Tygh Valley (and Tygh Ridge and Tygh
Creek) were all named for the Tygh (also spelled Tysch and
Taih) band of the Chinook Indians which lived in this
general area. Tygh Valley is home to the White River Falls.
White River Falls was used by the Northern Wasco County PUD.
A Power House was built along the falls by Wasco Warehouse
Milling Company in the 1900's. It has since been shut down
but many people can go along the trail, look at the old
building, climb through it even, and then go for a nice swim
in the water that comes from White River Glacier up on Mt.
Hood. Tygh Valley also hold the annual Wasco County Fair and
Rodeo.
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Last Update: Feb. 17, 2003