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1. Union Street Raiload Bridge

   Built in 1913, this lift-span railroad bridge was used for local passenger service, logging and cannery freight over the Willamette River, one of the 14 designated historic rivers of America. Use declined after the 1960s. In 2004, the bridge was purchased by the City of…

   Location: Union Street at Willamette River, Salem , OR 97301

2. Upper McKenzie River

   The Upper McKenzie River offers some of the best whitewater fishing and rafting in the country. McKenzie driftboats are used for fishing (regulations specify catch-and-release only), and inflatable rafts for whitewater tours.  The McKenzie River Trail is internationally recognized for its incredible beauty; it’s a favorite for…

   Location: Hwy 126 E, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413

3. Waldo Lake

   Waldo Lake is one of the clearest lakes in the world, with visibility reaching depths beyond 100 feet.  Waldo Lake and the surrounding area provide hiking, camping, backpacking, mountain biking, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, horse-trail riding and cross-country/snowshoeing activities. Waldo Lake Wilderness provides untouched forest environment…

   Location: Waldo Lake, OR

4. Wapiti Woolies

   Wapiti Woolies was one of the original building in the community of Greenwater and built in 1915. In 1978 after a devastating flood it was moved to its current location and rebuilt to restore the original historical character of the building. It remains a treasure…

   Location: 58414 SR 410 E , Greenwater, WA 98022

5. Waterfall Tour along the Historic Columbia River Highway

   This tour includes waterfalls named Horsetail, Latourell, Wahclella, Punchbowl, Elowah & Bridal Veil, and each is awe-inspiring, as is Multnomah Falls, the second-highest year-round waterfall in the nation.  With more than 75 falls in the Gorge, the concentration of scenic wonders along the historic highway is most memorable. Martin’s…

   Location: 50000 Historic Columbia River Highway, Bridal Veil, OR 97010

6. Wet Planet

   Wet Planet offers exciting rafting and kayaking trips on the White Salmon River, Wind River, Klickitat River, and Tieton River. Each river has spectacular scenery, wildlife, and things you couldn’t see if you weren’t traveling by way of the river. The White Salmon River, which is…

   Location: Husum, WA 98623

7. White Pass Scenic Byway

   White Pass Scenic Byway is a recreational paradise in the shadow of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams. Whether you enjoy wilderness camping, hiking, or fishing, , there are more outdoor recreational opportunities along the byway than anywhere else in the central Cascades…

   Location: White Pass, WA 98361

8. White River Wildlife Area

   The White River Wildlife Area is managed as a winter range for foraging deer and elk. This keeps damage complaints from private landowners to a minimum and the deer and elk herds healthy. A mix of fir, pine and oak forests offer diverse habitats for a…

   Location: 78430 Dodson Road, Tygh Valley, OR 97063

9. White Salmon Boatworks

   Attend a boat-building workshop and get started on your own canoe, kayak, or rowboat with the help of a master craftsman. Or order your own custom- built boat if you’re short on time. The workshops offered at White Salmon Boat Works are hands-on practical applications designed…

   Location: 230 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA 98672

10. Wild and Scenic White Salmon River

    The White Salmon River is a river in the Columbia River Gorge, originating on the slopes of Mount Adams. The lower portion of the river is in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and some of the upper sections are part of the National…

    Location: WA 98672