Really nice facility. Clean, lots of room for boat trailers, well maintained docks. Everything Met…read moreor exceeded expectations.

Easy launch site for kayaks as well as motor boats. This is a clean, well-tended park with…read morebeautiful views of the Columbia. There are plenty of trees to sling a hammock or just to chill in the shade. The western part of the park offers a smallish beach and shallow water for family picnics. There's a lot of parking--much of this park is dedicated to parking. There are life jackets available via the honor system to keep people safe. I truly appreciate that move. In truth, this may not be the best picnicking area with only five tables available, but if you don't mind spreading a blanket and enjoying a more intimate view of the beach and the river, this could work out well. There is a day use fee of $5 and you can pay at the entrance via a park employee or at one of the autopay stations. There are 10 gender neutral bathrooms and 6 lanes of boat ramps. If you are kayaking or canoeing, the shore is a bit rocky and the water is very dynamic. I had to paddle hard to clear the Island to get to the Washington side of Government Island. Be careful!

I can't believe I haven't done this review. I've lived in the area for over a year and we only…read morerecently discovered Salish Ponds. We cousee the Ponds from our home but these darn high falootin trees are blocking my view. There that close. This is from the Fairview City Website. Features ADA Accessible Benches Fishing Platforms Pet Friendly (on leashes, please) Walking Path Wildlife Habitat. This city park offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. Fish around the west pond, walk along the nature trail that winds through the park and along the ponds, and view diverse habitats of wildlife and vegetation. There is easy access to the trails from the Reynolds School property, Community Park, or the Target parking lot. We walked the trails and it was nice. There are a limited number of Fishing Spots. Their Marked. So no Crowding. The ADA Fishing Area was very cool. It was also empty. I just happen to have a permit. I'll check it out soon. The park and trails were all clean and nice looking. We saw a Police Officer drive by. We waved. He smiled. We've heard there can be trouble makers here and we've heard of homeless camps sprouting up but we've not seen anything personally. Being a close to home Fishing Spot is super cool. I'll let ya'll know.

Lewis and Clark boasts one of the best, and most accessible swimming holes in the Portland metro…read morearea, particularly for those with little ones, or for people lacking in strong swimming skills. The current here is negligible, the water relatively shallow all-throughout, and there is plenty of sand and shade to go around. Plus, free parking (no day use fee), and it's literally right off the highway! The only downside to be aware of is that the railway bridge is heavily used: during our three hour visit, no less than four trains came barreling through, roaring and blowing their horns, which spooked our young son a little each time; he would cling to me until each passed which, due to their length, lasted several minutes. People sensitive to loud noises should take note and prepare accordingly.

One of my favorite parks, due to easy access to nature without a car. I can get there from the…read morecity in about 45 minutes via Trimet and be in wooded trails. The Sandy River area is beautiful.

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.

I really wanted a little more blue in the lake, but still managed to enjoy my time here. Probably…read morethe 2nd best lake between Portland's 82nd avenue and Crown Point.

Beautiful large natural lake fed by underground springs…read more Small nonmotorized boats allowed under 3hp. This lake arguably provides the largest & nicest ADA pier for fishing in the greater PDX area. Plenty of shoreline for bank fishing or launching a SUP. Peaceful ADA trail loop and picnic areas throughout. Gold level 18 hole disc golf course is very popular here. Dogs and other pets are not allowed to protect sensitive wildlife areas. $5 parking pass for the day.

Quality Fishing Adventures provided us with a seamless high quality salmon fishing experience on…read morethe Columbia river. Several of us had never fished for salmon before. Our guide Dan Christopher was exceptional - he was a master at his craft. All supplies were provided and he taught us the basics. We each caught a delicious salmon and he gutted and filleted the fish per request. We left with amazing memories of a great day of salmon fishing on the Columbia river. I give him 5 stars and recommend him and his outfit without reservation.

Dan took my family and I out on the Columbia. He was very knowledgeable and personable. We had a…read morelovely day - all 5 of us caught salmon... yahoo! Dan even filleted our catches on the dock for us to take home. Now I have a freezer of delicious treats and great memories to boot! Thanks so much!

I went on a 6 day rafting trip on the Grand Ronde with ORE. I had a wonderful time. All of the…read moreriver guides were awesome and they knew so much. The food was excellent and plenty of it. I cannot say enough good things about the guides and this company. I would go anywhere with them!

Me and my girlfriend did the upper clackamas river full day experience and it was nothing short of…read moreamazing. From start to finish we had the absolute best time. Ari our guide was super fun and helpful. I had some worries going in as it was my first time but they went through all the safety precautions and eased my nerves. They provide lunch half way through and we even got to cliff dive and swim. Cannot recommend enough.

My lifelong friend won a fishing trip and asked me to come along. She is an avid fisherwoman and I…read morehave never been salmon fishing. It ended up that we went right on by buoy 10 and out into the ocean where I immediately got one on and caught my first Chinook. John was great help and made me feel comfortable about the entire experience. Thank you John, and Lisa for the trip and Matt. It was a great day!

I have been fishing a quite a few times with John. I have use other guides in the past and have an…read morehad an OK experience. Every time with John it is been amazing! He knows exactly what he's doing is respected among the other guides (I can't tell you how many other guides were asking him for advice and where to fish). He is also very personable and fun to fish with. His boat is very clean, organized, and he is always very professional. I can't wait till next season! Thanks John!