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    The Dalles Bridge

    The Dalles Bridge

    4.0(2 reviews)
    22.7 mi

    The Dalles Bridge, a 3,339 foot steel cantilever bridge, spans the Columbia River connecting…read moreDallesport, WA, to The Dalles, Oregon. What I like the most? It's FREE!!! Originally there was a toll but when the bond was paid off in 1974, the bridge removed the toll and it's been free ever since, fingers crossed. While the Bridge of the Gods in Stevenson is a stunningly beautiful bridge, and the Hood River Bridge offers beautiful views, both are toll bridges costing $2 each direction. Whiile $2 is not a lot of money, if you travel between Hood River and White Salmon frequently, it adds up. The Dalles Bridge, built in 1953, is currently under repairs. "Starting the first weekend after Labor Day 2021, The Dalles Bridge will be closed from Thursday nights at 8 p.m. through Monday mornings at 6 a.m. These closures will occur every weekend until Memorial Day 202 weekends, leaving it open during the week for those commuting. " From November through January, the migrating Eagles nest in the trees along the river on the Oregon side. It's amazing to see so many in one place, especially at feeding time. Soaring over the river and land surrounding the water hunting for fish and critters.

    My Quest Of Bridge's…read more Went to pick up some family kind of out of the way and ran upon this beauty. The Dalles Bridge was opened on December 18,1953 and is a steel cantilever truss bridge that spans the Columbia river between the Dalles,Oregon and Dallas Port , Washington. It carries the traffic of US Route 197. The bridge had a toll from its opening until November 1, 1974 when the construction Bond was paid off.

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    Horsethief Lake State Park - Simply gorgeous

    Horsethief Lake State Park

    4.4(12 reviews)
    20.5 mi

    With Horsethief Butte as the scenic backdrop, this lake is a relaxing spot for fishing & kayaking…read more Equipped with bathrooms & showers, a popular place for camping & RV sleepovers. Not naturally formed, flooded into existence by the Dalles Dam. Without a natural circulation of water, the summer creates toxic algae harmful to humans and fish. Warning signs are posted. A petroglyph trail is a highlight for all; in depth tour guide available by reservation. Boat launch access to the Columbia River.

    Lovely piece of the Gorge. We've stopped by the lake portion and checked out the Petroglyphs before…read morewhile passing through, as well as briefly jumping onto a trail at the Butte. This weekend we got around to investing more time in the trails of Butte and it was pretty fun. The trails don't allow for a complete loop around the rock, as there's a block for restoration on the east side. But you can wander most of the way around the water side...up and around the rocks is really where's it at though. There are 3 access points to the top from the trails, and the bouldering up is loads of fun. Once atop you can roam all about and enjoy fabulous views from every angle. While the remainder of the trails at Butte are average, we found it pretty entertaining to climb around the rock portion. There's a decent amount of parking...Discover Pass required...as well at a vault toilet at the trailhead.

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    Placards describe each Petroglyph

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    Horsethief Lake State Park - Horsethief Butte - from the top

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    Horsethief Butte - from the top

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