Guidebook for Carson
Entertainment & Activities
Lodge offers two restaurants, golf, zip lining, hiking trails and beautiful views of the Columbia Gorge.
14 locals recommend
Skamania Lodge station
Lodge offers two restaurants, golf, zip lining, hiking trails and beautiful views of the Columbia Gorge.
About 20 miles down the road is the city of Hood River. Although known for its windsurfing. It offers lots of shops, restaurants and 2 movie theaters.
218 locals recommend
Hood River
About 20 miles down the road is the city of Hood River. Although known for its windsurfing. It offers lots of shops, restaurants and 2 movie theaters.
Parks & Nature
For the hiker that wants a shorter hike with the reward of beautiful views at the top of the Columbia River and the gorge surrounding it.
Wind Mountain Trail
Wind Mountain TrailFor the hiker that wants a shorter hike with the reward of beautiful views at the top of the Columbia River and the gorge surrounding it.
For the adventurous hiker who wants to jump on the iconic trail that goes from Mexico to Canada. Go on for as long as you want and even cross into Oregon across the famous Bridge of the Gods that Reece Witherspoon crossed in the movie, "Wild".
8 locals recommend
Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailFor the adventurous hiker who wants to jump on the iconic trail that goes from Mexico to Canada. Go on for as long as you want and even cross into Oregon across the famous Bridge of the Gods that Reece Witherspoon crossed in the movie, "Wild".
My favorite hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls and breathtaking views of the Gorge.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
My favorite hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls and breathtaking views of the Gorge.
Great place to find snow parks, wildlife, hiking trails and beautiful scenery.
7 locals recommend
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Great place to find snow parks, wildlife, hiking trails and beautiful scenery.
Arts & Culture
Experience some of the local history at the museum in Stevenson. See an old steam engine and a Native American Fish Wheel.
20 locals recommend
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
990 SW Rock Creek DrExperience some of the local history at the museum in Stevenson. See an old steam engine and a Native American Fish Wheel.
Shopping
Do some window shopping from antiques to cute boutiques. Also some great restaurants to choose from.
25 locals recommend
Stevenson
Do some window shopping from antiques to cute boutiques. Also some great restaurants to choose from.
Essentials
Although we have a local store in Carson. If you need more than the basics your best bet is to go to Stevenson. The store there has a deli as well as all groceries you need.
13 locals recommend
A&J Market
265 2nd StAlthough we have a local store in Carson. If you need more than the basics your best bet is to go to Stevenson. The store there has a deli as well as all groceries you need.
This grocery store is less than a mile from our house and offers a nice variety for such a small store including a deli.
Carson General Store
1162 Wind River HwyThis grocery store is less than a mile from our house and offers a nice variety for such a small store including a deli.
Sightseeing
Sternwheeler departs from Cascade Locks just across the Bridge of the Gods. They offer dinner cruises which are quite nice. This is seasonal and only runs in the summer.
26 locals recommend
Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler
299 NW Portage RdSternwheeler departs from Cascade Locks just across the Bridge of the Gods. They offer dinner cruises which are quite nice. This is seasonal and only runs in the summer.
One of the more popular hikes which includes Punchbowl Falls and Tunnel Falls. Also some great views of the Columbia Gorge.
27 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopOne of the more popular hikes which includes Punchbowl Falls and Tunnel Falls. Also some great views of the Columbia Gorge.
Restaurants
Great atmosphere with excellent beer, sandwiches and salads. Oh and don't forget the beer!!
43 locals recommend
Backwoods Brewing Company
1162 Wind River HwyGreat atmosphere with excellent beer, sandwiches and salads. Oh and don't forget the beer!!