Exploring Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge

Multnomah Falls Falls Tour Mount Hood

A 50-million-year-old natural wonder, Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon cutting through the Cascade Mountains. The Gorge is 80 miles with the north canyon walls in Washington and the south walls in Oregon. The Columbia River Gorge is a haven for hiking, mountain biking, windsurfing, camping, fishing, boating, sailing, wildlife watching, birding, wildflower viewing, photography, picnicking, and rock climbing. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - a natural wind tunnel - offers unmatched windsurfing and whitewater rafting. The gorge holds the region's most scenic vistas and leads to hundreds of wilderness areas and recreation destinations, such as Bonneville Dam and Cascade Locks.
Explore incredible waterfalls, including the grandest

Multnomah Falls. The cascading water of Multnomah Falls - the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation - drops 620 feet from Larch Mountain. The frozen Falls are a sight to behold. Enjoy miles of hiking paths that surround the Multnomah Falls National Scenic Area, then relax and dine at Multnomah Lodge, built in 1925, serving fine food with a gorgeous view of the Falls. To get to the falls take the winding Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway, where you’ll be captivated by breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge.

Columbia River Riverboat Cruises. The Columbia River is one of the major North American rivers draining into the Pacific Ocean. Originating in northern Idaho and southeastern British Columbia, it travels 2000 km to the Ocean. The river and its shores are an idyllic destination for hiking, mountain biking, windsurfing, camping, fishing, boating, rafting, rock climbing and an abundance of outdoor adventure. Learn the history of the Columbia River Gorge and the Lewis and Clark Expedition during a two-hour narrated riverboat cruise on a 147-foot Sternwheeler patterned after a 19th-century steamboat or sail on the Portland Spirit.  [Top]

Mount Hood. An outdoor utopia along the Columbia River, Mount Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon – standing at 11,237 feet. A stratovolcano of lava flows and domes, Mt. Hood is popular with skiers and hikers, and is the most climbed glaciated peak in North America. Crater Rock, a rocky pinnacle below the summit, is the most recent lava dome. Encompassing 1,067,043 acres, Mt. Hood National Forest is a playground for skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, camping, fishing, boating, and hunting. Fish in countless streams, enjoy a hot chocolate at Timberland Lodge, and enjoy limitless views. Mt. Hood National Forest extends from the Columbia River Gorge across 60 miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams to Olallie Scenic Area. Rewarding destinations are Lost Lake, Trillium Lake, Timothy Lake, Rock Creek Reservoir, the Old Oregon Trail, and the Mt. Hood Wilderness.

Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Tour. Travel on country’s newest National Scenic Byway along the beautiful Columbia River. On this 10-hour narrated tour, you’ll hear vivid stories of the infamous Barlow Road, the last link of the Oregon section of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Trail to the land of “milk and honey” of the Pacific Northwest. See towering firs on the slopes of Mt. Hood, visit the historic Timberline Lodge, Womens' Forum Park, and Crown Point Vista House with unparalleled views of the Columbia Gorge and River. Wind through the breathtaking Hood River Valley – the Fruit Capital of the World – and witness the 620-foot Multnomah Falls. You’ll stop for a relaxing lunch in Hood River, where you’ll enjoy wonderful views of river.

Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Tour includes

• Deluxe Suites For Two at Hampton Inn Portland/Clackamas
• Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge Tour(10 Hours)
• Transportation
• Lunch Stop in Hood River
• On the House Breakfast  [Top]