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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Cascade Locks is a charming city in Hood River County, best known as the home of the world-renowned Bonneville Lock and Dam, a National Historic Landmark crossing the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.
- The city, which takes its name from a former canal system spanning the river, is located just upstream from the stunning Bridge of the Gods, the only bridge across the Columbia River connecting the cities of Portland and Hood River.
- It is known as a popular destination for outdoor fun in the Pacific Northwest, attracting hikers to its portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, which connects from the United States' southern border with Mexico to its northern border with Canada.
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