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Upon entering Columbia Hills State Park there’s a sweeping view down to the Columbia River. The park offers scenic grandeur and a treasure of cultural artifacts.
Columbia Hills State Park is a Gorge wonder
‘Gems of Our Washington State Parks’ series profiles a park with history, artifacts and eye-popping scenery in the Columbia River Gorge.
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