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Bonneville Lock and Dam
Cascade Locks,
OR
97014
45.6444
-121.9413
Hours:
Daily 9am-5pm
Parking:
Lot
Bonneville Dam
What People Are Saying About Bonneville Dam
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In Short – The first major dam built on the Columbia River, Bonneville Dam was completed in 1937 as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal projects. Today the dam is home to two hydroelectric powerhouses and Oregon's oldest fish hatchery. Fish can get from one side of the dam to the other using a device called the fish ladder--and the public can observe the fish through windows affording an underwater view.
02/09/08
cheap, educational, always interesting.
by zeesty
Always an interesting place to visit. The Visitors Center on the Oregon side is my favorite, its huge, really more of a museum than a simple visitors center. The rangers and volunteer staff are always friendly and helpful.
Be sure to head to the basement to check out the viewing windows at the fish ladders. Salmon run in both spring and summer- but even when they arent going through theres always sommething interesting.
In the spring keep your eyes open for California Sea Lions, a menace to the salmon but still kinda appealing.
- Pros: educational, cheap, interesting
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The Extras:
The Bradford Island Visitor Center displays American Indian art and artifacts and houses a slide and video theater displaying pictures of the dam's history.
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