Memaloose is a popular, just off highway 84 Oregon State Park with views of the Columbia River and…read moreeasy access to Hood River and all of its attractions. It is a busy compact crowded park, and not one that we would typically pick. However this trip we were on night 21 with no hookups and the forecast was to be over 100 degrees..... last minute we decided we needed a little A/C! We had no reservations on a Sunday in July and lucked out and a pretty decent spot was available, B35, with views of the river. *** I think B33, might be the best spot in the park. For a crowded park, with close together sites, it was surprisingly quiet and we had a great night sleep.

It seems that mintainence of the beds around the restrooms has been skipped for the entire season…read more As a lifelong Oregonian I am embarrassed that travelers through the gorge, one of the states premier attractions, see long neglected and overgrown gardens. They are also extreme fire hazards. One careless cigarette and the hillside is up in flames, just like what happened on the westbound side except that this hillside continues on up to the plateau and east and west along hwy 84.

I usually stop in here on my way to Antelope OR. Biggs is the last stop coming from Yakima getting…read moreinto Antelope. There is Shaniko but it's not 24/7. Gas prices are pretty low here. Like any pilot, bathrooms are clean and they have lots of stalls to fill up gas. I will say the quality isn't as good as the one back at my home. This feels smaller than it should be; not that spacious.

What a hot mess the staff are at this truck stop. Really rude and not one smile among them…read more Will not be recommending this for travelers in the area. Did not feel welcome here as a local resident.

absolute worst experience ive had so far. clerk was completely disrespectful and rude. i walked in…read moreasking if they had showers available, and he just responded with, in a condescending tone, "you NEED a shower?" as if i dont know how to ask for a shower. and then proceeded to almost have me pay for it, and then suddenly decided they have no showers available? insanely rude, condescending, horrible employee. this guy needs to learn some respect and customer service. you cant just decline me a shower because you dont like me for absolutely zero reason. long hair and beard.

Had to fill up before hitting the road. And finally, a place that uses a soapy water mix, instead…read moreof plain water, or cleaning the windshield. Also, there was an elderly gentleman assisting people around the pumps, even though it is self-service. So I thought that was pretty cool.

Almost out of gas and on a stretch of SR14 in Wishram, Washington, that doesn't have a gas…read morestation, we drove about 7 miles, down the hill and across the bridge to Biggs, Oregon, where there were a few gas stations and convenience stores right there. It's also on the exit and entrance ramp to I-84 so obviously they get a lot of vehicle and truck traffic. We pulled into Biggs 76 where they have several pumps and plenty of room for cars to pull in and out. Al though we were on the OR side, no one came to pump the gas. No worries, we pumped our own, gave the windows a good washing with the squeezes they had available, and were back in on the road in minutes to continue our day of adventures.

Even though they have signs requiring masks on the front door, employees are not following mask…read moreprotocol. One employee had a nose exposed, another employee was walking around the store with no mask, and not social distancing. I won't be back.

okay its a chevron with a convenience store. But its location makes it a prime stopping point for…read moretravelers, truck drivers (yes there is room to pull a semi around it) and more. Besides the all important rest rooms (clean) the sundried convenience store food stuffs, it also has a Papa Johns in store. I've never tried it so I can't say how it is, but it's there. Recently after a snowy and slippery trip through the passes I can honestly say this was a welcome stop to warm up, get something different food wise, clean myself up a little bit and continue my journey in a better frame of mind. What more can a traveler ask for?

I wouldn't say there is really anything that amazing about this gas station except for that you…read moreprobably should stop here if you are going north on 97 since it is right before the massive Yakama reservation and there are no services there. It is a Chevron and we needed gas so I put it in my car like always and it took my card like always. We did not go inside and carried on with our journey. Once again, a gas station...you know you are getting.

