Portland International Airport 51 min
Columbia Gorge Interpretive (6 min)
Museum presenting the Gorge's inhabitants & natural history through photos, replicas & displays. Elowah Falls (18 min)
Long waterfall falling into an amphitheater comprised of lava flows, reachable by a hiking trail. Bonneville Dam (19 min)
197-ft. tall dam opened in 1937, offering a pedestrian park area with views of the gushing spillway. Starvation Creek State Park (23 min)
Waterfall, park, and canyon Ainsworth State Park (19 min)
Camping & hiking destination on 180 acres, with waterfalls & access to views of St. Peter's Dome. Bridge of the Gods (8 min)
Columbia River toll bridge for vehicles, bikes & pedestrians stretching 1,858 ft., open since 1926. Cascade Locks Marine Park (12 min)
Scenic site along the Columbia Gorge with boating, fishing, concerts, picnics & other activities. Viento State Park (25 min)
Picturesque park draws visitors with its access to windsurfing, scenic hikes, & a modern campsite. Beacon Rock State Park (13 min)
Camping park with many miles of trails, including a climb up a massive rock with Gorge views. Dog Mountain (13 min)
Popular, strenuous hike leading to commanding vistas over the Columbia River Gorge. Punch Bowl Falls (19 min)
35-ft-high punchbowl-style waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Panther Creek Falls (29 min)
Dramatic waterfalls flowing over moss-covered rocks, with woodland trails & a viewing platform. Mount Defiance (1 hr 14)
Mountain, hiking, canyon, lake, and climbing Metlako Falls (19 min)
Waterfall, hiking, canyon, and rafting Eagle Creek Trail (19 min)
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