You definitely don't come here for plaques or guided tours. You come here because there's something…read moreabout a hundred-story structure slicing air in silence that feels honest. The turbines at Windy Flats are massive. You hear them before you understand the size. It's not a roar. It's a pulse. That low, clean whoosh takes your attention. I stopped & filmed one from base to blade, the whole height in one slow pan. Just the sound of wind & steel working without apology. Not everything monumental needs a monument.

When driving through the Columbia Gorge in Eastern Washington, one can not miss the ginormous…read morewindmills spanning the Columbia River ridge for 26 miles. What an incredible sight! Windy Flats is the largest windmill energy project in WA, a state that has several. Each windmill stands 70 meters tall and the blades are 50 meters. These giants have the capacity to generate 500 megawatts of renewable energy. Standing tall in the ridge with the rolling hills and the magestic Columbia River, an known for being windy, it is a stunning sight! Views from Maryhill Winery, Highway 14 and Highway 97 are boundless. There are several pullovers so you can take in the sights safely. Construction for Windy Points began in 2009 with an initial investment of $1 billion. This new revenue stream has finically helped the down of Goldendale, which was in a decline, and created over 350 jobs. However, there is still debate over the effect of these added winds on the natural habitat and the many birds and animals that live here. Especially the raptures. The human and animal health effects of wind power are still being explored and are not yet fully understood.

Keith was wonderful! He created an all day tour that fit our personal preferences. He was so…read morepatient as we reviewed our options and made changes. He was orompt. Kept us on schedule while allowing us the opportunity to take the interesting detours that he suggested. He has incredible knowledge of the area and shared it with us. All in all, a great experience..

Keith provided wonderful shuttle service for our wedding it was very smooth, everyone got there on…read moretime and everyone was able to get a ride back. We really appreciate the care and effort that went into making sure everyone was able to get a ride from the venue to our other destination. Really went above and beyond, highly recommend using this shuttle for a wedding.

Was in the area for the weekend. Could not figure out where to register for a tour or what the…read moreschedule was. Cute town that appears to have rough edges. Was there on a Sunday and found most businesses in the historic downtown closed. The murals are stunning and beautiful, pulled up a map on my phone drove and walked around. Visiting the town to see the murals is worth the stop!

This business is a "for profit" business. As such, I would think they would be required to post…read moretheir prices, which to my knowledge they do not. We were visiting relatives in Washington and this tour of, "the city of murals" which Toppenish, Wa. is known for looked like an interesting tour for the kids and adults alike. As such our relative made an appointment to meet the horse drawn wagon tour director the next day at a parking lot in Toppenish, so we could go on the horse drawn wagon tour. I was surprised when my relative asked the owner/operator how much it costs for the tour upon our arrival.. I was even more surprised when he stated it is, $15.00 per person. So, we paid $75.00 for 3 adults and two children. It was also a clue when we were the sole people meeting the operator for the tour. The tour consists of the operator and another younger man controlling the movements of two horses that evidently have ancestors in Norway. We "toured" approximately 7 to 9 streets looking at murals on the sides of buildings within the city, while traffic buzzed around us. While the tour operator did have a microphone and used it to "explain" what we were looking at, it was difficult at best to take any pictures of quality as the wagon was constantly moving, stopping, taking off etc. What did we walk away with for $15.00 a head? Nothing worthy of note. I would recommend walking to look at the, "city of murals." For $75.00 I clearly felt we had been taken advantage of as "tourists." As we left the town of Toppenish we saw the prettiest and most detailed mural the city likely has to offer. That was not on the tour and the pictures that had explanations or descriptions of the various murals cannot be read. I was left wondering if the $15.00 per head charge was what this outfit usually charges or the mere question of, "how much" while we stood in an empty parking lot, caused the operator to capitalize on an opportunity that likely does not come his way often. I would not recommend this tour to anybody. It is a 'tourist scam and rip off." We learned nothing that we could not have learned by merely strolling through the small town, field trip style.

Martin should be in the Tour Guide Hall of Fame. He had…read moreanswers to all of our questions and was knowledgeable about everything from landmarks to local businesses to names of plants. We recommend him without hesitation. You will not be disappointed.

I rarely leave reviews, but our experience on this wine tasting tour in Hood River, Oregon, was so…read morebad that I feel compelled to warn others. We were overcharged for what was advertised as a curated, prepaid wine tour -- yet what we got was the complete opposite. Our driver, Lisa, was completely unprepared and clearly had no idea what she was doing. She didn't even realize that one of the wineries she was supposed to take us to was closed. That alone shows a total lack of planning or professionalism.  Lisa failed to communicate with the wineries ahead of time (which was supposed to be part of her job), and it was obvious she hadn't done any due diligence for our scheduled stops. The entire tour felt like it was being thrown together on the spot, and for the price we paid, that's simply unacceptable. I wouldn't recommend this tour to anyone -- not tourists, not locals, not even casual wine drinkers. There are so many great experiences to be had in the Hood River area. This just isn't one of them!

