Those who live and work in this historic town know a good thing when they find it. The city's residents value their lifestyle options of small town intimacy, metropolitan proximity, and rural environment. Set away from the noisy highway, Cascade Locks is surrounded by a stunning landscape of the Cascade Range and located along the mighty Columbia River.
Cascade Locks is the perfect place for outdoor recreation. Hailed as the pristine spot for sailing, Cascade Locks has hosted National and International sailing racing events each year. Tributaries leading to the Columbia River host a number of beautiful waterfalls surround the area and other hiking trails.
Cascade Locks is a small unique town nestled in the heart of the Columbia Gorge supported by high quality facilities and services. The City provides general government services as well as various utility services including: electrical distribution, cable television, water, sewer and streets services. Residents and employers benefit from the City's proximity to Mt. Hood Community College , a local junior college offering a full range of vocational training courses geared to meet the needs of area industries.

