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Dufur Oregon, located in Wasco County, offers the visitor grand vistas, great outdoor recreation, including rafting, amazing cycling, motorcycling and a glimpse into another time through our murals, museums, and historic sites.

It is the Mission of The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce to enhance the quality of life in the greater Goldendale area by promoting and supporting business, economic and community growth and development.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or family fun, planning a reunion or a corporate retreat, or you just want to get away from it all and recharge, you’ll find everything you need in beautiful Hood River County.

If you want one place in the Pacific Northwest that offers a diverse flavor of historical and cultural attractions, where you can pursue endless outdoor activities, then Klickitat County is the place for you.As a gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, the Cascade Mountains, the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest, and the Mount Adams Recreation area, Klickitat County is a popular destination for outdoor recreationists from across North America. Add in the many cultural activities, such as Maryhill Museum of Art and Stonehenge, and you’ll realize that Klickitat County offers a back-road adventure with a taste of rural America.

The Maupin area offers a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. A small town pace in an area filled with unspoiled desert beauty will set your visit in the right frame of mind. Located just 45 minutes south of The Dalles on Hwy 197, and just a short drive from the Portland or Bend areas. Recognized for superb white water excitement and world-class wild trout and steelhead fishing. Maupin is your headquarters for outdoor recreation.

Imagine …your wedding taking place in the Columbia River Gorge. What a memorable and spectacular location that your family and friends will never forget! Not to mention the perfect location to return to every year for your anniversary. Catering, florists, musicians, officiants, lodging, event sites – both indoor and outdoor. It is all here. From a ceremony on board the mighty Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler in the middle of the Columbia River to an intimate garden setting atop a mountain overlooking the Columbia River, you have so many choices and they are all amazing.

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization that gets things done – things that you and your company can’t do alone.  Chamber membership is an investment in your company’s future and the vitality of the community.

Our diverse membership represents the entire community with members from business and industry, civic and non-profit organizations, social service agencies, education, government, home-based businesses and individuals.  Nearly 500 members representing 2,000 individuals believe that Chamber membership is an important component to business growth, job development, and a healthy economy.

The Chamber and its activities are managed by the Executive Director and a professional staff under the leadership of a 17 member Board of Directors, who serve without compensation and are elected by the membership. Through countless volunteer hours, members accomplish much of the work of the Chamber by serving on committees and task forces.

Experience the beautiful West Columbia Gorge located twenty five minutes east of Portland. Activities and wonders abound in this land of rugged cliffs, sweeping vistas and cascading waterfalls.

How do you want to spend your days in the Gorge? Hiking the popular trails? Sailing the mighty Columbia River? Shopping our art, antiques or unique gifts? Enjoying the breathtaking scenery made famous by world-class photographers?

Come and stay awhile, and you choose from the many wonders that await you in the West Columbia River Gorge.

In the Columbia River Gorge we have it all!

Welcome to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, a year-round recreational area offering the best of outdoor activities including camping, hiking, biking, golf, whitewater rafting and kayaking, windsurfing and kiteboarding, boating, bird watching, photography,  downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing – the list is endless.  Indoor options are also readily available with world-class museums, wine tasting, superb dining opportunities, shopping and spa services.  There is truly something for everyone in the Columbia River Gorge.

Just taking a drive through the Columbia River Gorge is an experience in itself as you will be in awe of this spectacular geological wonder. The Columbia River is the second largest river in North America, starting in northern Idaho and southeastern British Columbia, and traveling over 1,200 miles to the ocean.  Through millenniums of geologic events, waterfalls have found their home in the Columbia River Gorge. A visit to the area is not complete without a visit to the breathtaking waterfalls.

The Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association is a non-profit organization representing various businesses and organizations that provide services and information to visitors throughout the Gorge.