Nice little stop on our way home in the gorge. We got to see a lot of indigenous items as well as a…read morerestored airplane and huge steam engine. It's very ADA accessible, restroom, hallways, etc. No stairs on the way in. You have a nice little gift shop if you want a memento.

The Columbia Gorge museum sits riverside of the Columbia River and through the century explores the…read moreformation and living life around it. There is much history here ranging from the American Indians, settlers, European explorers, immigrants, the lifestyle and hardships endured and more here at the museum. There are many stories you can read about and information on periods during the Gorge's history. The Skamania County historical society collect, preserve and display all sorts of tools, trinkets and more from the time period all related to the Gorge and all involved. There are many generous donors as noted on many of the displays which is cool. In the yard, there are old vehicles and construction equipment of the early days showing how supplies and timber were moved. They are worn and rusted but adds to its historical significance. The museum is about 3 floors, the 2nd floor is small, but packed with information about the nature around the gorge. There are theaters that show short features of the environment about the gorge. Depending on how deep your fascination for this goes, you could spend about 2 hours here a bit more if you read and examine all the displays. This museum is a perfect field trip for a school or parents looking to educate their youngsters about the history of the area. Even then, if you enjoy Pacific Northwest history, definitely add this to your list of museums to visit.

Hood River has hiking, outdoor areas, lodging, shopping, food, breweries, orchards and more…read more It's a gorgeous place to visit. And the visitor center is an inviting place to come and find some help and answers to local questions.

Saw this place in a travel guide. Has some cool photos, thought we would stop in and check it out…read moreand buy something. Turns out they have only a couple of items for sale, most work is custom work. But they spent nearly an hour showing us around and explained from start to finish how bronze casting is done. They are so super nice here, I cannot say enough about it. And the work is amazing!

This is AWESOME - a must visit on your way down the Gorge. Before moving from The Dalles to the…read morevalley we visited Heather and Richard with our grandchildren frequently. We stumbled in one day and can't resist stopping every time we are in the area. We have been watching the Eagle progress from the beginning and are hoping to see some pourings soon. This place - Heather and Richard - are so great we will think nothing of driving up from the valley to continue watching the eagle grow. Heather and Richard freely explain the process - what is currently happening and answer any and all questions. I just can't say enough - if you live in the area and you have not been - you are losing out BIG time! If you are traveling down the Gorge - STOP!!

My husband and I only had time for a one night getaway from Portland for our anniversary and we are…read moreSO glad we chose to stay at Lodge 902 even for just one night. Our room was so cozy (and in this case that isn't code for "small": we had a king size bed and the room still felt spacious) with an electric fireplace and comfortable bed with giant pillows. Our bathroom had a giant, beautiful soaking tub which we did take advantage of and even my 6' tall husband found it comfortable. Everything other reviewers have stated is true: it is charming, comfortable and fun. The design and decor all feel thoughtful and natural. Every space is inviting and it seems there is something delightful to see around every corner: a DIY photo booth closet inside the front door with props (!), a make-your-own-trail-mix counter along with coffee/tea/cocoa access 24/7...even just the seating areas inside the front door made me smile. Breakfast was quite the spread & the owner/manager (?) was there with a couple of staff and even took our "order" for what kind of eggs we wanted. They were all so friendly and casual I felt like I was staying at a friend's house. One little thing I never thought I cared about: their towels were SO soft and smelled SO good. I have never experienced anything like it and now I know there is such a thing as an amazing towel experience. Check in was a breeze: there is a parking lot behind the house (1 car per room) & we basically just showed up with a door code & details texted/emailed to us and went straight to our room which was open with keys in the door waiting for us (the exterior access points to the house are all locked/secure so no worries about security). Stay here if you get the chance, it is wonderful.

Beautiful house with an ambiance of yesteryear family lodge and modern sensibilities. The rooms…read moreare comfy, breakfast tasty, and company delightful. My favorite moments included relaxing with hot tea on the rocking chair porch. I enjoyed my stay and highly recommend to others. Friendly staff. Perfect accommodations for a perfect place to visit. Go.

The owner Dave was hospitable and friendly. Charming B&B, delicious breakfast, comfy rooms. Dave is…read morea hard worker and shows what makes American entrepreneurism admirable.

