With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to explore all that The Dalles, 25 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with The Dalles Dam & Lock, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Museum and Old St. Peter’s Landmark. Government Camp is another terrific option. It’s 30 miles away and boasts an array of fascinating things to do. Timberline Lodge Ski Area, Mount Hood Ski Bowl and Mount Hood Meadows are just the start.