Visit Historic The Dalles, Oregon and step back in time

Welcome, Pioneers, Adventurers, Gold-Miners, Mountain Men, Floozies and Scallywags!

See why True West Magazine named The Dalles, Oregon as one of the
"Top 10 True Western Towns of 2010." Click here for article.

The Dalles, Oregon today. Photo by Kerry Haas, Videos For You Productions. Click here to see an 1884 lithograph.

The Dalles, Oregon

The Dalles is a place, where spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, history, and friendly people all come together. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, between Mt. Hood. and Mt. Adams, The Dalles has been a natural destination point for pioneers of yesteryear and visitors of today!

Alive with History

The end of the overland Oregon Trail, The Dalles carved a unique place in history as a jumping off spot for pioneers, soldiers, gold miners, adventurers, and scallywags. Lewis and Clark camped at this location at Rock Fort Camp during their historic journey to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory in 1805 and 1806. Fort Dalles was established. Ten thousand years of Native American trading took place on the banks of the Columbia River, carved by the Missoula Floods.

Thanks for visiting during the 2010 Fort Dalles Days & Rodeo!
See you next year on the 3rd weekend of July!

	The Dalles Historic Sites & Landmarks
	Area Museums
	History of The Dalles
Talking Murals and Map of The Dalles The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
	Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area Where to play and where to stay!
Want more history? Take a look at the Oregon History Schoolhouse
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