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Bridge of the Gods  
   

Bridge of the Gods

The Bridge of the Gods is named from Native American legend in which a stone arch built by the gods spanned the mighty river. Today, a toll bridge of the same name, built in 1926, crosses the river and is also a part of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. Once across the river we then were on Hiway 84 in Oregon and viewing the gorge from the south side.
Noteworthy Sights in the gorge

July 23rd 2007
Next we stopped at the Bonneville Lock and Dam. Construction on the dam began in 1933 and was commissioned by President Theo. Roosevelt in September , 1938. This is one of 11 dams along the Columbia River. This was one of the most interesting stops along the way as the dam is not only for water control and electricity but also was built with “Fish Ladders” which help the fish, especially sa ... read more
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