Historic Columbia River Highway and Waterfalls

The Historic Columbia River Highway was the first modern highway constructed in the Pacific Northwest and the first scenic highway in the United States. The section we will travel still remains pretty much true to Engineer Samuel Lancaster and and Sam Hill's vision.. The highway opened in 1916 and eventually wound its' way from Portland to the Dalles, almost 90 miles east of Portland. Interstate 84 out of Portland parallels the original highway. We go past the Multnomah Falls viewing area and get off of Interstate 84 at exit 35 and head back west towards Portland for about a 17 mile drive on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Since its opening the Historic Columbia River Highway has been a favored destination for travelers earning it the coveted title by many as the "King of Highways." With its gorgeous scenery including cascading waterfalls and deep gorges, this historic highway offers up what the original designers called "beauty spots." Horsetail Falls is our first.Now for the grand daddy of the falls along the Historic Highway, Multnomah Falls. Millions of visitors each year are inspired by these falls. This water fall is the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the nation. The water drops 620 feet. The winding road of the scenic highway will deliver us next to Wahkeena Falls. Like most of the falls along the Historic Columbia River Highway, trails take you through some gorgeous and majestic scenery.The Vista House was built in 1916 at the same time as Highway 30 ...



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