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Welcome to The Dalles, Oregon The Dalles was where pioneers loaded their wagons onto rafts or barges and floated down the Columbia to the mouth of the Willamette River, then upriver to Oregon City. Built in 1957, The Dalles Dam hydroelectric facility produces enough electricity to serve a city the size of Seattle. Weather - The Dalles - The Dalles Municipal Airport www.el.com /to/thedalles   (489 words)

The Dalles, Oregon Explorers, botanists, artists, writers, and adventurers all came to the "grand dalles of the Columbia." The first homes were built in 1838 by Jason Lee's Methodist missionaries established the Wascopum Mission here, the name being used by the Wasco Indians here. The Grand Dalles referred to the great rapids east of the present town, inundated by the backwaters of The Dalles dam in 1957. In 1966, the name City of The Dalles was officially adopted by city ordinance to conform with popular usage. members.aol.com /Gibson0817/dalles.htm   (0 words)

The Dalles Ecological Province Soils typifying The Dalles Province in Oregon have developed in a variety of parent materials related to the geology of the eastern slopes of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Mountains. From The Dalles city south to about Wamic along the eastern portion of the province is a sloping plateau dissected from west to east by numerous drainages, many basalt rimmed. Natural grasslands in The Dalles Province in Oregon are primarily on arid south-facing slopes in lower elevations along the northeastern portion of the province. oregonstate.edu /dept/range/projects/EcologicalProvincesOfOregon/the_dalles.htm   (3357 words)

The Dalles on the Oregon-Trail At The Dalles, the Columbia River rumbled through a narrow chasm. History does not tell us how many were converted at Lee's tiny outpost, but The Dalles did become a critical stop for the emigrants. Even if an emigrant was willing to pay the steep fee, there were not enough ferry boats available to handle the flood of wagons rolling in. www.isu.edu /~trinmich/Thedalles.html   (0 words)

The Dalles, Oregon The Dalles is the largest community in the Mid Columbia River Gorge, and serves as the county seat of Wasco County. The Dalles was also the end of the Oregon Trail, and the jumping off spot for people who wished to travel on to the fertile Willamette Valley. The narrows of the river were generally known as The Dalles of the Columbia, and this collective term described the geographic features from the Big Eddy on the west to Celilo Falls on the east. www.a2zgorge.info /community/towns/thedalles.htm   (1419 words)

The Dalles In 1906 Ezra Meeker and the people of Dalles City, Oregon, erected a monument near the city center proclaiming the "End of the Old Oregon Trail 1843-1906." It is incorrect in dates, location, and facts. After Fort Dalles was built, the old mission was burned and the U.S. government paid $24,000 to the Methodists for title to the land. Fort Dalles was the headquarters for Army operations during the 1855-56 Yakima Indian Wars. www.endoftheoregontrail.org /road2oregon/sa20dalles.html   (908 words)

Fort Dalles on the Frontier Troops from Fort Dalles escorted territorial governor Isaac Stevens when he was signing the peace treaties in 1855. In the fall of 1855, troops were dispatched north of the Columbia River to go after the Indians responsible for the death of Indian agent Andrew J. Bolin and some miners in the Colville area. Dalles City was incorporated in January of 1857. www.suite101.com /article.cfm/old_west/96269/2   (528 words)

Lewis and Clark's Columbia River - The Dalles Dam The Dalles Dam is located in the Columbia River at River Mile (RM) 191.5, at the foot of the (now flooded) "Short Narrows" or "Fivemile Rapids". The Dalles Dam extends one and 1/2 miles from the Oregon shore to the navigation lock on the Washington shore. The Dalles Dam was completed in 1957, and the rising waters of Lake Celilo inundated Celilo Falls, plus the "Long" (Fivemile Rapids) and "Short Narrows" (Tenmile Rapids). englishriverwebsite.com /LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/the_dalles_dam.html   (512 words)

Port of The Dalles > About The Dalles Originally developed as a regional trade center in the 1800’s, The Dalles continues to this day to be a hub for river, rail and road transportation and soon will be a hub for high speed internet access through the Northwest Open Access Network (NOANet). The Dalles area is served by the Northern Wasco County School District #21 as well as the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC). The Dalles is situated within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, an area known around the world for its seemingly limitless recreation activities and astounding scenic beauty. www.portofthedalles.com /cm_dalles.cfm   (337 words)

The Dalles - Whitman Mission National Historic Site The more cautious of the travelers carefully worked their wagons down the banks of the Columbia, but then came The Dalles, a place in the river where two great rocks restricted and channelled the flow of the entire river between them. (The Dalles translates literally to "the trough".) There was absolutely no way for the wagons to continue on the riverbank, for it was about to cut through the Cascade Range, creating the Columbia River Gorge. At The Dalles some emigrants carried their belongings around the falls, then traded their oxen to Indians for boat fare downstream. www.nps.gov /whmi/educate/ortrtg/1or12.htm   (295 words)

