What was the first National Scenic Area?
The Columbia River Gorge became the first National Scenic Area in the US in 1986.
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How was the Columbia River Gorge carved?
The Columbia River Gorge was carved partly by the enormous Missoula Floods at the end of the last Ice Age.
How many waterfalls are in the Columbia River Gorge?
The Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge has dozens of waterfalls.
Where is the windsurfing capital of the world?
Hood River, in the Columbia River Gorge, is known as a windsurfing and kiteboarding capital.
What is Vista House?
Vista House, built in 1918, overlooks the Columbia River Gorge.
When did Lewis and Clark pass through the gorge?
Lewis and Clark traveled through the Columbia River Gorge in 1805.