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Discovery Center Museum
Fort Dalles Surgeon's Quarters Museum
Original Wasco County Courthouse
Rorick House Museum
The Dalles Civic Auditorium
Old St. Peter's Landmark
 

 
 
 
Historic sites in The Dalles

National Registry of Historic Places

Historic Landmarks and Sites in The Dalles (located outside the boundaries of either Historic District)
The Dalles Commercial Historic District
The Dalles Trevitt's Addtion Historic District
Columbia Gorge Regional Historic Sites of Interest
Maps of The Dalles (includes downtown Walking Tour map and map of Talking Murals


Columbia Gorge Regional
Historic Sites of Interest

Temani Pesh-wa Petroglyph Trail at Columbia Hills State Park

Columbia Hills State Park
Columbia Hills State Park, once known as Horsethief Lake, is a popular fishing area and campground. However, long before the area was designated a state park, this was a gathering ground for Native Americans, who fished for salmon at nearby Celilo Falls. Here the Lewis and Clark expedition camped after running the “narrows” and visited an Indian village where Clark counted 20 wooden houses. Interpretive signs and tours of many Indian petroglyphs including the famous Tsagaglala–“She Who Watches.” Tours Friday and Saturday mornings, April through October, at 10am by appointment only. Located in Washington State, east of The Dalles 2 miles on Hwy 14 at milepost 85. (509)767-1159)

For petroglyph viewing near Maryhill Museum walk the Temani Pesh-wa Trail at Columbia Hills State Park where pictographs and petroglyphs are on display

Memaloose Island

Memaloose State Park
Named for the river island used by early Indians as a burial ground and described by Lewis & Clark. who called it “Sepulchar Island.” The name derived from “Memaloose Ilahee,” Chinook jargon words for “land of the dead.” A prominent obelisk on the island marks the grave of Victor Trevitt, the only white man to be buried there. Trevitt, who was once married to an Indian woman, claimed the only way he would get into heaven was to sneak in with the Indians. Interpretive wayside. Overnight camping available (westbound only). Located west of The Dalles 11 miles on Interstate 84

Historic The Dalles Days Event Site

Lewis and Clark Riverfront Trail
Operated by Northern Wasco County Park and Recreation District. (541) 296-2072 or (541) 296-2231.
The 9-1/2 mile riverfront trail includes interpretive signs and a pedestrian/bike path along the banks of the Columbia River accessing areas such as Taylor Lakes, The Dalles Port, Rock Fort (Lewis and Clark Campsite), The Dalles Marina, Riverfront Park. The trail is paved surface open to foot and bike traffic only. View wildlife, including heron, osprey, beaver, geese, ducks. Operated by N. Wasco County Park and Recreation District. The trail will soon include the entire distance between the Discovery Center and The Dalles Dam. Access the trail from the Discovery Center, Klindt's Drive, Union Street Overpass, or The Dalles Marina.

Port of The Dalles Marina
The Port of The Dalles Marina is located on the Columbia River at River Mile Post 190. The Marina features moorage for all types of vessels with drafts up to 14 feet (in most areas).

 

 

 

 

 

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