 Welcome to The West Columbia River Gorge!
Experience the beautiful West Columbia Gorge located twenty five minutes east of Portland. Activities and
wonders abound in this land of rugged cliffs, sweeping vistas and cascading waterfalls.
How do you want to spend your days in the Gorge? Hiking the popular trails? Sailing the mighty Columbia River? Shopping our art, antiques or unique gifts? Enjoying the breathtaking scenery made famous by world-class photographers?
Come and stay awhile, and you choose from the many wonders that await you in the West Columbia River Gorge.
The WCGCC is an organization of business and professional members. We facilitate positive relationships among various segments of our community. We are proud to promote businesses and provide networking opportunities for them. We also serve as a community advocate for our businesses and residents.
The West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce incorporates the cities of Cascade Locks, Corbett, Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village. Each city is uniquely different, but the vision to promote growth, livability, community, and tourism remains.
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Steve and Karen Johnson
 As a young boy growing up in the SE Portland/ Gresham area, Steve Johnston has always had a love for cars. Starting small with Hot Wheels, then progressing to go karts, riding lawn mowers and finally his first car, a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S, Steve started learning about hands-on mechanics. Beginning with small engines while in middle school at Dexter McCarty, he worked up to vehicles in auto shop class as a student at Gresham High School.
When Steve was 17, he started working at the Gresham Kmart Auto Center. This was the beginning of his automotive career. He attended Mt. Hood Community College where he received his Associates Degree in Automotive Technology. After graduation he was able to secure an Automotive Technician position with McRobert Ford (now known as Gresham Ford), where he worked for a number of years. He continued his education and training, becoming an Automatic Transmission Specialist certified through Ford Motor Company.
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