This place has been my favorite in the Columbia Gorge. I have sent friends & family & I will get…read morethem to post their wonderful times here too. The proprietors are a wonderful family & make people that are willing to relax feel @ home. /as the wind & river flow so do the days of our HR lives/ Food: Garden ripe organics & they assisted w/ some diet needs if tell in advance Booking: Easy booking online/call ! Beds: Fresh new linens! Location: Near amazing mountain bike trails! See every Freaking Star out there. So quite I heard a moth fart. Summertime is great! But then winter time. Is Amazing!

I don't know what's up with all the haters. Marty showed up precisely on time, had a nice car, was…read moresuper helpful and nice. Fairs are they going right and that's how it is. Don't believe the haters on this site.

Called for pickup in downtown. Told is 15 minutes. We mistakenly got in another company's cab (grey…read morevan) which arrived at pick up location at the same time. Was called by this company. Was hung up on, cussed at then sent a text message telling me to never call them again.

Love the old Wild West lodge vibe. Beautiful outdoor garden seating. Cozy wooden interior. Rustic…read moreand simple menu. Can tell made small batch with quality ingredients. The breakfast sandwich egg/bacon with gluten free biscuit was amazing though a little small portion for the $13 price (a la carte, no side). Great little stop if you're in the area. I would like to attend one of their concerts inside the main hall.

This place has an odd mixture of glowing reviews and one stars. That's usually a hallmark of a…read morereally bad restaurant writing themselves reviews, but I really don't think that's the case here. Trout Lake Country Inn serves perfectly good food. It's not fine dining, but I don't think anyone's asking for that either. When we were there, I got a nice grilled cheese sandwich on Dave's Killer bread. Very grainy, which was nice, though on the whole, I didn't find it terribly filling. Maybe that's my fault for getting the side of fruit, which I did thoroughly enjoy. It included fresh blackberries, huckleberries and peaches, outstanding! My husband's meal came with a side of very tasty pesto pasta salad, which I intend to replicate soon. So why three stars and not four? The service. Service was very slow, and it took a long time to be acknowledged. And then there was the bathroom incident... having been in the car for a looong time, going down highways that at times weren't even paved, through a lush old growth forest, I had gotten to the point where I desperately needed a bathroom. Upon arrival, I'd noticed the port-a-potties outside the restaurant. Classy! Once we'd sat down, I ventured into the main hall to find the bathroom. And oh thank god, there it was, a door to a toilet. I needed to go so badly. As I approached however, I realized there was a brightly colored sign hung on the door. It read "port-a-potties are outside". Geez, I thought, this whole lodge really doesn't have a normal bathroom? Maybe they're renovating it... So outside I went to use the port-a-potties (yuk), which had no way to wash my hands, and I was about toe at a sandwich! Back inside I went. No faucet at the bar in the front room, and no staff to be seen anywhere; the kitchen was the only place I could go to wash my hands. I peeked into the kitchen, where a woman was cooking. Before I could ask her anything, she asked me in a rather rude tone what I was doing there. I explained that I just needed to wash my hands. She looked very irritated, and like she was uncomfortable with me seeing her kitchen, and practically yelled at me: "Go use the bathroom!" I explained that I had, namely the port-a-potties, and that they had no sink or even anti-bacterial foam. She gave me this "are you a moron" look, and pointed to the door behind me: "The BATHROOM!" Not wanting to bother her further, I returned to the same door with the big sign on it that said nothing but "port-a-potties are outside", and cautiously turned the door handle. My god! There was a whole bathroom there, shower and all! I was flabbergasted. I didn't dare approach the owner lady again, but to this day I have no idea why on earth there's a big sign pointing people outside, when they have a perfectly functional bathroom that they apparently DO want guests to use. Makes no sense to me whatsoever. The whole kitchen experience was very off-putting though, the woman was rude, and it made me suspicious that she seemed so anxious about me coming near her kitchen, as if she had something to hide. In short, the food was 4 star worthy, rating it like the diner it is, but the service was off-putting, the kitchen a bit suspicious, and the bathroom a flat out mystery. If they simply improved that, I'd give them four stars.

Crystal was great! Thanks! It was beautiful and on time so we were able to see everything we wanted.read more

Phil, our tour guide was amazing providing a wealth of information. Relying on his love and life of…read morebeing a Portlander the tour adds fun and many things you wouldn't know. 5/5 Tour 5/5 Ambiance super fun cable car, timed themes and music making the trip memorable Don't pass go 10 stops and good overview of Portland