Northwest Reel Life April 2023 Volume 2 Issue 8 - Flipbook - Page 8
BY
HILLARY HOLMAN
Many Fishermen are headed
towards the Columbia
River to follow the Chinook
Highway from the Ocean
on up the to the Snake and
Clearwater Rivers this time
of year. Springers make
their way on up the river
and fishermen watch the
dam reports daily to see the
counts and know what pool
these prized King salmon are
in.
The Dalles Oregon is home
to one of my favorite places
to stop, Cousins’ Restaurant
and Saloon. Not only does
Cousins offer a hearty menu
and good service in their
restaurant and saloon, they
also have lodging available.
From the freeway, you can
see the historic looking
bright red barn with Cousins
beautifully painted across the
top of the Saloon.
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Historical Statues of cows,
chickens horses and farm
equipment surround the
exterior. Early 1900’s Dalles is
still alive inside and out. Stop
by their gift shop and stock
up on local canned goods
and local artisan creations. If
you are lucky, maybe you can
catch the cherry festival in
bloom In April.
Unpack your bags from the
long drive and hit the Saloon
and Restaurant.
Their cinnamon rolls are off
the hook. Their pot roast
is region famous. Their pie
alamode is renowned.
“After a hard day's fishing,
the rooms are clean, and I like
the ease of the shower. It’s
one of my regional favorites.
It was good 30 years ago and
Cousin's is still good today.
There is lots of HOT water and
I like the little sliding window
in the bathroom to get some
fresh air while I shower.”
- Paul Hamilton
There is a charging station for
your electric car should you
need.
The water is clean and the
pressure is great. And they
have a swimming pool.
Coffee is made at 5 am ready
to go. Grab your cinnamon
roll from the night before
and you are stocked up and
ready to go for the day of
fishing ahead.
“Fishing is the icing on the
cake. The rest of the journey
is the experience. The
brotherhood made along
the way, now that is the true
Columbia Gold. So, if you are
only about the fishing and
not about the journey, fishing
the Columbia probably
won’t be your cup of tea.
PS, don’t forget your bait!”
- Paul Hamilton
There is always ample
parking for your hot rod or
boat and trailer.
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