When I moved to Portland from the east coast, "The Dalles" was directional, meaning if I was…read moredriving towards The Dalles I was heading east. I never drove past Hood River and actually went to The Dalles until a year ago and I was pleasantly surprised! Since that first time, I've been back dozens of times. As you drive east on I-84, the lush fir trees, foliage and orchards of Hood River give way to more arid land and lots of Ponderosa pines. The majestic Columbia River widens as you drive through Mosier and the scenery is incredibly beautiful. Keep driving and the basalt cliffs across the river along the Washington side are stunning. A deep sage green in the spring turning shades of off white and golden brown in the hot summer months. When you reach The Dalles, the golden mountains are the backdrop everywhere you turn. Face south and from some viewpoints, Mt. Hood is standing tall and proud. Over the past two years I've enjoyed exploring the area and have been in awe of the high desert beauty. The Riverfront Trail is a wide paved path that follows The Columbia River down to the southern bank where the river makes a dramatic 90 degree turn. In the summer a cruise ship often anchors here. On the north end by the dam, I stop and marvel at the hundreds of pelicans in the water or flying above looking down for dinner. At dusk, especially November through January during the northern migrations, dozens of eagles eagles hunt for prey then perch in the trees along the dam. From Sorosis Park high on the hill you can take in a 180 degree view of the city, the dam and river below, perfect sunset viewing from this area. I come back often so I can admire the change in seasons. Lush and green in spring, golden brown in summer and in the fall, the few trees that turn colors dot the landscape below. The downtown area has several breweries, restaurants (old saloon type vibes) and shops. Willow & Bark is one of my favorites offering stylish and affordable women's clothing and accessories. Klindts Bookstore is a must! The oldest bookstore in Oregon is charming with its hardwood floors, wooden interior and lots of books and even gift items. Go on a First Friday when stores are open late and people are wandering in and out. Or attend one of the many festivals throughout the year - an old fashioned tree lighting ceremony at a Christmas time, old car shoes, Cherry Festival, the Mural Festival to name a few. And speaking of murals, so many buildings have gorgeous murals painted on a wall, most depicting a significant part of The Dalles history and the cultures that have influenced its past and present day. The murals are painted in soft muted tones to compliment the landscape. I'm always walking around searching for them and snapping pics. Kudos to the artists and their talent. As the largest town in Wasco County, The Dalles also has the basics covered: Home Depot, Safeway, Fred Meyers, Dick's Sporting Goods, Petco, The Goodwill, The Dollar Tree, Walgreens, RiteAid, Bargain Market, Bi-Mart and a plethora of fast food places. All the usual suspects - McDonald's, Taco Bell, Subway, Papa Murphy's and more. Plus lots of food trucks, Chinese and Mexican restaurants, bakeries (Mike's Batkitchen) pubs and breweries. And of course a quaint farmers Market in Saturday mornings. When I'm out in Hood River and Mosier for extended stays, I always come out to The Dalles to hit up the stores and explore nature. I can't speak to what it's like to live here or to have grown up here, but I would assume that some love it and remain here while others may seek a place not so distant from other towns. As a visitor, I enjoy The Dalles and all it has to offer.

The Dalles is very unique. It has it's own Desert like beauty. Very hot and windy for most of the…read moresummer and calms down for the winter. Wild fires are a big problem in the Gorge. Winters are cold, but not as windy. Sometimes you may even get to enjoy some snow. It almost has everything you need to survive in the Gorge. Fred Meyers, Grocery Outlet, Coastal, Petco, Home Depot ect.. But forget about being part of the community. Let me just say... if you are looking for a friendly community in a small town.... The Dalles is NOT it, UNLESS... you'r religious, go to church every Sunday and your VERY patriotic. If your just looking for a cheaper place to live instead of Hood River, and don't care about community, then this might be the place for you. I've lived in a lot of different states, cities and little towns, but The Dalles is one of the hardest places I've ever lived. The attitudes of the people can really destroy a town. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with religious or patriotic people, they just have a problem with me. Within the first month of living in the Dalles, I was asked by 8 different people, what church I belonged to. I would always say the same thing..." Sorry, I don't do church." They would look at me as if I had some strange disease. It was so weird. Anyway...I am now moved away from The Dalles after a very LONG year of living there. NEVER again. The Dalles can keep their attitudes. Let bygones be bygones. .

This WAS a five star location...until a fire destroyed the convenience store in March 2023. No word…read moreyet on rebuilding or reopening that I can find. Just be aware that it's not currently in operation as of May 2023.

This truck stop was immaculately clean. The staff were all busy with their work, but made the…read moreeffort to be welcoming. The rest rooms were also immaculate.

