We rolled into Cascade Locks on a Sunday in July, the kind of Gorge afternoon where everyone within…read morefifty miles has the same idea: get out, get sun, get a burger. Eastwind Drive-In sits right on Wa Na Pa Street, red and white building, that iconic soft serve and hamburger sign swinging out front like it's been doing this since before any of us were born. And it has. The line was out the door and down the sidewalk by 3pm, easy thirty minute wait, and nobody seemed to mind. That tells you something before you even taste the food. We ordered the double bacon cheeseburger, and it did not disappoint. Real griddled beef, two patties, melted cheddar doing exactly what melted cheddar should do, crisp lettuce, all of it stacked on a sesame bun that held together through the whole ordeal, which matters more than people think when you're eating standing up in a parking lot with a dog giving you the full guilt trip. Speaking of: we took our food down to the park by the lake, picnic tables under the trees, and Willow, our English lab, decided that burger was the single most important object in the entire state of Oregon. Nose right up against it, patient as a saint, working every angle. She didn't get any. She deserved some. That's the tension of loving a good dog and a good burger at the same time. Prices are fair for what you get, hamburger starts under seven dollars, the shakes and soft serve looked like the real draw for half the line, and the menu board out front covers everything from tater tots to Italian cream soda, which is a detail I did not expect and now can't stop thinking about. If you're passing through Cascade Locks, Eastwind Drive-In is worth the wait. Bring cash patience, bring an appetite, and if you bring a dog, be ready to share eye contact you won't win.

A wonderful spot to take your dogs where they can explore 100 archers of land and water with the…read moreluxury of being off leash. There's enough room for dogs to run around while not interacting with one another.

An October late afternoon was spent here wandering through Lewisville Regional Park, and by the end…read moreI felt like I'd stumbled into a slice of old‑school nature magic. The park's 2.8‑mile trail winds through a mix of dense forest and sunlit meadows along the East Fork Lewis River, giving you moments of peaceful reflection and wide-open breathing room. We decided to spend our time taking Halloween photos all over the park. While enjoying ourselves, it was great inspiration. There is something grounding about the tall Douglas firs and the hum of the river nearby. I found a quiet spot on one of the gravel paths, sat down for a bit, and just watched as the river ran. Apparently it's not just a walking park, either..there are places to picnic, horseshoe pits, and even a small boat launch if you want to get out on the water. There are lots of picnic tables and covered shelters too, perfect for a family gathering or a chill afternoon with friends. I heard on warm days, people swim here..though heads up, there are no lifeguards and the river currents can be strong. Parking is simple, though there's a daily fee (around $3 for a car). If you come here often, the annual pass is a pretty good deal. If you're craving a place to get away from the city, stretch your legs, or just be near water and trees, Lewisville Regional Park is the perffffect place. It's peaceful, historic (hello, WPA-era charm), and deeply rooted in nature. See my pictures for yourself hehe

This park is fabulous. After a very frustrating entrance I figured there was no way the park…read morecould impress, but it won me over. We took the loop trail, about 3 miles around the park, into the forest and along the river. There are multiple large grassy areas, play areas, and courts. The pavilions are superb. They are fully equipped, including a water source and fire pit, and are spread out throughout the acreage. The trail was great as well. The paths are very wide and well maintained, a dog walkers paradise. I was also impressed with the amount of trash cans, no excuse for litter in this park. There was a very small thing that really impressed me, hadn't seen it before...a container near the waters edge to place used fishing line. Would love to see those more often! The ONLY negative experience we had was trying to get in. Neither of the parking pass machines were working well and consistently. It took us about 10 tries to get a ticket. After multiple swipes of the credit card and attempts with some bills, we finally got one. And it wasn't us, we had a long line behind us and multiple people out trying to get them to work. When we left the park we noticed the same traffic jam...they definitely need addressed! As frustrating as the parking machines were, the park made up for it. Fabulous place to spend an afternoon!

