. Dave Stamey was the feature ...he is fabulous!"
portlandpearl "Deputies: Man Kidnaps Ex-Girlfriend, Kills Self: Brittany Caudle, 22, was attacked, tied up and taken to The Dalles... http://bit.ly/4UakHA"
litepollution "@mytchmecho ya I do. That's why I'm successful and you ate broke and live in the dalles :-)"
NWascoParks "Intro to Fashion Knitting- The Dalles Art Center Dec 4 and 11, $10 per person. Call Parks and Rec for details 296-9533"
hospicepharmacy "Heart of Hospice hands out 600 Thanksgiving flowers, Hood River & The Dalles, OR http://bit.ly/53KuQi #hospice #Oregon"
osocio "who's that fan visiting us for the 255th time from The Dalles Oregon? :-)"
shakesompears "MAN KIDNAPS GIRLFRIEND, TIES HER UP, DRIVES HER TO THE DALLES AND BACK, SHE ESCAPES, THEN HE COMMITS SUICIDE! Watch on @KOIN_Local_6 @ 4:30"
TriCityHerald "A Umatilla girl, 12, is killed and her grandfather injured in a crash near The Dalles. http://www.tri-cityherald.com/945/story/812404.html"
GorgeGuide "Trail Band concert in The Dalles tonight. 7pm. Call to check on tix availability. http://bit.ly/6BG7Ks"
PortHousing "Charming Cottage Available Dec 20th (The Dalles, OR) $850 2bd http://is.gd/57zPs"
bjamin "Second year in a row for massive traffic jam on I-84 near the dalles upon return to portland from thanksgiving. Ugh."
BrentDPayne "YEP! Billboard in The Dalles, OR says not another Bville for 34K miles RT @nicmcc: @BrentDPayne Burgerville is the bomb! Need them in CA."
jclayville "@kmorgan_rktect ha! Understandable. We actually have a Dallas in oregon too... But it's about 5 hours from the dalles."
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