Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Bridge of the Gods Trailhead — Attraction in Cascade Locks

This is a fee park, which requires a day use fee and is monitored by the US Forest Service park ranger. Having said that, it was nice to know there is no fee for those who have the Inter-agency Senior Park Pass. Beyond that, this is a quiet, shady little park with a shelter featuring bathrooms, trash receptacle, water fountain and built-in picnic tables under-roof. Trees in this idyllic park seem to be an awesome 100'+ tall and provide shade for approximately 10 vehicles with one spot for the handicapped located nearest the self-pay station. Take some disposable wipes which will come in handy to clean the picnic tables if you...

The scenic route off interstate 84, one lane old country road with charming characteristics behind every bend. Its historical landmarks and the windy path along the Columbia river gorge goes through the beautiful scenery where you will witness the incredible waterfalls, steep rocky cliffs and hiking trails without the fast pace of big city freeways. It’s a beautiful drive, you don’t...

A protected, pretty cool paved bike and pedestrian only path that starts from Bridge of the Gods (heading west) and takes you into the woods, winding near waterfalls along the way, passing several trails and creeks and even a fish hatchery and the Bonneville Dam area, depending on how far you go.

It is pretty bumpy in spots but it’s...