Cascade Locks, OR

united states

Cascade Locks sits on the Columbia River about 45 miles east of Portland via I-84, serving as the gateway to the dramatic Columbia River Gorge. This small city of 1,378 connects to Washington state via the historic Bridge of the Gods and offers EV charging for travelers exploring the gorge's famous waterfalls and windsurfing spots. The city gets its name from the 1896 navigation locks built to help steamboats bypass the dangerous rapids that once blocked river traffic here.