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	Columbia River Gorge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Columbia River Gorge, photographed from the southern edge of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
		The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular canyon of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
		The western gorge is dominated by conifer, big-leaf maple, cottonwood, Oregon ash, and vine maple.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Columbia_Gorge (582 words)

	Columbia River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Columbia River (French: fleuve Columbia) is a river situated in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
		The river continues west with one small north-northwesterly-directed stretch near Portland; Vancouver, Washington; and the confluence with the Willamette River.
		The exterior river boat scenes from the 1994 film Maverick (Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, and James Garner), were shot on the Columbia River, in the Columbia River Gorge, near the town of Hood River.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Columbia_River (1460 words)

	Columbia River Gorge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The western gorge is dominated by conifer,, cottonwood,, and.
		The wide range of elevation and precipitation in the gorge creates a diverse collection of ecosystems from the temperate rain forest at Oneonta Gorge (with an average annual precipitation of 75 inches [190 cm]) to the grasslands (with average annual precipitation 12 inches [30 cm]).
		The gorge also contains the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest, with over 77 waterfalls on the Oregon side of the gorge alone, including the notable Multnomah Falls, which, at 620 feet (188 m), is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States.
	gresham.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Columbia_River_Gorge (596 words)

	COLUMBIA RIVER - LoveToKnow Article on COLUMBIA RIVER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The source of the river is partly in the Yellowstone country, partly near the Titon peaks, and partly in the pine-clad mountains of British Columbia.
		Columbia also nominates the American professors who lecture at German universities by the reciprocal arrangement made in 1905, the German professors lecturing in America being nominated by the Prussian ministry of euucation.
		In 1784 the name was changed to Columbia College, and an act of the legislature was passed for creating a state university, of which Columbia was to be the basis.
	www.1911ency.org /C/CO/COLUMBIA_RIVER.htm (1564 words)

	Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
		The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center is the nonprofit museum of the Skamania County Historical Society.
		A series of short films focusing on the history of the Columbia River Basin and the cultural impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition on First Nations along the trail.
		The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is offering a series of workshops and field trips throughout 2006 led by Les Hastings.
	www.columbiagorge.org (439 words)

	The gorge. (Columbia River Gorge) - Sunset - HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		A legendary slice of Northwest geography,the Columbia River Gorge is a surprise to Northwest visitors expecting endless evergreen forests.
		Most of the gorge's 200 miles of hikingtrails are on the Oregon side.
		The Washington side of the gorge is generallyless precipitous, had few waterfalls, but is sunnier and drier.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:4790509&refid=holomed_1 (1486 words)

	Columbia River Gorge History, GorgeHistory.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Columbia River Gorge is more than a scenic corridor - it's also a story of human history, beginning tens of thousands of years ago with the Native Americans and continuing with the arrival of Lewis and Clark in 1805.
		Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum - Regional interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
		The old courthouse, constructed in 1858, is one of the oldest courthouses west of the Mississippi River.
	www.gorgehistory.com (1527 words)

	Columbia Gorge Wine Country, Wineries and Wines
		Here, the mighty Columbia River still flows through an 80-mile, sea-level route slashed through the Cascade Mountain Range 12,000 to 19,000 years ago, the only sea-level passage through any mountain range of the western states of America.
		The Columbia River Gorge and its surrounding lands are unquestionably a national treasure.
		The AVA was authorized in the Federal Register on May 10, 2004 and straddles both sides of the Columbia River for a stretch of about 15 miles, including 280 square miles.
	www.winesnw.com /gorgehome.html (996 words)

	Introduction: The Historic Columbia River Gorge
		The Columbia River Highway, later renamed the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH), was a technical and civic achievement of its time, successfully mixing ambitious engineering with sensitivity to the magnificent landscape.
		The Historic Columbia River Highway project focused on the rehabilitation of the roadway itself and the repair of contributing landscape features, such as masonry guard walls, dry masonry retaining walls, guard rocks, bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.
		In 1986, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act called for restoring the highway and for creating trails to connect intact and abandoned segments for recreational use.
	www.cr.nps.gov /hps/hli/currents/columbia/intro.htm (367 words)

