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Articles related to "Columbia River"
Fish on Foot for Columbia River Smallmouth Bass The Columbia River between Washington and Oregon has world-class smallmouth bass fishing - and anglers don't need a budget-busting bass boat to catch lots of fish. columbia river • smallmouth bass • flyfishing • spin • lures
Columbia Gorge Wineries An introduction to Columbia Gorge Wineries: one of the Pacific Northwest's newest wine regions. columbia gorge wineries • columbia valley wine • columbia river wine • columbia river gorge • oregon wineries
Columbia River Gorge Attractions Waterfalls, wildflowers, geological wonders, Native American history, blooming fruit trees and windsurfing await in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. columbia river gorge • columbia gorge discovery center • multnomah falls • mt. hood railroad • hood river
Historic Columbia River Gorge The spectacular Columbia River Gorge showcases the breathtaking natural beauty of the Western United States, featuring majestic waterfalls and sweeping vistas. columbia river • views in oregon • multnomah falls • scenic waterfalls • historic highway
North Columbia River Communities There are a lot of little communities in the area around the northern Columbia River in northeast Washington. I took a little drive to visit some of them and see area new to me. Some local history flavored the ride. columbia • river • north • kettle falls • cedonia
Visit the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River With great views and interesting interpretive programs, visitor centers at Bonneville Dam and Lock offer excellent learning opportunities for visitors, free of charge. visit bonneville dam • columbia river attractions • fish ladder viewing • view bonneville lock • free tour near portland
Wildflowers of the Columbia River Gorge Bitter root, glacier lily, paintbrush, larkspur and balsam root are among the wildflowers to look for in the Columbia River Gorge from March through June. columbia river gorge • wildflowers • camas • glacier lily • fritillaria
Columbia Gorge Wildflower Hikes Spring wildflowers carpet the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River Gorge beginning in March. See Wild Irises, Rein Orchids, Shooting Stars, Camas and more. columbia river gorge • wildflowers • oregon hiking • washington hikes • catherine creek
Best Oregon 4th of July Events Small towns and cities in Western Oregon offer some of the best 4th of July celebrations with parades, live music, children's events and spectacular fireworks displays. best fireworks oregon • fourth of july activities • old fashion fourth • st paul rodeo • corvallis fireworks
Walk Historic Downtown Hood River Oregon Hood River celebrates history and art, while boasting excellent food choices and refreshing microbrews. Visitors enjoy walking through Historic Downtown Hood River. visit hood river • big horse brew pub • microbrews columbia river gorge • unique burgers oregon • hood river brew pub
Captain Bonneville, Soldier and Explorer Captain Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville was born in France and immigrated to the United States. He was an important explorer in the early decades of the 19th century. His name is left behind on many landmarks and place names. bonneville • washington irving • great salt lake • columbia river • fort walla walla
Columbia Gorge Field Wildflowers Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers to the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. Look for Desert Parsley, Delphinium, Saskatoon and Ball-head Waterleaf. delphinium • lomatium columbianum • desert parsley • saskatoon • service berry
Columbia Gorge Wineries to Watch Two tiny wineries with locations off the beaten path in the Columbia River Gorge offer great promise for affordable, food-friendly red and white wines. columbia gorge wineries • northwest wines • washington wines • domaine pierre noire • cor cellars
Elijah Elliot's Lost Wagon Train Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route. oregon trail • lost wagon train • elijah elliot • 1000 pioneers • willamette valley
Goldendale in Klickitat County Goldendale, Washington, is a startling surprise to visitors if you have never been in the area. The majestic Maryhill Museum of Art is the first thing you will probably notice on your travels down the Columbia to reach the small town. maryhill museum of art • stonehenge replica • columbia river gorge • klickitat county • observatory
Revelstoke, B.C. for Outdoor Sports Small town historic charm and abundant outdoor activities make Revelstoke, B.C. attractive to sportsmen and sightseers. Glacier National Park is a 45 minute commute. revelstoke • british columbia • glacier national park • rogers pass • grizzly plaza
