The Bingen / White Salmon area is ideally located at the east end of the fabled Columbia River Gorge, in the rain-shadow zone east of the Cascades where “The Sun Greets the Rain”. It is an incredibly diverse area for nature and humans alike, supporting a huge range of scenic and ecological zones, as well as an almost limitless range of human activities. This diversity has led to repeated recognition as one of the most active, interesting and livable places to live, work and play in the entire world. Below are a sample of some of the current events and hilites of the area.
El Grito – Free Fiesta
El Grito = Free Fiesta on September 15th in White Salmon! $200 energy credit, register to vote, wildfire resources…and much more in WAGAP’s September newsletter! —— El Grito = ¡Fiesta Gratis el 15 de Septiembre en White Salmon! Crédito de energía de $200, regístrese para votar, recursos contra incendios forestales… ¡y mucho más en el boletín informativo de WAGAP de … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Halloween Festivities 2024
Ghosts, wizards, superheroes, and mystical creatures will descend upon downtown White Salmon this upcoming Halloween night! With the scent of pumpkin spice in the air and a blanket of fallen leaves covering the ground, White Salmon is ready to conjure up another spellbinding Halloween. Local residents and visiting spirits alike are invited to celebrate a night of tricks, treats, and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
“Women Artists of the Gorge” in the Library Gallery – March 1-31
An art exhibition featuring Women Artists of the Gorge in celebration of Women’s History Month will be on display at the White Salmon Library March 1-31. An Opening Reception will be held March 8 beginning at 6:30 pm, featuring guest speakers LOU PALERMO of the Columbia Gorge Museum, LISA COMMANDER of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, and AMY BEHRENS of … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Bingen Skatepark
Developing to be the finest skatepark facility in the Columbia River Gorge. Located in Daubenspeck Park, Bingen, WA
[CLICK TO READ MORE]White Salmon BMX -Trail Bike Skills Park
The newly formed White Salmon Bike Club (The Spoke Club), a group of White Salmon area trail bike enthusiasts, have been working on a non-motorized BMX and Trail Bike Challenge Course at the City of White Salmon’s borrow pit, across from the ball parks and next to the gun club. This 19 acre area, that for years has been used only as a … [CLICK TO READ MORE]