	Windsurfing the Columbia River Gorge - PittsburghLIVE.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		HOOD RIVER, Ore. -- They are returning now, the wind worshippers who swarm into this scenic Columbia River town every year from all corners of the world to squirm into their wetsuits, hop onto their windsurfing boards and go tearing across the whitecaps at 30 mph and more.
		The Columbia River Gorge, extending from the Portland suburb of Troutdale to the Deschutes River, is rich with scenic sights.
		Also worth a visit are the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles, the Hood River Historical Museum, the Bridge of the Gods in the town of Cascade Locks, and the Bonneville Dam, where you can watch salmon swimming upstream to spawn.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/entertainment/travel/s_142020.html (1546 words)

	Columbia Queen: Columbia River Gorge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon, 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep, cutting the only sea level route through the Cascade Mountain Range.
		When they were in the western region of the Gorge, they recorded that they had difficulty sleeping at night because the many birds in the area were so loud.
		The river continues to carry grain, livestock, lumber, fruit and vegetables grown and processed in the Columbia Basin.
	www.usarivercruises.com /CQ/CQ_Gorge.htm (427 words)

	Columbia River Gorge Marathon - Race Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		And the view of the whole Columbia River at the scenic outlook was unforgettable (and hard-earned).
		The only saving graces of this race were the spectacular scenery of the Columbia River Gorge throughout most of the course and the few but helpful and enthusiastic volunteers at the aid stations.
		The Columbia Gorge is spectacular, but this event falls short of being called a 'GorgeFest!' If the race director and/or organizers would pay attention and work to correct their lack of organization, this marathon could be rated as one of the best in the country!
	www.marathonguide.com /races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=733030601 (1394 words)

	Columbia River Gorge Hiking Tour
		The historical role of the Columbia River Gorge in the westward expansion of our country was profound.
		The Columbia Gorge was the corridor through which Lewis and Clark traveled to reach the Pacific, and the avenue by which they began their long journey home.
		The Columbia Gorge also is a geologic wonder and its landscape truly reflects the power of nature.
	www.timbertours.com /PNWH_CRG.html (803 words)

	Columbia river - PostNews -~chaos5-columbia.html (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Columbia River Alliance for Fish, Commerce and Communities Huge canneries were set up along the Columbia River, and fishing became big business here.
		Flows of the Columbia River, although modified substantially during the twentieth century, still vary considerably between seasons and between years.
		Columbia Riverkeeper, a non-profit citizens group working to protect the water quality of the Columbia River and all life dependant upon her.
	alaska-fishing.allinfosites.com /q/alaska-fishing-columbia-river.htm (534 words)

	Columbia River Gorge Travel Guide and Directory
		The Columbia River Gorge, an 80-mile geologic wonder that forms the border between northern Oregon and southern Washington, is proof of Nature’s unbridled strength.
		The river’s canyon-like walls create ideal wind conditions for windsurfing and sailing and the majestic beauty of the area lends itself to numerous return trips.
		Camping offers an ideal setting in which to appreciate the splendor of the Columbia River Gorge, but there are also numerous inns, heritage buildings and hotels that offer accommodations.
	www.gonorthwest.com /Oregon/columbia/Columbia_River.htm (433 words)

	Oregon Parks and Recreation: State Parks About Us
		Nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge, Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight.
		Simon Benson was a lumber magnate, philanthropist, and one of the principal promoters of the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway.
		The Chinook Indian tribes of the Columbia Gorge used to lay the bones of their dead on open pyres on Memaloose Island in the middle of the Columbia River near The Dalles.
	www.oregonstateparks.org /searchpark.php?region=columbia_gorge (703 words)

