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Natural Scenery: A glance will tell you why
the Gorge is designated a National Scenic Area. Here
you can experience a breathtaking landscape of mountain,
river, stream, waterfall, canyon, forest, plateau,
and high desert — all within a radius of a few
miles.
Outdoor Recreation: The Gorge is a hands-on
experience. Ways to get active with the local scenery
include: hiking, biking, boating, whitewater kayaking
and rafting, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback
riding, rock climbing, golfing, bird and wildlife
watching, skiing, snowmobiling, and of course world
class windsurfing and kite boarding!
Culture and Entertainment: The Gorge is full
of cultural delights - museums of fine art galleries
that display the work of local artists. Two highly
regarded interpretive centers provide a fascinating
background on the natural and cultural history of
the Gorge. Nightspots and pubs feature live music
and local brews and wines, and annual festivals showcase
entertainment.
Education: Education is an important priority
in Skamania County and is consistent with Washington
State, which ranks second in the nation for the highest
number of residents who have completed at least 12
years of school. Facilities and equipment are modern,
budgets are sound, community involvement is high and
student/teacher ratios remain low. Upper division
opportunities in the area include: Clark Community
College in Vancouver, Washington State University
branch campus in Vancouver (which offers junior, senior
and graduate-level courses), and Columbia Gorge Community
College in The Dalles, OR. There are more than a dozen
colleges, universities, and technical training centers
in Portland, just 45 minutes away.
Stevenson-Carson
School District recently received a $315,000 grant
from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve
high school education and access to higher education
in Washington State. This will be accomplished through
support of school redesign, implementing early college
awareness, and removing financial barriers at Stevenson
High School
