The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area begins east of Washougal. SR 14 offers a leisurely scenic trip up the beautiful Columbia River Gorge with stops at Beacon Rock State Park, Bonneville Dam, Bridge of the Gods, Skamania Lodge and Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center in Stevenson, and Carson Mineral Hot Springs.

In the Columbia Gorge you'll find cruises on the historical Sternwheeler. You can golf amid the beauty at new Skamania Lodge, a full-service resort offering horseback rides, cruises, walks, and other outings. Exhibits at the new Gorge Interpretive Center delve deeply into the region's geology, Native American culture, and pioneer history. For walkers, long and short trails lead to glorious views (Beacon Rock, Dog Mountain, Hamilton Mountain).