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Area Activities

A wide variety of activities surround Wasco House.  Pick your favorite...we'll be happy to help you plan your adventure!

(Links and information are not listed in any particular order.  Please contact a business before attempting to visit them; Wasco House is not responsible for busines hours of others!)

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ROCK ART
Pictographs and petroglyphs abound in the area.  The store at the Oregon Archaeological Society has many books on this subject.

Macks Canyon

Horsethief Lake (Columbia Hills State Park, WA) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for pictograph and petroglyph tours

Oregon Archaeological Society Store

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WINE TASTING
Columbia Gorge wineries produce a wide variety of quality wines.  Here are links to a few local favorites.

In Oregon...

Wheatridge in the Nook (Arlington)

In Washington...

Cascade Cliffs (Wishram)

Jacob Williams Winery (Lyle)

Marshal's Winery (Dallesport)

Maryhill Winery (Maryhill)

Waving Tree Winery (Maryhill)

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
From museums to quilts to concerts to antiques, there is something for everyone!

Sherman County Historical Museum (Moro)

Fort Dalles Museum (The Dalles)

The Dalles Art Center (The Dalles)

Stonehenge Memorial (Maryhill, WA)

Oregon Raceway Park (Grass Valley)

Harvest Moon Gallery
Local fine arts and crafts.
408 Main Street (Hwy 97)
Moro, OR 97039
(541) 565-0500

Moro Now & Then
Coffee, antiques, collectibles, consignments,
new & used books
.
405 Main Street (Hwy 97)
Moro, OR 97039
(541) 565-0553

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SCENIC ADVENTURES
Wide open, lighly traveled roads make this area ideal for touring by car, bicycle or motorcycle.  Photo opportunities abound.  Best of all, there are no traffic signals in Sherman County! 

Deschutes River State Recreation Area

Macks Canyon

Sherman County Cycling Tour

Sherman County Driving Tour

Things to See and Do in Sherman County

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RIVER SPORTS
Wasco House is located just minutes from the Deschutes, Columbia, and John Day rivers.  These rivers offer outstanding opportunities for windsurfing and kiting, boating, fishing, rafting, etc.  Below are links to some local sites and outfitters.
 
Relax at Wasco House after windsurfing/kiting at Rufus, Celilo, Maryhill, Peach Beach or The Wall.

Deschutes River State Recreation Area

Macks Canyon

Fly By Nyte Guide Service
Fishing guide service.
208 Main Street
Rufus, OR 97050
Call Touche or Kathee at
(541) 298-2770

CEO Hunting and Fishing Club
PO Box 2
Kent, OR 97033
Call Jon Justesen at
(541) 980-2228

Fishing with Jad
Oregon’s Finest Fly Fishing Adventures
Jad Donaldson

jad@fishingwithjad.com

Walleye Willie's Guide Service
2521 E 12th
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 993-7335

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HUNTING
Sherman County is prime area for game bird hunting.  Below are links and contact information for some local guides and preserves.

NW Outdoor Specialties
Guided goose hunts.
1023 Fulton St., Wasco
Contact Don Richelderfer at
(541) 442-5237 or
nwos@gorge.net

Farmstead Upland Hunting Ranch
Upland game bird hunting focusing on hard flying pheasants and chukar. 3,200 acres available for hunting August 1st through March 31st.
P.O. Box 216
Grass Valley, OR 97029
Contact Dave Earl at
(541) 333-2498 or
dave@huntfarmstead.com

CEO Hunting and Fishing Club
PO Box 2
Kent, OR 97033
Call Jon Justesen at
(541) 980-2228

Olex Preserve (Arlington, OR)

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