These three towns in Washington and Oregon, skirting the Columbia River Gorge, deserve a closer look.
There issomething special about old friends friends who youve known so long they feel like siblings.
Over the course of 25-plus years weve gone from giggling preteens to 30-something adults.
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Weve helped each other through heartbreak, motherhood, and the death of one of our own.
Its not too different from the three of us.
It is, in short, an anomaly in the best possible way.
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What to Do
In the heat of summer, the action revolves around the Columbia River.
He said to try one of the sunset kayak tours.
Off water, theres plenty of biking and hiking to be had, especially on Mount Hood.
Theres also plenty of hiking atMt.
These spots are a favorite of Banas, who noted that Everybodys often has live music.
The quiet little dive bar is a favorite among locals.