A History of Wasco County-The Dalles The name The Dalles is derived from the French word dalle, meaning flagstone, and was applied to the narrows of the Columbia River, above the present city of The Dalles, by French-Canadian employees of the fur companies. Among other things, dalle meant a stone used to flag gutters, and the peculiar basalt formations along the narrows doubtless suggested gutters. Although the city is officially Dalles City, the post office, and common usage is The Dalles. www.wasco-history.r9esd.k12.or.us /comm/td.html   (222 words)

VIA Online: The Dalles, Oregon: A Weekend Getaway Located along a main access route between the Pacific and the interior, The Dalles sits on land that was for centuries one of the main indigenous trading centers in North America. The Dalles has preserved dozens of elegant 19th- and early-20th-century buildings from its heyday. Hop the free shuttle train at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center for a breezy, one-mile ride to the dam itself. www.viamagazine.com /weekenders/dalles01.asp   (1131 words)

The Dalles Chronicle.shtml   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Every Monday The Dalles Chronicle publishes our FOCUS page with photo essays and in-depth features on life and events in the Mid-Columbia. Although most of the photographs you see in the newspaper are the property of The Dalles Chronicle, however, other agencies and individuals have provided some of the images. Images from The Dalles Chronicle's photo collections may not be downloaded for personal or commercial ventures. www.thedalleschronicle.com /FOCUS/focus-index.shtml   (148 words)

dalles - Fabricants et fournisseurs Dalle Buzon Bangkirai : Dalle en bois bangkirai HAUTE gamme de 600x600x40mm, installation sur plots Buzon DPH et fixations des dalles entre elles sur la tête des plots Buzon DPH Dalle de sol en vinyl avec particule de marbre colore/dalles en vinyl colorees (aspect marbre/granito/ardoise uni/travertin) Dalles a lames bois non jointives pour la protection des toiture-terrasses circulables www.batipass.com /resultat-fab-dalles.html   (0 words)

The Dalles News - Topix Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2007 A two-year school in The Dalles, OR has invented a degree that virtually guarantees its graduates a good paying job. Mid-Columbia Center for Living, a community behavioral health agency, is seeking a full-time Mental Health Specialist in The Dalles. Fires flare in The Dalles area Local firefighters remain on the scene today of a 153-acre wildland fire that started on Cherry Heights Road Sunday afternoon and, pushed north-east by gusty winds, threatened at... www.topix.net /city/the-dalles-or   (752 words)

The Dalles Chronicle Administration officials acknowledge problems but say the system has begun operating — 21 months after Bush announced the surveillance initiative and three years after he ordered the effort in a presidential directive. Gorge residents can weigh in on a host of timely issues in a town hall meeting in The Dalles on Aug. 16. Submissions may be made via e-mail at tdcphotos@eaglenewspapers.com or at the office, 315 Federal St., in The Dalles. www.thedalleschronicle.com   (0 words)

Les dalles de sol Albasol Que ce soit pour un usage domestique ou professionnels, nos différents revêtements et dalles de sol vous seront très utile pour proteger vos sols ou pour tout autre application. Gazon Béni : Protection de sol, carreaux et dalles de sol toutes surfaces Dalles de sol Albasol : Revetement interieur Hestra - Revetement exterieur Universa - Dalles de sol en bois AlbaWood www.gazon-beni.com /albasol/dalles-de-sol.htm   (0 words)

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, Wasco County, Oregon The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, Wasco County, Oregon The Dalles Chamber is currently seeking candidates for Executive Director. © 2006-2007, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, All Rights Reserved. www.thedalleschamber.com   (0 words)

The Dalles Hotels ** Discount Hotels in The Dalles Oregon The Dalles Oregon hotels and lodging — Enjoy our fine directory and guide to lodging in The Dalles in the state of Oregon. Choose among many different hotels and accommodations options for the budget minded as well as those looking for extreme quality. Below you’ll find great info about hotels such as Quality Inn Columbia River Gorg, Days Inn The Dalles Or, Shilo Inn The Dalles Suites, Comfort Inn The Dalles, Bw River City Inn, Each Hotel listing provides complete information about the hotel, the rooms and amenities and hotel services. the-dalles.hotels-in-oregon.com   (0 words)

The Dalles Motel 6, The Dalles - TripAdvisor Home > United States > Oregon > The Dalles > The Dalles Hotels > The Dalles Motel 6 From the outside it looked ok, had interior corridors, the gal at the front desk was very nice.There were a lot of people wandering around the property who were locals and believe me they were kind of seedy looking.So we get up to our... Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on The Dalles tourism, restaurants, attractions, maps and much more. www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g52093-d96209-Reviews-The_Dalles_Motel_6-The_Dalles_Oregon.html   (560 words)