Smoked Sturgeon or Salmon & Blue-Stuffed Shrooms Three Oregon treats conspire to tempt you to taste just one more: Columbia River sturgeon, hazelnuts and blue cheese from Rogue Creamery combine to stoke mushrooms. smoked salmon recipe • smoked sturgeon recipe • smoked fish appetizer • blue cheese finger food • hazelnut appetizer
The Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in Washington State Washington State is joining the nation in celebration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. If you'd like more information on what's going on in our state, get it here. lewis • clark • expedition • wa • wa state
The Sagers Go West, part 8 Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them. sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
The Sagers Go West, part 9 Captain Shaw leads the wagon train over the treacherous Blue Mountains. After traveling another some three hundred miles they arrive at the Whitman Mission. Mrs. Whitman agrees to take the girls in but refuses the boys until Dr. Whitman declares that he wants them. sager • whitman • shaw • mission • oregon
Vancouver, WA Vancouver, Washington, is a city people pass through on their way to other places. It's worth a stop on it's own. Slow down and take a look at the city; it's a great place with a forward attitude and an upbeat city government. buffalo soldier • boats • boatbuilding • basketball backboards • columbia river
Visit the Gorge Amphitheatre, WA Travel to George, Washington to attend concerts and events at the Gorge Amphitheatre, one of the best outdoor venues with scenic views, hot weather and great music. gorge amphitheatre • george washington concert • summer concerts washington • camping at the gorge • creation fest west
Shootout at Kennewick, Washington On October 31, 1906, prior to the shootout, Kid Barker and partner robbed two Kennewick, Washington stores. shootout at kennewick in washington • lewis and clark arrive some one hundred years earl • kid barker mystery man • kennewick in washington • robbery in early washington
Pacific Northwest Penstemons Of the more than 270 species of <I>Penstemon</i> native to the North America, 80 occur in the Pacific Northwest. This does not include the many varieties within some species ... or hyrbidization. pacific northwest penstemons • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Shootout at Kennewick, Washington On October 31, 1906, prior to the shootout, Kid Barker and partner robbed two Kennewick, Washington stores. shootout at kennewick in washington • lewis and clark arrive some one hundred years earl • kid barker mystery man • kennewick in washington • robbery in early washington
Top 5 Autumn Day Trip Drives in Oregon Travelers enjoy the beauty of Oregon during autumn months on routes through temperate rain forests, past waterfalls, by ocean beaches and views of colorful fall foliage. oregon scenic drives • day trips to oregon beach • silver creek falls highway • fall foliage drive oregon • drive through willamette valley
Benefits of Grand Coulee Dam Grand Coulee Dam first generated electricity in 1941. It fueled the American war machine in the Pacific Northwest during World War II. Other advantages were gained too. grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • longview • vancouver
Californians Size Up the Pacific Northwest California and Pacific Northwest wines compared. pacific • northwest • wine • vitis vinifera • viticulture
Conception of Grand Coulee Dam Grand Coulee Dam was one of the largest man-made structures on the earth at the time it was completed in 1941. Its electricity was essential for World War II projects. grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington • ernest lister • u.s. bureau of reclamation
Construction of Grand Coulee Dam It took time to get funding to build Grand Coulee Dam. But once federal money was reserved for the project, construction got under way. Even so, it still took 7 years. grand coulee dam • columbia river • washington state • u.s. bureau of reclamation • mwak
Fort Vancouver Fort Vancouver, Washington was established in 1824, by traders of the Hudson’s Bay Company. It was eventually moved closer to the Columbia River in 1829 to better accommodate the fur trade. It was the headquarters of the Pacific Northwest fur-trading empire. Christened with a bottle of rum by Governor Simpson on March 19, 1825, it got a grand start under the helm of Chief Factor John McLoughlin who commanded the fort for 20 years. fort vancouver • washington • hudson’s bay company • john mcloughlin • governor simpson
Meandering Into Fall Fall is here. I am wandering around the state to let you know what's going on to celebrate the season. Join me. fall • washington • washington state • classic cars • trees
Sacajawea Can you imagine joining the Lewis and Clark expedition at the age of fifteen and walking hundreds of miles with a baby strapped to your back? This is exactly what Sacajawea (pronounced sah-kah-guh-wee-uh) did when she was approximately fifteen years old. sacajawea • biographies • lewis and clark • shoshone • blackfeet
