Alenjadra Bates chose the river due to its temperature. " The water is a lot colder than the pool," said Bates, who spent her day floating down the river in a raft. Caylin Smith, who joined Bates on her raft, enjoyed the opportunities the landscape provided. " You can come and jump off cliffs and stuff rather than just a diving board," said Smith.
The Sandy River can be accessed at various points along the historic Columbia River Highway including Dabney State Park.SRC: Learn more about people keeping cool by the Sandy River at: www.oregonlive.com/multimedia/index.ssf/2015/06/sandy_river_cool_refuge_in_hig.html
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