Big Ideas/Big Impact

Cascade Locks Visitor Center

Bike the Gorge is joining forces with Main Street Cascade Locks and the City’s tourism committee to share office/retail space and jointly operate a new, year-round visitors infomation center in the former Windermere building at 651 Wanapa street. The Go Gorge Center will open in July.

Bridge of the Gods DOWNTOWN Centennial Celebration

Funded in part by grants from the Roundhouse Foundation and Port of Cascade Locks Community Fund, this project seeks to organize and develop activity in the downtown district during the month of October around the theme of celebrating the bridge centennial to increase its appeal as a unique, high-value and fun choice for Oregon/Washington visitors and residents alike. Click here for details!

Rehabilitation of the Old Fire Station

Funded in part by a $400,000 Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant awarded in June 2025, this project will complete the planning, design, structural reinforcement, infrastructural upgrades and interior remodeling needed to return this historic building to use as the new home of Buddy’s Arcade. Click here for project details on project background, budget, timeline, personnel and current status.