Wygant State Natural AreaWygant State Natural Area, named to honor its original owners who gifted it to the state of Oregon, is located 5 miles west of Hood River. This is an ideal place for backpackers to get out into the glorious solitude of nature. Hiking, wildlife observation, bird watching, and other recreational activities give Wygant State Natural Area several appealing attractions for lovers of the wild. Once a part of the famous old Oregon Trail (and later the Historic Columbia River Highway), the Wygant State Natural Area trail leads through the hills and dense wilderness past a gurgling creek. The landscape also includes sections of prairie and mountainous terrain. |