Hang loose in the windsurfing and kiteboarding capital of the world, head into the Gorge for stunning scenery and hikes or head into the mountains.

Shred three ski areas, tour a historic museum or follow the Oregon Trail in this gateway community to Mt. Hood, the Cascade Range’s crown jewel.

Use Sandy, the “Gateway to Mt. Hood,” as a jumping-off point for a Mt. Hood vacation whether you’re climbing, skiing or fishing the Sandy River.

Cascade Locks forms the heart of the scenic Columbia River Gorge and is one of few places to cross into Washington over the “Bridge of the Gods.”

Cross the Columbia into Washington to discover an outdoors community at the base of scenic Mt. Adams with access to high-octane river sports.

The Dalles flaunts its pioneer roots as the “end of the Oregon Trail” where museums and historic landmarks add culture to a recreational capital.