Columbia River Gorge Natl Scenic Area

The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon cutting through the volcanic rock of the Cascade Mountain Range. As the only sea-level river flowing through the Cascades, the 80-mile long Columbia is both a natural wonder and an important transportation corridor.

For many years, the Gorge has been the focus of public attention because of its unique natural features, its offering of a variety of opportunities for public recreation and its critical contribution to the economy.

Recognizing this interest, Congress passed an act creating the 292,500-acre Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. It was signed into law by President Reagan in 1986.

Newly done. Location: 902 Wasco Avenue Suite 200, Hood River Washington 97031 Telephone 541-386-2333

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Festival of Trees Vancouver November 27 thru November 28 Earshot Jazz Presents a Concert of Sacred Music by Duke Ellington Seattle December 26 A Tuba Christmas Ilwaco December 12 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7 Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing

Other upcoming events include: Wind River Cellars ? Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Husum November 27 thru November 29 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 13 thru February 15 Scrooge: The Musical Port Townsend November 27 thru December 20 Marshal?s Winery Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Dallesport November 27 thru November 29 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 4 thru December 6