we love to drive thru the gorge, in all it's beauty. this time , we stayed at a friends place, on the river, and really got to see and feel the gorge..we love the RR and really nice that they don't "toot" the horns, as they go by . the river is busy with barges, the rr is busy with... More

A must see if you enjoy nature. The gorge stretches from east of Portland Oregon out to Boardman. Great day trip is to drive both sides of the gorge on the Washington and Oregon sides. From mile marker 22 to Hood River 64 this has to be the most beautiful stretch of Freeway ever built. Numerous Waterfalls and the highlight... More

Great place to visit and live. Ski, windsurf, kiteboard, golf, bike, kayak, you name it, it's probably here.

When Lewis and Clark came west, exploring, they found Native Americans living the dream in the Columbia Gorge! Endless supplies of Salmon made for a life in which the people seldom had to work too hare, They had all the food they could eat, and it was right there at there doorstep. Then White folk Dammed the river for hydropower... More

The Columbia River Gorge is a fantastic day trip on a beautiful sunny day. Definitely do the trip on a weekday if possible as it gets super busy on the weekends, and parking along all the sights would be difficult. Also dress warmly as some of the stops like the Portland Women's Forum and Vista House were super windy. Don't... More

Don't forget your camera. If you do forget it just use your eyes instead. Bring a blanket and lay down and look at the stars.

The Gorge was everything I expected and more. The entire length is amazing and there are a number of great stops. Multnomah Falls is obviously a highlight for most visitors. We stayed in Hood River and recommend crossing the toll bridge and driving back toward Portland on the Washington side. It's a great alternative view and offers striking views of... More

Perhaps I've lived in the Northwest too long and perhaps I've been spoiled by a recent trip to Banff/Jasper, but I could not help but compare it to the Icefields Parkway. Unfortunately, Columbia River Gorge does not match to the Icefields Parkway. I can understand how the Gorge itself - if I chose not to compare it to a place... More

We drove along the Columbia River from Walla Walla, Washington to Portland, Oregon. The river has many lovely views, and I recommend stopping at the Columbia River Discovery Center in The Dalles, OR, Booneville Lock & Dam (20 miles west of Hood RIver, on I-84, follow signs).