West Klickitat County

Named after the Klickitat Native American Tribe, Klickitat County is bountiful with big game and wide horizons. From stately elk herds to rambling black bears—the county is home to a prolific array of native fauna, including wild turkey, pheasant, cougars and deer. And in the rivers, salmon and steelhead. Standing at the Maryhill Museum of Art overlooking the Columbia River, you might find yourself as overcome by the region as Sam Hill, the area’s famed developer and eclectic. His museum is dedicated to Queen Marie of Romania, and includes plaster and bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin, including The Thinker and portions of The Gates of Hell. If you want to be equally awed by nature and fine art, Klickitat County is the place to build your new home.