Portland International Airport 45 min
Columbia Gorge Interpretive (10 min)
Museum presenting the Gorge's inhabitants & natural history through photos, replicas & displays. Ainsworth State Park (14 min)
Camping & hiking destination on 180 acres, with waterfalls & access to views of St. Peter's Dome. Dog Mountain (26 min)
Popular, strenuous hike leading to commanding vistas over the Columbia River Gorge. Elowah Falls (13 min)
Long waterfall falling into an amphitheater comprised of lava flows, reachable by a hiking trail. Metlako Falls (13 min)
Waterfall, hiking, canyon, and rafting Bonneville Dam (13 min)
197-ft. tall dam opened in 1937, offering a pedestrian park area with views of the gushing spillway. Bridge of the Gods (7 min)
Columbia River toll bridge for vehicles, bikes & pedestrians stretching 1,858 ft., open since 1926. Cascade Locks Marine Park (3 min)
Scenic site along the Columbia Gorge with boating, fishing, concerts, picnics & other activities. Mount Defiance (1 hr 2)
Mountain, hiking, canyon, lake, and climbing Punch Bowl Falls (13 min)
35-ft-high punchbowl-style waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Oneonta Gorge (16 min)
Panoramic river gorge formed of moss-covered basalt rock with 4 waterfalls & a trailhead. Wahclella Falls (2 hr 58)
This tiered waterfall along Tanner Creek features 2 drops, a trailhead & plunge pool. Horsetail Falls (15 min)
Forested site with waterfalls offering a short hike suitable for all skill levels & scenic views. Beacon Rock State Park (13 min)
Camping park with many miles of trails, including a climb up a massive rock with Gorge views. Eagle Creek Trail (13 min)
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