With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore everything that The Dalles, 20 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. Situated 40 miles away, White Salmon is another popular tourist destination. If you swing by, make sure you check out White Salmon River, Husum Hills Golf Course and Husum Falls.