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.
Towns to Trails – A Gorge Trekking Vision
Picture yourself lacing up your boots for a Gorge hike–except this time, the day hike with great views and wildflowers becomes a multi-day adventure trekking from temperate rainforests into sagebrush grasslands. Step by step, you discover never seen waterfalls and viewpoints tucked deep into the recesses of the Gorge and stop at wineries and orchards as you fully immerse yourself … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
White Salmon Resurgence! – Trout Unlimited
What is happening under the White Salmon waters since the removal of the Condit Dam 5 years ago? Join Klickitat Trout Unlimited as we dive underwater and in-depth for watershed updates on October 5th. The dam removed 30+ miles of steelhead habitat in 1911 and with the dam removal in 2011, those fish were reconnected. But did they return? White … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Wild Kayaking – Little White Salmon Race
Some awesome footage from the weekend of the Little White Salmon Race, ldub race, and Spirit Falls. Big thanks to Russel Davies for running waterfalls again and again Thanks to: Russell Davies, World Class Academy, Tribe Rider, NRS, Nature’s Bakery, Basecamp Brewing, Bodfish Bicycles Filming by: Colby Elliot and Ryan Seavitz Editing by: Colby Elliot Music by: Dexter Britain “Shooting Star”https://vimeo.com/127301791 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Cultivate Columbia – Skyline Foundation
A Celebration of Local Bounty & the Arts to benefit Skyline Hospital and honor Ray FitzSimmons, M.D. Saturday, March 14, 2015, 6-10pmSkyline Hospital Meeting PlaceWhite Salmon, WashingtonArtist ReceptionMusic • Dinner • Live Auction Discover – Meet the local chefs nourishing the Gorge and engage with our featured artists. Wine & Dine – Savor a four-course farm-to-table dinner with local wine, beer and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
“I’m Dreaming of a White Salmon” & Tree Lighting
Holiday Arts, Crafts, Music, Tree Lighting – Saturday, December 6, 2014 *Start the day with Santa’s Breakfast and Bazaar at Henkle Middle School 7:30 to 11:30 Pancakes, sausage and beverages for $5/person or $15/family of five, $3 for seniors and K-8 students, and $2 for preschoolers. Photos with Santa 8:00 to noon, package prices. *Beginning at Noon: Downtown White Salmon … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community Halloween is Coming, Share the Scare
Halloween is when ghosts, ghouls, princesses, pirates, and the walking dead crawl through downtown White Salmon in search of sugar sustenance. This annual tradition brings costumed kids and parents from all over the area into town for some concentrated Trick or Treating as local merchants, organizations, and individuals line the street to feed the frenzy. Everyone is welcome to join … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community Halloween
Kids of all ages enjoy costuming up for the annual White Salmon Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Jewett Blvd. Businesses and community organizations line the downtown Jewett sidewalks to hand out treats to the ghouls, goblins, fairies, and superheroes, even some for the parents. Any organization, business, or individual is welcome to join in to help feed the monsters. Mid-Columbia Ministries will … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Art On Wheels – Car Show Application
The 2nd annual Art on Wheels car show / picnic / concert is just around the corner. Car show entrants will start arriving at the camping site on Friday, August 23, with the Poker Run, concert, and pig roast/salmon feed on Saturday, August 24, and the Fireman’s Breakfast and car show judging on Sunday, August 25. If you have a classic … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Final Planter Beds Mulched
A gang of enthusiastic Community Partners volunteers rocked the planter beds on the south side of Jewett, mulching and cleaning up two full blocks in 2 hours, and using up the last of the cities mulch pile from the 2012 ice storm. This was the last of the planters needing to be mulched, so all the downtown beds are now … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
