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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon, 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep, cutting the only sea level route through the Cascade Mountain Range. It is more than a natural wonder; the Gorge is a critical transportation corridor and is home to 75,000 people, resource dependent communities, farms and schools.For many years there was concern about who should manage the Columbia River Gorge and in what way. A turning point was marked on Nov. 17, 1986. President Ronald Reagan…

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Beacon Rock Trail — Pacific North Wanderers

The 848-foot monolith, Beacon Rock, is located along the north side of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Washington’s Beacon Rock State Park. Discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition on October 31, 1805, and sold for $1 a little over a century later, this rock was almost destroyed

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Quick Facts: Location: Beacon Rock State Park, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 8.2 miles Elevation gain: 2,100 feet Difficulty: Moderately d… Columbia River Gorge Hikes, Beacon Rock State Park, Pacific Dogwood, Camping In Washington State, West Coast Travel, Washington State Parks, Washington Hikes, Washington Travel, Day Hiking
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Hamilton Mountain — Breathtaking views from above Beacon Rock

Quick Facts: Location: Beacon Rock State Park, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Land Agency: Washington State Parks Roundtrip: 7.5 miles Elevation gain: 2,100 feet Contact: Beacon Rock State Park Notes: Discover Pass required; Dogs permitted on leash. Green Trails Map: Columbia River Gorge West No. 428S Recommended Guidebooks: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge, 100 Classic Hikes Washington Good to Know: dog-friendly, snow free winter hike; exceptional wild flowers, historic…

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Beacon Rock State Park: Hiking to the Top of the World's 2nd Biggest Monolith

You are looking at Beacon Rock on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. No matter what the measuring criteria, Beacon Rock, at 848 feet, is one of the largest free standing monoliths in the world. According to some, only the Rock of Gibraltar is larger. It depends on what is being defined as a monolith, whether Beacon Rock is the 2nd biggest, or not. Devils Tower, in Wyoming is bigger than Beacon Rock. However, Devils Tower is an igneous intrusion, where Beacon Rock is simply a…

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Tara | PNW Camping + Outdoors on Instagram: "🌲I simply cannot get enough of this amazing trail ~ I notice new details each time I visit! 📍Beacon Rock Trail History: This amazing trail was originally built between 1915-1918 by philanthropist Henry Biddle. He restored the Beacon Rock name and donated it to the state of Washington 🌊 . Lewis and Clark named it Beacon Rock in 1805. Native tribes and Lewis and Clark recognized that Beacon Rock marked the last of the rapids on the Columbia River and the beginning of tidal influence from the Pacific Ocean, 150 miles away. 🥾Popular spot: Beacon Rock State Park typically receives 250,000 to 300,000 visitors a year 🌋Beacon Rock is the core of a huge, ancient cinder cone volcano that erupted about 57,000 years ago and is now extinct. It Pnw Camping, Cinder Cone Volcano, Beacon Rock State Park, Washington Hikes, Port Angeles, Oregon Washington, Columbia River Gorge, The Pacific Ocean, Camping Outdoors
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Tara | PNW Camping + Outdoors on Instagram: "🌲I simply cannot get enough of this amazing trail ~ I notice new details each time I visit! 📍Beacon Rock Trail History: This amazing trail was originally built between 1915-1918 by philanthropist Henry Biddle. He restored the Beacon Rock name and donated it to the state of Washington 🌊 . Lewis and Clark named it Beacon Rock in 1805. Native tribes and Lewis and Clark recognized that Beacon Rock marked the last of the rapids on the…

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