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About :: City InformationWhite Salmon, WashingtonAbout the CityThe City of White Salmon is comfortably situated on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River at an elevation of 550 feet. The city also includes approximately 3/4 of a mile of river frontage, including access to the Hood River Bridge. The views from the City of White Salmon are quite spectacular. From the bluff looking south one can see the river, the city of Hood River and its valley as well as the truly majestic Mt. Hood. Looking towards the northeast one can catch a glimpse of Washington's Mt. Adams. The City of White Salmon takes it name from the nearby White Salmon River, which was named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition when they observed the river teeming with salmon whose color had turned white after spawning. The phrase, "The Land Where The Sun Meets The Rain" is often used to describe the climate in and around White Salmon. The City of White Salmon is located in a transition zone between the marine-influenced climate west of the Cascade Mountain range and the dry continental climate of the inner-mountain region. The Columbia River Gorge serves as a conduit for the differing air pressures on either side of the Cascades, resulting in major wind patters. The transition zone typically results in westerly winds in the summer and chilly easterlies in the winter. The area's relatively mild climate and location combine to offer visitors and residents a recreation paradise. Hiking, camping and biking opportunities are abundant throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mt. Adams area. Water enthusiasts can windsurf on the Columbia or take a rafting or kayaking trip on either the White Salmon, Little White Salmon or Klickitat Rivers. In the winter, downhill skiing is available at nearby Mt. Hood and cross country trails are maintained throughout the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Because of its proximity to the Columbia River transportation corridor, White Salmon offers unique opportunities for progressive industrial development. White Salmon has access to nearby barge, train, air transport and interstate highways - all leading to Pacific Rim ports and other major transportation arteries. The City of White Salmon continues to invest in the retail-tourism sector - recently redesigning the look and feel of the downtown into a classic Bavarian motif. Windsurfing and other recreational activities have helped to bolster the city's retail economy. In general, the area's farms, orchards, gardens, cattle, llamas, logging mills, fishing and hunting provide a special and diverse way of life for local residents. If you decided to become a neighbor instead of a visitor, you'll be in excellent company. To find out more about White Salmon contact: Columbia Gorge Economic Development Association
(888) 760-3936
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