Cascade Locks, OR

Another event this weekend. Sternwheeler Days will be held in Cascade Locks at Marine Park June 26-28, 2009.

This is the annual summer celebration in Cascade Locks welcoming the return of the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler back for the summer season. There will be food, music, art and crafts vendors and Sternwheeler rides on the bank of the Columbia River.

Thunder Island will be filled with Mountain Men who will be camped out and will be giving demonstrations on powder shoots, flint making, cooking over an open fire and more.

The town parade through downtown Cascade Locks will take place on Saturday morning at 11:00 am.

Plenty of fun for the whole family!

Cascade Locks is a small town located in Hood River County. It is the home of the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. The Bridge of the gods connects Cascade Locks to the Washington side where the small towns of Stevenson, North Bonneville, and Carson are located in Skamania County. If you are interested in purchasing a home in Cascade Locks there are currently 15 homes listed for sale. The annual festival Sternwheeler Days will be held in Cascade Locks on June 26-28, 2009. There are always many activities planned on this busy weekend. A parade, arts and crafts booths, music, sternwheeler rides will be some of the things to enjoy in Historic Cascade Locks.

I took this picture recently while crossing The Bridge of the gods from Stevenson, WA to Cascade Locks, OR in the Columbia Gorge. I had to wait till just the right moment when the bridge structure wasn't in the way. My camera is pretty slow. I was surprised and happy it turned out so nice. This is looking west down the Columbia River with the sky and clouds reflected in the water.

Saturday and Sunday, September 27-28, 2008 the 4th Annual Festival of Nations and 10K Salmon Run will be held in Cascade Locks at the Marine Park. Entertainment will include Warm Springs dancers performing ancient dances that few have seen, Korean drummers and dancers, and Hispanic dancers plus more. Learn about Gorge geology and history, cultural exhibits, demonstrations by Warm springs Heritage group-drum making, beadwork. There will be an "Art in the Park" tent with hands-on ethnic art projects for kids. Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8:00 am the 10K Salmon Run on the Historic Highway will be held. For more information visit www.cascadelocks.net.

The annual Sternwheeler Days festival will be held in Cascade Locks on June 27-29, 2008 This annual event includes arts and crafts vendors, music, food, and a parade through downtown Cascade Locks. Cascade Locks is located about 20 miles west of Hood River in Hood River County. It is the home of the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. This year there will be a race between the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler and the Portland Steamer. This is the first steamboat race on the Columbia in 56 years! Tickets are available to ride on either boat by calling the Portland Spirit at 1-800-224-3901

Cascade Locks is also home of the Bridge of the Gods and access to the Washington side of the gorge. After you cross into Washington, Stevenson is about 3 miles to the east and North Bonneville is about 6 miles to the west.

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