i hike the columbia river gorge just about every time i come to oregon. while the waterfalls are fantastic, the real beauty is farther back in the trails where you can enjoy the peace and solitude away from the crowds. i've been coming here since the mid 90's and beauty of this place always amazes me. usually i come alone... more

One of America's most beautiful places. A must see. All the Falls along the columbia River and the Bonneville Dam are worth a family trip! more

Beautiful drive from about 16mi outside Portland to Hood River. Be careful you don’t drive off the road watching the scenery. There are a bunch of great waterfalls right off the road and a couple decent hikes more

We just love to drive through the Columbia River Gorge area! There are so many beautiful waterfalls to stop and see. Some require a short hike, while others can be viewed from the roadside - so there is something for everyone. Pick a nice day, pack your camera and a picnic lunch, and enjoy! more

My son and I just returned home from our summer trip in the Gorge. He's 12 years old and on the flight home he said this was his best trip ever, even tops Kauai, Hawaii. We arrived on Wednesday afternoon into Portland, grabbed lunch at the Widmer Brewery and headed out to the gorge with our first stop at Multonomah... more

After a very nice stay at the Heathman Hotel we headed over to the Columbia River Gorge to see the waterfalls and spectacular scenery. Our first stop was Wahkeena Falls, which is a 242 ft. tiered waterfall. You can take a short hike up to the top falls which we did. A nice little hike and you can get up... more

We frequently backpack in the Columbia River Gorge. We spend a great deal of time on the trails and love the natural beauty of the area especially the waterfalls above the Scenic Highway. However, our last trip was very disheartening. We found the site where we camp trashed with grafiti and garbage and returned to find our car window smashed... more