Oregon Experience: The River They Saw

Landmarks

The Columbia River Gorge is a 100-mile stretch of the Columbia River that slices through the Cascade Range between Washington and Oregon.   Its unique and dramatic beauty has attracted photographers since the mid 1800s.

Take a journey upriver to visit the key locations in the photographic history of the Gorge.

The Western Columbia Gorge

Map courtesy of The Northwest Photography Archive.

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The Central Columbia Gorge

Map courtesy of The Nortwest Photography Archive.

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The Eastern Columbia Gorge

Map courtesy of The Nortwest Photography Archive.

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About the Program
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Learn about the Columbia River Gorge and its history.

Photographer Profiles
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Get to know some of the personalities that photographed the Columbia River over the years and view a gallery of their work.

Landmarks
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View a gallery of landmarks from the Columbia River Gorge.

Bonneville Dam
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View a gallery of photos taken from the construction of the Bonneville Dam.

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