Over 7,000 photos have been taken in this unique backdrop with people coming from all over the state, the country and the world. Conveniently located at the main entrance of Desert Aire, it can be seen easily from SR 243.
Selfies can easily be taken on the hands free phone mount.
Deemed the smallest chapel all of the county, available for weddings, vow renewals, baptisms, or just moments to pray. Located at the Desert Aire Visitor Center. For more information call or text 509.932.7975.
Another perfect viewpoint on the Columbia River Gorge, just east of the Vantage Bridge is the Wild Horse Monument, an artistic sculpture of fifteen, life sized horses galloping on the hill in a 200 foot line of charging steeds - “Grandfather Cuts Loose the Ponies”.
Hikers can get a closer look, walking along a loose gravel pathway for about half a mile to 150' elevation, the scene symbolically re-creates the Great Spirit turning loose a herd of wild horses. The landscape of the rocks along the river are breathtaking and the colors at either sunset or sunrise combined with panoramic views for picture perfect memories for any spectator.
The Beverly Bridge over the Columbia River. part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail and closes a critical gap in its 289-mile length. The bridge was constructed in 1909 by the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railroad as part of its expansion to Tacoma, WA. It is 3,0052 feet in length and sits 69 feet above the Columbia River. It is in excellent condition even for its age and was built to last a very long time. Access to the bridge is from the Huntzinger Trailhead south of Vantage on the west side. It is about a 1.25 mile hike to the actual bridge from that trailhead. There is also access at Beverly on the east side, although there is no parking at Beverly. The PTCT continues east along Crab Creek although currently there are two bridges that are missing going east.
Named after a Native American word for “watering place,” the Wahluke Slope AVA lies totally within South Grant County, WA. The area is geographically isolated, bordered by the Columbia River, Saddle Mountains and Hanford Reach National Monument. As one of the warmest regions in the state, the Wahluke Slope is known primarily for red grape varieties. Named as an official Washington State appellation in 2006, the Wahluke Slope produces approximately 20 percent of the entire Washington State grape harvest each year. Gravelly, rocky soil, combined with a dry, warm climate, make Wahluke Slope one of the best places in Washington to grow wine grapes. Located within the larger Columbia Valley AVA, the Wahluke Slope is home to 20 vineyards and offers wine tasting locations.
The Gorge Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert venue situated near the Columbia River in Central Washington, 39 miles north from the South Grant County area at George, WA.
The original amphitheater was owned and operated by Dr. Vincent Bryan and Carol Bryan, along with the adjoining winery, Champs de Brionne, for which it was named. It opened in 1986 and seated 3,000 people. Expanded to 19,000 prior to the purchase by MCA in 1993, it was acquired by Live Nation in 2006. Click Here for more info
A 7,124-acre park with camping at Wanapum Recreation Area features 27,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on the Wanapum Lake along the Columbia River. A registered National Natural Landmark and considered one of the most diverse fossil forests in North America, the Park is famous for its rare specimens of petrified Ginkgo tree discovered there in 1932.
Curious? Drive to the park interpretive center and take in the big skies, Columbia River views and outdoor exhibits of petrified wood. Look for evidence of Ice Age floods carved into the walls of the Columbia River Gorge. Then step inside the Ginkgo Petrified Forest Interpretive Center.
Drive the Old Vantage Highway to the Ginkgo "trailside museum," constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, and recently updated with a new interpretive exhibit. From here, the Trees of Stone Interpretive Trail winds past more than 20 petrified logs in their original settings. Birders, look for golden eagles, sage thrashers, Say’s phoebes and many other species. Elk and bighorn sheep also frequent this are
Ginkgo Forest Winery staff enjoy sharing the joy of making wine with the people who drink it. The wide array of Ginkgo Forest wines provides consumers with wines to enjoy for all occasions and lifestyles. Our challenge is to share what we have learned about wine and listen to what our customers need, so that we can all have a better wine experience. Whether it’s in the tasting room, while on a tour of our vineyard and winery, or at special events outside the winery, learning from each other enhances our wine experience. Tasting room located at 22361 Road T7 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349. Open Wed - Sun, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Just 7 miles south of I90 on SR 243, the Wanapum Dam Overlook is a scenic viewing area perched above the Wanapum Reservoir with views of the dam and surrounding mountains. Improvements included ADA upgrades, an improved viewing platform with binoculars, interpretive signage panels, picnic tables, gates, and a restroom facility. Just a short drive south, the Grand County PUD office is also the site of the Wanapum Dam Visitor Center at 14352 Highway 243 near Beverly. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day from May 1 to Sept. 30.
Stop in at the center located off SR 243 at the main entrance of this rural village to find out more about the communities of Desert Aire and Mattawa, as well as all of the fun things to enjoy within a 40 miles radius. Open regularly at 1 Desert Aire Drive SW between Memorial Day and Labor Day with reduced hours the remainder of the year. Email , text or call for more information 509.932.7975. Click Here to follow on Facebook.
Entrance through Desert Aire, built and maintained by the Grant County Public Utility District. Launch your boat at the marina for watersports or fishing, pitch your tent or trailer in the campground (14 basic sites), or use the 3.1 mile long trail for a walk or bike ride. Fire rings, potable water, picnic tables, designated swimming area, day use area with picnic shelters and grills. Click Here for information.
Desert Aire Airport District boundary is Washington SR 243 to the east, Grant County Public Utility District land to the west and south, and State Road 26 to the north as shown on the picture to the left. Operated as a corporate municipality, on land leased from the Desert Aire Owners Association. Open to the public, the airport welcome both business and personal guests, is used for medical helicopters and regional fire fighting units that dip in the near by Columbia River when needed.
Hanford engineers work to produce plutonium at a roughly 600-square-mile (1554-square-km) site along the Columbia River in Washington state for the Manhattan Project during World War II. Workers at the Hanford Site constructed and operated the world’s first nuclear production reactors that produced the plutonium used in the Trinity Test and in the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945. Click Here for more info on this national historical park.
For more than 60 years, the Wanapum and Grant PUD have worked together to protect, preserve and perpetuate the natural and cultural resources of the area. Located next to the Wanapum’s ancestral village and Priest Rapids Dam, this 50,000 square-foot building is instrumental in perpetuating the importance of the culture, traditions and beliefs of the Wanapum for years to come. Click Here for more information.
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