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      Explore Klickitat County

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      Columbia River Gorge

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      Mt. Adams to the North

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      Mt. Hood & the Columbia to the South

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      Gateway to Gifford Pinchot NF

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      Travel the Glenwood Highway

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      Autumn in Glenwood

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      Birdwatching

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      Enjoy the Colors along streams

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      Find Your Joy

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      New Snow on Mount Adams Oct. 17, 2024

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      Wow!

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      Endless Sunsets...

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      And Sunrise over Rivers of Fog at...

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      We are Here for You

  • Welcome to the Columbia River Gorge!

    Whitewater, wind sports, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, winter sports, artisanal wines and beers, simple and exquisite dining, scenic driving loops, exciting events, museums, healthy local economies, thriving colorful businesses, involved citizens, carefully protected environments, total relaxation, refreshment, and satisfaction — you'll discover it all here in abundance!

  • Mark Your Calendar Mark Your Calendar

    Every Day is Beautiful in Green Valley

    With a wide variety of events and opportunities, Green Valley has something to offer everyone. Celebrate the fun of the Minnesota State Fair with us each summer. Enjoy a scenic stroll through our many parks or play a round of golf at one of our three courses. Have your picture taken with the World’s Largest Owl and marvel at all the beautiful outdoor murals throughout the town.

    Our community offers a thriving economy, superb schools, traditional values, faith and fellowship, helpful services, and many entertainment options. Green Valley is truly the ideal place for new ventures and new growth because every day is abeautiful day.

  • Discover the Columbia Gorge Discover the Columbia Gorge

  • Explore White Salmon Explore White Salmon

    White Salmon sits 550 feet on a bluff above the Columbia River with stellar views of Mt Hood, Burdoin Mountain, and the Columbia River.  Downtown White Salmon is fast becoming a well-known foodie destination and an ideal basecamp for whitewater rafters and kayakers, mountain bikers, hikers, surfers, skiers, and anyone who loves good food, beer, and wine.  Take in the public murals, art installations, and ever-changing views as you dine al fresco and plan your next adventure.  The options are endless: White Salmon is surrounded by wineries and the White Salmon River, Gifford Pinchot National Forest,  Mount Adams,  Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, including the Coyote Wall Recreation Area where bikers, hikers, and riders can access a 30+ mile network of trails with open breath-taking views.

    Explore White Salmon to explore more!

  • Serenity Available Here Serenity Available Here

    Go to a Forest. Walk slowly. Breathe. Open all your senses. This is the healing way of Shinrin-yoku Forest Therapy, the medicine of simply being in the forest. The idea is simple: if a person visits a natural area and walks in a relaxed way there are calming, rejuvenating and restorative benefits to be achieved. John Muir wrote, “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home. Wilderness is a necessity.” We invite you to visit the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mt. Adams Wilderness Areas for your forest therapy. Stop by our Visitor Center for directions and details including old growth timber areas.

    Our mighty Columbia River and the lands that surround her offer you a diverse map of options from old growth timber stands to high prairie wildflower patches. Look up at the skies. See the clouds and the colors ever changing from dawn to dusk. Breathe. Be serene. 

    There are over 800 species of native flowers in the Columbia River Gorge; fifteen of these are endemic and not found anywhere else in the world. This is a special part of the planet and we hope you will respect our natural sites and resources while you are here. Thank you. 

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  • OUR VISITOR CENTER IS OPEN.

    We are often here earlier or later than posted hours.

    However, due to limited staff, we may be closed during these hours.

    Mon 10 am - 2 pm

    Tues 9 am - 3 pm

    Wed 9 am - 3 pm

    Thurs 9 am - 3 pm

    Fri 9 am - 3 pm

    Sat 10 am to 2 pm

    Sun ~ Closed