Archaeological research along the Columbia River has revealed that large populations of Native Americans inhabited The Dalles area for at least the last 11,000 years. Celilo Falls was one of the most important Indian fisheries in North America, and the area continues to have great religious significant for Indians, who regularly observe the first salmon and spring root ceremonies. Since the Dalles occupied a strategic river location, Indians often travelled great distances to meet for purposes of trading. Archaeologists have excavaged a nearby site and recovered artifcats originating as far away as the Great Lakes area. Horsethief Lake State Park contains a large concentration of prehistoric rock art, both pictographs and petroglyphs. "Tsagaglalal - She Who Watches" is one of the most famous rock art designs along the Columbia.
Location:
The Dalles Oregon 97058
Other History nearby:
(Cascade Locks) Cascade Locks Historical Museum
(Stevenson) Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
(Stevenson) Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
(Stevenson) Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
(The Dalles) Cultural Resources at The Dalles
(The Dalles) First Wasco County Courthouse
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04/17 Coming to The The Dalles area
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
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