The gravel parking lot is right off the side of the road, and I originally drove past it without…read morerealizing that was the lot. So, I had to turn around and drive back, which was slightly nerve-wracking as the highway has some twists and turns that make it difficult to tell if there is oncoming traffic. On the plus side, there seems to be plenty of room for parking, and we were the only ones there. There's a sign detailing the legend of the twin sisters, and then there's a short but steep trail to the base of the rocks. Great place to stretch your legs!

Beautiful site. Easy trail. A bit more difficult incline. Enjoyed it. Turning off the road was not…read moreas difficult as they say. Just prepare ahead of time warning drivers behind you. Several people did come flying in like bats out of hell but there is no need for that.

This location is clean and well groomed. If you are looking for a place to lounge, picnic, and let…read morethe fur babes let loose, this is your place. There is adequate parking. Be certain to lick things up and pack your trash out too. There are some amazing view point to consider. If you enjoy nature walk or hikes, this can be a place to enjoy. We enjoyed our time with the family and fur babes.

Skip the Lewis and Clark trail at McNary park. It's not much of a workout because there isn't much…read moreof an incline. Worse, there is hardly any shade, so it's pretty much like a trek through the desert. While the view of the river might motivate you at first, it soon becomes drab and there is not much respite by looking to the other side, which is purely mountain terrain. To get from one park to another (McNary to Hat Rock or vice versa), you have to hike about 8 miles or so, so if you decide to come here despite my discouragement, come in the early morning or late evening and jog it out when it is cooler. Try to bring company, as there was not a single soul and I suspect shady people could do some serious damage if they wanted.

Big River Golf Course offers an affordable round of golf with a decent layout, though the course…read moreconditions could use some improvement I figure due to the climate in that area. The pro shop is limited, and the layout can be a bit confusing, but the price makes it a solid budget-friendly option.

I need to go back and try again when the wind is less than 25mph. That aside I had a blast. The…read morestaff made us almost feel like family, and the greens were almost flawless. Price wise I think it's a no brainer. I would definitely recommend

Very nice park. Looks like it has a hiking trail. Will definitely go back when we have more time…read more We were there for a lacrosse tourney. Very clean and enjoyed the food trucks during the games.

A great place to Wander…read more Tip#1: If you're using Google Maps to find this place, simply put in "Yellepit", and it will get you there. On the sunny Saturday that I visited, sleepy tumbleweeds lined Ayers Road, the gravel stretch that ultimately leads to the trailhead. Admittedly, it was alarming to come over a hill to see an armed man standing in the road facing me, but he, his rifle, and the other men, were there for some shooting fun. Not too far past them, was the end of the road - or rather, a closed, barbed wire gate. There's only space for about 2 parked cars to the right of the road, by the fence. I was the third, so just parked as far on the side as I could. Tip #2: Climb (carefully) OVER the barbed wire fence. Just to the left of the opening, is a good place to do this. Do not (as I did), try to open the gate. It's easy to open - it nearly literally flies open -- the barbed wire and wooden planks eager to return to their at-ease positions, and is notably much less easy to close/reassemble. I felt very, very, "city" when this happened, and I struggled for a few minutes to amend the situation. Tip #3: See Tip #2 for the following 2 barbed-wire fences you'll encounter. I crossed paths with very few people along the way, and none seemed to have a true plan of action. A couple gentlemen I encountered had been out, wandering the cow trails, and told me to just carve my own path, be wary of the drop-offs. Tip #4: Be comfortable with unclear directions, unmarked pathways, and changes-in-plan. Or perhaps, don't do this hike. I ended up on cow-trails myself, learning a bit about their dexterity along the narrow stretches. I was impressed! In any case, I missed whatever direction would have led me to the Mound Pond Overlook, which had been my goal, but still discovered worthy vistas and a very peaceful area to spend the afternoon. At one point, I was startled to happen upon two cars, on a bluff, that appeared to have fallen from a cliff above - perhaps in the 70s/80s(?). It's not really something you expect to encounter when wandering cow trails high above the Columbia. It was a gorgeous afternoon - and once I got far enough away from the makeshift gun range, it was also peaceful. This is a great hiking area if you are: 1. Comfortable with general wandering 2. Not afraid of armed people shooting nearby 3. Directionally sound enough to find your way back to your car, once you've been wandering around 4. Love and appreciate views of the Columbia River 5. Comfortable with wandering cows Final Tip: Check out the wta.org site for more trail info. This ultimately *still* didn't get me to where I wanted to be, but was helpful, nevertheless.

The marina park and campground is fabulous. Nice paved path along the riverfront. Beautiful lawns…read moreand two group pavilions. Basketball court baseball fields horse shoe pits boat launch. Fabulous for group events or just a lunchtime visit.

The park is very beautiful. Right next to the Columbia river. Large camping spot, plenty of room…read morefor the kids to run and play. Biggest downside is people don't clean up after their pets. And they close the restroom at 7:00am for cleaning. Wish they would be like most parks and clean at 10:00 and 6:00. Or at least put up a cleaning schedule. The other thing, you never see anyone to check in. It's all phone/message. And your names on a board. We've been lucky both times we've been there. No one taken our spot.

We loved everything about Crow Butte and plan to return next year around the same time. Sites have…read moregrills and fire pits, and I'm pretty sure every site has a great view of the water surrounding the island. Mary and Wayne were incredibly helpful and accommodating of our family, as this was our maiden voyage! The place is well lit, but not intrusively so. The bathrooms are clean and have a shower area inside. It was a bit to cold and windy to swim so we took full advantage of the park and playground while we were here! We had a peaceful, pleasant stay here for two days and nights, and are looking forward to returning.

Can not say enough wonderful things about this Campground/Park. The hosts Dwayne and Mary were…read moreabsolutely wonderful and available for any questions etc. They even let us switch to a better site our 2nd night without any problems. The campground and facilities are wonderfully maintained. The huge park is maintained beautifully as well and has a wonderful playground for kids. Located right on the river makes for a beautiful backdrop with a boat launch and marina. I highly recommend staying here and enjoying the peace and quiet. We are scheduled to come back in Sept for 3 night and are looking forward to it.

Hat Rock state park is a quiet and underloved place. You…read morecan walk from waterside to the dessert in 10 minutes. It is a small park and easy to explore.

Stopped off while driving through to see about ole Hat Rock. The rock itself is on a short trail…read morefrom the parking lot on to the pond at the bottom and back up to the lot. Hat is fenced off so there's no climbing or touching...it's cool to see for a couple minutes...but then it's time to move on. We took the trail down to see the ducks, loads of fowl residents right now, as well some deer hanging around near the bridge at the end of the pond. You'll find a massive amount of parking, and a large grassy area with lots of picnic tables and a volleyball net. Nothing spectacular this time of year I'd say, but it was nice for a quick leg stretch while driving through.