Interesting experience today coming to this park for the first time…read more When we drove up i immediately noticed multiple motor homes in various levels of condition. There was a group of young men at their cars drinking beer and smoking pot openly in front of the park. They weren't hassling anyone, but not what I'd want my kids to be smelling. There were some other questionable adults at the park. Some doges were present both on and off leash. The playground equipment was in decent shape with no obvious safety issues. We were the only ones playing on the playground which felt strange because it was such a beautiful day.

I figured I'd give my local park a review as the only one it has makes the park appear a lot more…read morequestionable than it actually is. There are currently no RVs or vans parked by the park. The group of kids the other reviewer mentioned no longer hang out in this area, either. There's a path that goes around the entirety of the park, which is small but does the job. It's not a big park, but it's a quiet park. Sometimes people do have their dogs unleashed in the wide open grassy area, so that's something to look out for, but I've never had a dog approach mine on our walk. Can't comment on the bathrooms or the playground equipment but the basketball court is in good shape.

It does appear the city has taken some action on my primary gripe in my original review. The vans,…read morecars and campers have been completely removed and the area cleaned up, which gives a much better look to the park!

We have lived down the road from here for some years. We have had a handful of birthday parties at…read morethe pavilion. The pavilion is first come first serve. I was there today and it looks like someone removed one of the tables/benches (typically total of 6 tables). I take our dogs to the dog park at times. Clean, friendly dogs, and spacious for the fur babies to run freely. The playground they have available for the kids is perfect, (refer to photos). There was a time about 3 months ago I noticed a car had its window smashed in. So be careful and be sure to keep your valuables at home. There are two parking lots, one on each side of the dog park area. It typically is a safe neighborhood. They also have a skatepark, and a back-to-back basketball (two hoop) court along side it. Baseball field too, just on the other side of the park, and short forest trails. I give it 5 stars because it's a great park, and has all of these amenities to take part in at the same time all in one place. Typically parks, walking trails, skateparks, baseball fields, pavilion areas, and dog parks are completely separated by location; which is why I find this park to be so unique. They also have bathrooms, both next to the baseball field and the other near the park/pavilion.I love that it's just down the road from my house, my family and I have created so many memories over the years.

No parking except in front of home owners houses. People speed, leave garbage, don't clean up after…read moretheir dogs. Many parks out there that aren't in someone's front yard.

This is our favorite place to go on a morning walk with our dogs! We love the peacefulness, the…read morequiet, and the beauty. On every walk we discover new beauty and see our favorite tree with roots gnarled around it. Our favorite thing is that we rarely ever run into another person or dog. You know what? Never mind. On second thought it's a terrible place. Don't go.

Clear walking/running paths. Great scenery, incl wildlife…read more Parking is usually available on 36th during the week, and early on weekends.

Wonderful paved walking trail! Lots of wildlife to see and hear. Very serene surroundings. Creeks,…read moremarshes, birds, turtles, beaver activity and more! There's a nice large (free) parking lot available. There are ball fields right off the parking lot, but most of the trail is within the lush greenway. Many walkers with pets and some bicyclists. Would highly recommend!

First time trying this place out for my first hike. Definitely a good starter hike if you want to…read moredo a hike. It's not that big. Easy to get too. I really enjoyed it and have already been back .

They get a bonus star for the spectacular view of Mount Hood there is at the top at the picnic…read moreshelter. It's more of a butte in height, rather than a mountain, so don't let the name discourage or mislead you. They have a parking lot at the top and a loop trail with inclines you can explore in under an hour. There's also a large covered picnic shelter at the top with attached restroom facilities. They have a couple of open, grassy areas if you want to play frisbee or bring some other yard games. At the moment (October 2023), the only downside was there is a new residential subdivision being built next to it, so there was a lot of construction noise on that side of the trail.

Everything!! We love the freedom our dog has. I have met many wonderful people here, I have been…read moremeeting up with other people and walking the woods. It's been wonderful.

Best dog park hands down. Huge fenced area to run with your dog. There's a designated small dog…read morearea that's separate. We always meet nice dogs and their humans here. Everyone seems responsible. There's an added bonus trail system behind the fenced dog park that is sure to delight pups and their people especially on a sunny day.