Port of The Dalles > Marina Information The Port of the Dalles Marina is located on the Columbia River at River Mile Post 190 in the scenic community of The Dalles, Oregon. To access the Marina from land, exit Interstate 84 at exit 85 ("East The Dalles") and travel North towards the river. The Marina is adjacent to the Port of The Dalles Riverfront Park where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Nature Trail, a refreshing swim at the beach area, or a thrilling windsurfing lesson from a professional instructor. www.portofthedalles.com /m_info.cfm   (197 words)

The Dalles Oregon Real Estate The Dalles is located approximately 85 miles East of Downtown Portland, and about 75 miles from Portland International Airport. The Dalles is the home of the Columbia River Gorge interpretive center and Wasco County Museums. The Dalles has maintained the qualities of small town living while being the major trade area for the Mid-Columbia area. www.relocateamerica.com /states/OR/cities/dallesor.htm   (386 words)

Oregon: the dalles The Dalles is a cool little town.Economically depressed from lumber industry but still viable from fruit growers and windsurfers on the mighty Columbia....lots of old funky houses,georgeous placement w/Mt.Hood looming in the back drop,Columbia at your feet. It has hot summers,(east winds funneling out of desert Oregon down the Gorge),and very cold winters.Good eating, friendly folks,more of a college town feeling in summer when the windsurfers are around. and all pioneers.It was in the Dalles that the long boat trips would originate for a river trip as an overland trip not originally thought feasible.So..tons of history. en.allexperts.com /q/Oregon-116/dalles.htm   (321 words)

The Dalles Art Center   (Site not responding. Last check: ) We invite you to visit the galleries of The Dalles Art Center, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM A portion of the Center offers exhibits by guest artists and changes monthly. The Dalles Art Center is housed in a former Carnegie Foundation library built in 1910 and used as the city's public library until 1966. The Dalles Art Association, a private, non-profit, self-sustaining organization now owns, operates and maintains the building. w3.gorge.net /dzopf/art.htm   (265 words)

The The Dalles, OR? - Pogue’s Posts - Technology - New York Times Blog The Dalles is pronounced “The Dulls” by the way, as in Gulls, in case you are interested. The name “The Dalles” is used in total by every northwesterner who say the name whether he or she lives in Oregon or Washington or Idaho. Nobody’s mentioned that The Dalles is the turning point on the game Oregon Trail (and oh yeah, probably has something to do with the actual Oregon Trail). pogue.blogs.nytimes.com /?p=69   (3086 words)

Indian Shaker Church in The Dalles This photograph, taken by The Dalles resident Gladys Seufert in 1959, shows the remains of the Indian Shaker church at Lone Pine just east of The Dalles. This structure was built by Henry Gulick, a Scottish immigrant who settled in the area in the 1890s. He retired and moved to Hood River in the 1920s, after which the congregation was probably dissolved. www.ohs.org /education/focus_on_oregon_history/RLO-Document-Indian-Shaker-Church.cfm   (397 words)

Rector : dalles alvéolées précontraintes Les dalle alvéolées RECTOR sont des éléments rectangulaires en béton précontraint par fils adhérents, de largeur 1.20 m et d'épaisseur de 16, 20, 26,5 et 32 cm. La fabrication des dalles alvéolées s'effectue sur des bancs de 100 à 130 m de long. Les dalle alvéolées RECTOR sont utilisées pour la réalisation de surfaces horizontales de grandes portées : bâtiments industriels, tertiaires, scolaires, habitations et parkings. www.rector.fr /dn_dalles_alveolees   (338 words)

The Dalles, Oregon (Cities) The Dalles is located in Wasco County east of Portland, between Mosier and Biggs along Interstate 84, within the Columbia River Gorge Nat'l Scenic Area. The Dalles was an outgrowth of its location. The Dalles marks the fork in the trail for Oregon Trail emigrants. www.ohwy.com /or/t/thedalle.htm   (268 words)

AirNav: KDLS - Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here. Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport. www.airnav.com /airport/DLS   (470 words)

Hotels in The Dalles The Dalles, OR Located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, this hotel is 4 miles from Fort Dalles Museum. The Dalles, OR Visitors to this hotel in The Dalles, Oregon will find comfortable accommodations right at the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. Minutes from Fort Dalles Rodeo, windsurfing, the Dalles Dam, and the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Oregon/TheDalles.asp   (277 words)

The Dalles Port Signs Deal with Google, Gorge Business News Reprint of The Dalles Chronicle Article Port of The Dalles commissioners today approved a potential major land sale expected to bring 50 to 100 new jobs and millions of dollars in new investment to The Dalles. The business and the enterprise zone’s local government sponsors (City of The Dalles and Wasco County) enter into a written agreement, which determines the exemption period and may specify other requirements to be met by the firm. Also available from the state under this special incentive program is a credit equal to 62.5 percent of gross payroll to be used against state corporate exise/income tax liability relating to the facility over and above an annual minimum payment of state taxes. www.gorgebusiness.com /2005/google.htm   (1824 words)

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