The Columbia River Highway, from the Troutdale to The Dalles, is one of the most remarkable highways in the nation and follows the river just above Interstate I-84 near the Portland end. The Dalles is about 90 miles east of Portland and home to the newest interpretive center. Perched on a bluff 3 miles west of The Dalles, the museum overlooks one of the world's wonders.
Spectacular vistas are around every turn.
The museum reflects the environment, inside and out. The Center is open 10-6 pm daily. The city has quite a history. The Hudson's Bay Company established a trading post in 1821 and in 1838 Marcus Whitman established a Methodist mission. An army detachment was established at Fort Dalles in 1847 as a reaction to the Whitman massacre.