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sands of Bonneville Dam construction workers. At the locks, note the wooden Native
American fishing platforms.
Sights & Activities
Cascade Locks Historical Museum
MUSEUM
( 541-374-8535; Port Marina Park; noon-5pm May-Sep, sometimes closed Mon)
Housed in an old lockmaster's three-story residence (1905) across from the locks, this
museum features Native American artifacts, a fish wheel and a basement taxidermy col-
lection - including a very surprised bobcat.
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
CRUISE
( 800-224-3901;
www.portlandspirit.com
; adult/child 4-12yr $28/18; May-Oct)
Sightsee the
Columbia River on a sternwheeler. Embark from the eastern end of Marine Park, where
there are picnic tables, a cafe and gift shop. There are also jet-boat rides and other types
of cruises.
Sleeping & Eating
A couple of campgrounds, a few motels and some diners offer the basics. Most travelers
stay in Hood River, 14 miles to the east, or across the river at elegant Skamania Lodge
(
Click here
)
.
For a fast-food treat, get a giant soft-serve cone at
East Wind Drive-in
(
541-374-8380; 395 NW Wanapa St; burgers $4-7;
7am-8pm)
.
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Bonneville Dam
This
dam
( 541-374-8820; 9am-5pm)
was one of the largest New Deal pro-
jects of the Depression era. Completed in 1937, it was the first major dam on the
Columbia River. Dam construction brought thousands of jobs, and the cheap electricity
produced by the dam promised future industrial employment. Bonneville's two hydro-
electric powerhouses back up the Columbia River for 15 miles and together produce
more than 1 million kilowatts of power.
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