Venue
Cascade Locks is 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon (Airport: PDX) located in the Columbia River Gorge, a spectacular and fascinating river canyon with the north side of the river bordering Washington, and the south side Oregon. The Columbia River is 80 miles long and was formed by a series of basalt flows. The river cuts through the cascade mountain range and is over 4,000 feet deep in places.
Get thee to thy gorge for an incredible event this summer! Sailing in the gorge is a very unique experience with remarkable views, warm, fresh water, current, and hopefully big winds. The gorge is spotted with unique and fun small towns on both sides of the river.
Getting here:
Flying:
Portland International Airport (PDX) is a 45 minute drive from Cascade locks. If you have to make connections on the west coast, PDX is a 2 hour flight from LA (LAX), 1.5 Hours from San Francisco (SFO) and 40 minute flight (or three hour drive) from Seattle (SEA)
From West:
Take I-84 east to Exit 44 and follow the off ramp onto US-30 (Wa-Na-Pa St.). Follow US 30 through Cascade Locks until you see a sign for the Sternwheeler and Sternwheeler park. Turn left at the sign (Portage Rd.) and follow the road under the train trestle. Turn right at the intersection and follow the road all the way down to beach at the east end of the park.
From East:
Take I-84 to west Exit 47 and bear right onto US-30 (Wa-Na-Pa St.). Follow US 30 to until you see a sign for the Sternwheeler and Sternwheeler park. Turn right at the sign (Portage Rd.) and follow the road under the train trestle. Turn right at the intersection and follow the road all the way down to beach at the east end of the park.