	Chapter 196 — Columbia River Gorge; Ocean Resource Planning; Wetlands; Removal and Fill
		The authority of a county to deny a permit or otherwise take action under this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other authority for denial that may be exercised by the county pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapters 195, 196 and 197.
		The Governor, the Columbia River Gorge Commission and all state agencies and counties are hereby directed and provided authority to carry out their respective functions and responsibilities in accordance with the compact executed under ORS 196.150 to 196.165 and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.
		(1) Each member of the Columbia River Gorge Commission appointed by the Governor under ORS 196.150 shall be subject to Senate confirmation pursuant to section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor until the member’s term expires or until a disqualifying change in residence.
	www.leg.state.or.us /ors/196.html (8222 words)

	Feast on Nature and Fun in The Columbia River Gorge
		Fruits, juice, oatmeal, pancakes, eggs, bacon and muffins, drizzled with a fresh honey waterfall, has been trademarked as the "World Famous Farm Breakfast." Dining in the Columbia River Court, we were treated to a delicate salmon filet with champagne sauce and a dessert of a mousse and ice cream-filled chocolate swan.
		The winds that are channeled through the Gorge provide the energy for the hundreds of windsurfers that flock to this ideal environment.
		During the 1830’s and 1840’s, the Gorge was the most feared portion for pioneer families who made the trek from the Midwest to the farmlands of the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
	www.highonadventure.com /Hoa97may/Gorge/gorge.htm (769 words)

	SummitPost - Columbia River Gorge -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		The Gorge runs from the far eastern suburbs of Portland to The Dalles in Oregon and from Vancouver to almost where Highway 97 crosses the river in Washington.
		The bridge at Cascade Locks, the Bridge of the Gods, is named after the legend of the Columbia River being dammed up after a massive slide that created the cliffy sides of Hamilton Mountain, Table Mountain and Greenleaf Peak.
		The Gorge began about 50 million years ago as a basaltic flow and since then, the Columbia River did its thing eroding it away to be the only sea level route through the Cascades.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/153977/columbia-river-gorge.html (3461 words)

	Columbia River Gorge Nat'l Scenic Area Hood River, Oregon (Drives)
		The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon cutting through the volcanic rock of the Cascade Mountain Range.
		As the only sea-level river flowing through the Cascades, the Columbia is both a natural wonder and an important transportation corridor.
		For many years, the Gorge has been the focus of public attention because of its unique natural features, its offering of a variety of opportunities for public recreation and its critical contribution to the economy.
	www.ohwy.com /or/c/colgorge.htm (193 words)

	Lewis & Clark :: Wind, Waves, and American Indians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The journey of Lewis and Clark through the Columbia River Gorge during the fall of 1805 and the spring of 1806 provided some of the most important, enlightening and challenging moments of the entire expedition.
		Take time to savor a wild Columbia River salmon dinner, a starry night, an amazing view, much as it was 200 years ago.
		This Web site is produced through a grant from the US Forest Service, under the direction of the Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association, and with the assistance of the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce.
	www.crgva.org /LewisClark (174 words)

	Columbia River Gorge Photo & Picture Gallery
		Layers of basalt thousands of feet thick are exposed in the Gorge, evidence of volcanic eruptions that flowed all the way from Idaho to the Pacific.
		Flumes carried old growth logs from the high country to sawmills at river level until the mountains were stripped bare.
		The cliffs on the Oregon side of the Gorge are majestic.
	www.ashcreekimages.com /GorgeThumbs.html (784 words)

	Oregon Columbia River Gorge trip
		Portland, Mount Hood, and the Columbia River Gorge
		The Columbia Gorge Hotel was west of town at Exit 62 and located on a cliff above Columbia River.
		I can see why the Columbia Gorge Hotel is one of the most popular places to stay along the river and we wished we'd had time to stay more than one night.
	www.scubamom.com /travels/oregon/gorge.htm (1568 words)

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