About The Dalles, Oregon:
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The Dalles, Oregon (population 16,010 as of the 2020 census), is a historic city at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge, known as the “Gateway to the Inland Empire,” rich in Native American and pioneer heritage.
It is a regional hub for agriculture (grapes, wheat, cherries, pears) and recreation (hiking, fishing) plus attractions such as the Dalles Dam and Maryhill Museum of Art. The Dalles is home to Multnomah Falls, the largest waterfall in the state of Oregon, a true wonder of nature. The 620-foot fall fills the world with its rushing sounds. Or paddle on the quiet river on a guided Gorge kayak tour where you can be one with the vast nature that calls this river home.
There is also a winery here, so be sure to take expert-led wine tastings at Maryhill Winery and sample the finest wines from the fertile Columbia Valley.
The Dalles, Oregon also has a growing tech sector, notably data centers like Google’s Data Center.
Just in case you were wondering (we certainly were), the Dalles is pronounced “the DALZ,” rhyming with “gals” or “pals,” with one syllable for “Dalles” and a soft “thuh” for “The,” not “Thee”. The name comes from French explorers and roughly translates to mean slab/flagstone and refers to specific rocky, rapid sections of rivers.
Catholic places of interest in The Dalles, Oregon:
Saint Peter Catholic Church: active parish with historic roots.
Traveling to The Dalles, Oregon:
The Dalles is located at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge, 83 miles east of Portland, the nearest major city.
By air: Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) is served by several major airlines. In addition, Portland (PDX) is also an option.
By train: There is train service to nearby Wishram on Amtrak’s “The Empire Builder”, which travels between Chicago and either Seattle or Portland once a day.
By bus: Regularly schedule buses run from Portland.
By river cruise: American Cruise Lines offers cruises on the Columbia River with a stop in The Dalles.