Portland Trip Overview
A half hour east of Portland can be found the Columbia river Gorge, Multnomah falls and some of the most magnificent scenery in the country; skyscraper cliffs, giant sturgeon, and majestic waterfalls. During the last ice age, a cataclysmic event occurred, that left a lasting monument along the path of the mighty Columbia River. A great flood sheared away the land, leaving stone cliffs and water falls that form the world famous “Columbia River Gorge”. View the majesty from the Vista House atop 800 foot sheer rock cliffs, see Multnomah Falls, the second tallest year round waterfall in the country, or witness the free-falling splendor of Latourell Falls. In the autumn, witness salmon spawning in nearby Eagle Creek.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Portland, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Portland, Oregon, United States
A half hour east of Portland can be found the Columbia river Gorge, Multnomah falls and some of the most magnificent scenery in the country; skyscraper cliffs, giant sturgeon, and majestic waterfalls. During the last ice age, a cataclysmic event occurred, that left a lasting monument along the path of the mighty Columbia River. A great flood sheared away the land, leaving stone cliffs and water falls that form the world famous “Columbia River Gorge”. View the majesty from the Vista House atop 800 foot sheer rock cliffs, see Multnomah Falls, the second tallest year round waterfall in the country, or witness the free-falling splendor of Latourell Falls. In the autumn, witness salmon spawning in nearby Eagle Creek.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, OR 97031
We will travel though the Columbia River Gorge and visit several viewpoints and waterfalls along the way!
Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 53000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010
We will visit Oregon’s tallest and most well known waterfall. This location has a rest area and visitors center with a gift shop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bonneville Hatchery, 70543 NE Herman Loop, Cascade Locks, OR 97014-6663
We often visit either the fish hatchery and meet Herman (the nearly 100 year old Sturgeon!) or visit the fish ladder at the historic Bonneville Dam.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Columbia Gorge Map link, Hood River, OR
One of several waterfalls you will see on our drive.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Latourell Falls, Guy W. Talbot State Park., Corbett, OR
One of several waterfalls on our tour, Latourell Falls is a unique and beautiful ‘plunge’ style fall that offers a fine example of volcanic basalt formations.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vista House, 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019-9725
This is a beautiful rest stop and visitors center has a breathtaking view of the Columbia River Gorge and a gift shop.
Duration: 10 minutes