My family and I wanted to explore the area, so we decided to rent some e-bikes. Charlie was super…read morenice, and he explained well on how to use the bikes. We enjoyed the bikes thoroughly as well as the service.

Sol Rides was great! We are in our 60s, but cycle on conventional bikes frequently. This was our…read morefirst time on an E-bike. The woman that worked with us (forgot her name), gave us a quick explanation on how everything worked and we were off. It only took about 10 min to get comfortable with both shifting gears and adjusting the peddle assist. We did a short 10 mile ride through the twin tunnels and had a blast! With the peddle assist, it felt like went down hill both ways. GO SOL RIDES!

Stonehenge Memorial is a unique monument, constructed to honor the local residence that lost their…read morelives in World War I. There is a smaller memorial to honor those that served WWII, Korea & Vietnam. The views are captivating. You can reach Stonehedge via car or bicycle. I think this review is one best told through photos.

This is a beautiful memorial created in memory of those who truly deserve it…read more This architectural marvel sits just off of the roadway and features many tributes to fallen soldiers. We stopped here to read the memorials and enjoy the hard work of those who created this. We ended up staying much longer than anticipated because of the beauty of the memorial itself and the peace that we felt walking through it. It should be a must do for anyone coming through this area. It is free to visit, there are clean bathrooms and you will be overwhelmed with a sense of History and connection to the men who are remembered here and to the land itself.

Maryhill Museum is smart, striking, and unlike anything else in the region. It's what happens when…read morecuration meets conviction. It doesn't beg for attention. It always earns it. From Rodin to royal archives to Pacific Northwest grit, the collection balances intellect & instinct with unsettling precision. The current light exhibit is not a display. It's an argument. Controlled, deliberate, & designed to reframe what you thought light was for. Nothing here is passive. Every piece is representative of a decision. Perched above the Columbia River like it knows exactly what it is, Maryhill doesn't need to shout. It speaks clearly. And that is far rarer. If you're looking for art that makes you think and helps you grow, this isn't a detour. This is a destination.

Wonderful, unique exhibits! Very friendly, helpful staff. Loved the fashion designer collections…read moreand the back-stories of them. Since the museum has such a wonderful exhibit of chess sets the gift shop should perhaps make an investments and stock a couple of chess sets that are interesting.

This is a beautifully curated museum. HIGHLY recommend and the price is completely reasonable…read more Learned so much from and to be near priceless pieces of history is beyond! I will never look at a neon sign (or argon) the same.

My boyfriend really wanted to see this place. We watched a short film about how these lights are…read moremade. I learned a few new things from this overall experience. We had a short tour too from Susan which was nice. These folks are passionate about what they do which helped a lot. Cool signs and history and we're likely to be back with friends. Good to support places like this one. Nice big historic building and ballroom. Very cool to visit!

This is a great place even for kids you can even make art and make bread! I would recommend to is…read moreplace to all people and kids with a passion to keep kid's healthy

This museum gives a historical look at Sherman County and it's quite well done. Nice exhibits,…read morefriendly and helpful volunteers. Well done gem in the middle of wheat land.

With Horsethief Butte as the scenic backdrop, this lake is a relaxing spot for fishing & kayaking…read more Equipped with bathrooms & showers, a popular place for camping & RV sleepovers. Not naturally formed, flooded into existence by the Dalles Dam. Without a natural circulation of water, the summer creates toxic algae harmful to humans and fish. Warning signs are posted. A petroglyph trail is a highlight for all; in depth tour guide available by reservation. Boat launch access to the Columbia River.

Lovely piece of the Gorge. We've stopped by the lake portion and checked out the Petroglyphs before…read morewhile passing through, as well as briefly jumping onto a trail at the Butte. This weekend we got around to investing more time in the trails of Butte and it was pretty fun. The trails don't allow for a complete loop around the rock, as there's a block for restoration on the east side. But you can wander most of the way around the water side...up and around the rocks is really where's it at though. There are 3 access points to the top from the trails, and the bouldering up is loads of fun. Once atop you can roam all about and enjoy fabulous views from every angle. While the remainder of the trails at Butte are average, we found it pretty entertaining to climb around the rock portion. There's a decent amount of parking...Discover Pass required...as well at a vault toilet at the trailhead.