The Discovery Center in Dalles is very well done. We learned all about volcanic and glacier activity and the forming of the gorge. Stories of raging walls of water a thousand feet deep carrying huge boulders helped explain the rock formations and cuts that make the gorge so cool looking. We got to meet a Peregrine Falcon, a Red tailed hawk and a Kestrel. There happened to be a ranger program while we were there.

Then on to the “local” beers. Full Sail brew pub was highly recommended so we had to check it out. They started here in the gorge concocting specialty brews for the sail boarders. They are apparently all over now but this is their home tuff. They had a sampler to try out their specialties. That was a fun opportunity and some new favorites were found.