The Bridge of the Gods is located in Cascade Locks, Oregon. It spans the narrowest point along the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon.

Native American legend speaks of the creation and destruction of a natural bridge at this location. The People of the Columbia River had great difficulty crossing the wide Columbia River. Manito, the Great Spirit, was sympathetic and built a stone bridge for them. This stone bridge, called the great crossover, was so crucial that Manito placed Loo-Wit, an old and wise woman, as its guardian. The people gave it a new name, the Bridge of the Gods. There may be substance to this legend as there may have been a natural arch spanning the river at this narrowing.

For a short video (03:18 in duration) captured at the same photo point, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfLUDtSln6U&t=118s