In 1978, Timberline Lodge was declared a national landmark and today is well recognized as one of the Northwest’s most prized treasures. Each year the lodge welcomes nearly two million guests and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the State of Oregon.
Right off the highway in the small town of Prosser,Wa. Nice gift shop, lots of interesting and unique items and friendly service. Be sure to have some gelato, its tucked away in the back of the store and there's lots of flavors to choose from.
If you're looking for some great shopping east of the cascades be sure to visit downtown Spokane. The area has really grown and more stores are showing up all the time. During the holidays there is often live music and lots of decorations. And if you need a break from all the shopping you can take in a movie or go for a short walk in nearby Riverfront Park.
The Woodburn Outlet Stores are located just off I-5 south of Portland. They are open daily and offer extended hours throughout the holiday season. With over 85 stores they have something for everyone in the family. Group tours are available and provide transportation to other tourist attractions in the valley.
Guler Ice Caves are perfect for the novice splunkers and the experienced cavers. Not to deep or long, the caves provide interest and enjoyment. The Guler Ice Caves is one of many lava tubes beneath Gifford Pinchot National Forest, a result from a volcanic vent. In the 18th century, Guler Ice Caves was the only source for Ice during the hot summer seasons.
Running along the Columbia River, the Lewis and Clark Trail from Warehouse Beach to McNary Beach is approximately 7 miles. The trail offers fishing, hiking, pedestrians, and equestrians. Open to the public all year are the recreation areas, facilities, golf, museums, and visitor centers. The Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail is located at Lake Wallula, on the Columbia River, in Umatilla Oregon. The trail is made for hiking, mountain bikers, hunters, and equestrians and consists of four streches. It is also open from sunrise to sunset everyday between May and September.
Walla Walla’s historical tour of the areas architecture and history starts at Walla Walla Foundation Office, 33 East Main, Suite 213. The actual tour begins at the Liberty Theatre (also known as the American Theatre), established in 1917 it replaces the original Steptoe Fort. To the West sits the Die Brucke, erected in 1903 by Max Baumiester, known as The Bridge Building for bridging the Mill Creek as it flows through the city.
Oregon has Ghost Towns? Sure does!! Shaniko is Oregon’s best known Ghost Town. Once the “Wool Capitol of the World” and soon to be Oregon’s very own “Historic Town Museum”, the entire town, due to a series of large fires that destroyed many of the buildings. Shaniko, around in the 1880s, boomed in 1910 – 1911. Located North of Bend about 70 miles, and South of Biggs 57, Shaniko was the Wool Shipping Center of the World in 1880’s. It was titled the “Wool capitol of the World” in 1910. In 1910, as well, the population consisted of 600 residents, five saloons, 3 hotels, and other buildings. However, due to a series of large fires much of the city was burned leaving a remnant total of 30 people in 2003. And what was left after the fire? Shaniko jail cells, a water tower once connected to a large reservoir with steam operated pumping, and a school that opened in 1901 and closed in 1946. The school was restored in the 1990’s and is now a community hall for meetings, dances, reunions, and receptions.
The Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is a non-profit museum of the Skamania County Historical Society. It enables visitors to visualize and participate in the abundant life of the Columbia River Gorge. The drive to the CRGICM is approximately a 45 minute drive from the Portland/Vancouver area. It is open every day from 10am to 5pm except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New years. Adults are $6.00 for entrance, students $5.00, children (6-12) are $4.00 and members of the Skamania County Historical Society are Free.
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