Visit Long Beach Peninsula Washington Warm summers, great kite flying weather and dramatic history are just a few of the highlights to be found on United State's longest beach. long beach peninsula • city of long beach • lewis and clark • corps of discovery • washington state international kite festival
Washington State Scenic Byways Washington State boasts two dozen scenic byways for your enjoyment. From 12 miles to 572 miles long and all distances in-between, there's a lot to enjoy on Washington's roadways. The sea, mountains, forests, cities, farmlands, canyons, a volcanic site and mountain passes are some of the sights that make up this great state. scenic • byway • wa • state • mt. baker
Wenatchee and Whale Editorial Wenatchee, Washington, the Apple Capitol of the World, is a city known for its agriculture and great sites to see. It is located in Chelan County east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington. chelan county • apples • leavenworth • ohme gardens • ardenvoir
Northwest U.S. Community BBQs on Labor Day Enjoy a break from work this Labor Day - celebrate with community BBQ festivals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. Join the fun & start cooking! northwest community bbqs • labor day bbq picnic • wyoming state bbq champ • hood river oregon • labor day weekend events
Review of Clark College in Vancouver, Washington Clark College is the 2nd largest college in Washington State's system of community colleges. This is a 2-year degree or transfer choice with online classes for students. college • community college degree • students • campus choice • online colleges
Top 4th of July Events, Washington From the coast to the mountains Washington celebrates Independence Day with family fun, music and majestic displays of fireworks. Discover the excitement at these events. washington state fireworks • fourth of july events seattle • long beach peninsula fireworks • fort vancouver fireworks show • leavenworth celebration
Galloping Gertie and Other Famous Washington Bridges Bridges of WA State, including two that fell to the water in windstorms. galloping gertie • bridge collapse • tacoma narrows bridge • i-90 bridge • albert d. rossellini bridge
Indian Heaven This is a challenging, fairly high altitude hike in southern Washington. It's a good place to enjoy open meadows and small lakes. I do not recommend it for those who are not in reasonable shape. hike • hikes • hiking • washington • indian heaven
Pacific Northwest Wildflowers The first wildflowers appear in late February and March in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest. Look for trillium, Indian plum, red flowering current, salmonberry. wildflowers • pacific northwest wildflowers • trillium • osoberry • forest flowers
Phoebe and Holden Judson, Pioneers of Washington (Part 1) Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home. oregon trail • wagon train • oregon • washington • puget sound
The Murder of Lloyd Magruder Lloyd Magruder 's pack train left Lewiston, Idaho to supply the gold camps of western Montana. He met with an untimely end when outlaws killed him and stole his gold. murder of lloyd magruder • gold rush • outlaws • idaho territory • gold mining
The Grand Columbia Gorge Hotel Description of the Columbia Gorge Hote, Oregon gorge • columbia george hotel • hotel • oregon
Oregon Statehood Oregon's Willamette Valley was the first area to be settled. The Native population had been cleared out by epidemics opening up the area to settlement. oregon statehood 1857 • willamette valley oregon statehood • willamette valley native population • willamette indian epidemic • great migration oregon willamette
River-Horse: Across America by Boat How about a trip across America -- by river... There are beautiful nights, lazy days, near-death experiences and lots more awaiting you in this entertaining and extremely well-written memoir of Heat-Moon's travel from coast to coast via the river highway. If you like armchair travel, you'll love this classic bestseller. river • nikawa • osage • missouri • boat
Twilight Movie Filmed in Portland, Oregon Catherine Hardwicke's big screen adaptation of Twilight, starring Kristen Stewart and teen heart-throb Robert Pattinson, was filmed around Portland, Oregon. twilight filmed in portland oregon • twilight movie • where was twilight filmed • movies filmed in oregon • stephenie meyer twilight
Zinfandel and White Zinfandel Wines Whether you like a simple pink quaffer on a hot afternoon or a serious, weighty red on a cold winter night, the split personality of Zinfandel offers something for all. white zinfandel • red zinfandel • blush wines • pink wines • sutter home wine
2005: The Best Year Yet? Two cross-country drives and a summer job at Glacier National Park made 2005 possibly my best year of wildflowers yet... 2005: the best year yet? • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology |
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