If I could give ZERO stars I would have. Because that was the amount of work this "company" did…read more In reading the reviews, I had a similar experience. I was told initially they didn't have room for my RV and wouldn't for a couple of weeks. This continued for about a month and a half. Then they said they could come to my residence (about a 10-15 minutes drive from the shop) to give an estimate for the small fee of $300!!!! Are you kidding? When I said no, they made room. The RV had a rooftop water leak, which they knew. After we took it over to them, they let it sit out in the weather for TWO MORE MONTHS!!! Uncovered!!! In the springtime. (More to come on this) I called every week or two to check on progress and was told the same thing every time. Something to the effect of "We are backed up and are waiting on parts for the job ahead of yours, but we should get those in this week and have your trailer in the shop the week after." Ok! Great! But I heard this from March until May when I called my insurance company and told them I needed to get it to a shop that would actually work on it. I gave a courtesy call back to them to leave them a message that I was having it taken to another shop. A couple of days later I got a call from the owner who yelled at me for hanging up on his wife, (who was also the lady telling me 2 weeks for 2+months). He wanted to know what day I spoke to her so he could charge me storage fees for the trailer from that date until I picked it up. I was flabbergasted! I told him I would pick it up that day after work. He said he would have it all ready for me to pick it up. I rushed home and when I arrived at the shop, my trailer was not there! I was stunned. I was told by a nice young man, who is the son, that they trailer had been taken by another tow company to the shop I had it going to in Oregon City. WHAT?!?!?!?!?!? Who gave permission for that? Not me! So, calls were made and actually STANTON TOWED IT THERE!!! No one called me to tell me this, no one asked my permission, not even a text saying not to come they had it handled. So, I asked the poor kid to confirm that the new shop had the keys (random thought) He was on the phone with his dad at the time and asked. The owner told the kid, we didn't leave keys when we dropped it off. I knew that wasn't true and told the kid. I called and spoke to the owner again. I ensured that they indeed DID have the keys as both parties that dropped off the trailer had confirmed they had left the keys. He told me they were lying. (NOT GOOD) Meanwhile, the mom, called the son and told him that IF they did have the keys, they would be in the key box in the office. I could hear her in the background of my phone call as well as over the kid's phone. He checked and guess what he found. Our keys! As we were driving out, I saw the Stanton big rig exiting the freeway, from the direction of Oregon City, towing another big rig and trailer. Our trailer was a bumper pull, no need to tow it with a big rig, unless you wanna get paid BOTH WAYS by the insurance company for going to the Portland area. I honestly don't know how they still exist. He made a point to tell me that they had been around and were an "institution" in The Dalles area. They are the ONLY shop around for big rigs. And I will definitely NEVER recommend them and drive the extra distance to go ANYWHERE else for trailer repairs. 0 out of 10. Negative stars if I could. Borderline fraudulent, but I'll leave that up to the insurance investigators. Multiple lies, pawn offs, disregard for customer service, no communication, acting without permission, doing things they weren't told to do with my trailer and on and on.

when I was stuck on an icy mountain and no tow truck within 2 hours would help us Stanton was…read morewilling to help no matter the distance, they just wanted us to be safe. in the end they talked us through how to safely maneuver it on our own and it felt like I had an angel helping us out who truly cared. I highly recommend this company for their caring and kindness.

Very clean, well maintained restrooms. lots of stalls. privacy. There is plenty of parking and easy…read moreaccess if you are in a wheelchair or using a walker. After using the facilities, there is a small museum worth checking out, several restaurants, a post office and a gift shop. During the summer and fall, there is usually a vendor selling local cherries, corn or other produce. definitely buy some!

Reststop is located on Highway 26 between Portland and Bend. These basic restrooms were not the…read morecleanest nor the dirtness. It got the job done. There were plenty of parking spaces.

My brother celebrated his 70th birthday at The Lyle Hotel!…read moreIt was a fantastic weekend, with family and friends, together in the most stunning setting.The Lyle Hotel is in the heart of the Columbia Gorge, and has been totally redone by the owners, to create a perfect spot for reunions, weddings or just the most comfortable gathering of friends. We cooked meals together, ate outside, and ended evenings along side an amazing stone fire-pit. We hiked the Cherry Orchard trail which is just through the tunnel from the town and offers a stunning panoramic view. I think I had my best night's sleep in years, at the hotel. Cannot wait to return.

I recently spent three nights at the hotel. It was relaxing, the location was perfect for me and I…read moreenjoy the sound of trains. Its proximity to the train tracks makes it a problem for some. There are no rooms with bathrooms, but the six bathrooms in the upstairs hall with the ten guest rooms were plenty. There were two half baths on the lower level as well.