and runs up the Columbia River Gorge at the base of Mount Hood, an active stratovolcano. The beauty of the drive is iconic—think moss-draped cliffs and cascading waterfalls. But the scenic byway ...

Those looking to take a spring drive through the waterfall corridor of the Columbia River Gorge will get easier access a little earlier than anticipated. A busy section of the Historic Columbia ...

To drive the Mount Hood Scenic Byway, start at either Hood River or Troutdale and use U.S. Route 26 through Government Camp and Oregon Route 35 north to connect back to the Columbia River.

Starting this spring, drivers on the Historic Columbia River Highway will need to purchase a permit to access the scenic route commonly known as the “waterfall corridor.” The road allows ...

Hannah Wallace The Columbia River flows ... Multnomah Falls is probably the closest scenic attraction as you drive east from Portland. From there, stop in Hood River or White Salmon for lunch ...

Lawyer Sam Hill and engineer Samuel Lancaster wanted somewhere to drive near Portland. They imagined something like the great scenic roads of Europe. The Historic Columbia River Highway was built ...

But if anything could do so, it’s the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area ... We spot at least four waterfalls on the short drive to the spectacular 620-foot Multnomah Falls, which ...

See all our recommended stops in this post. If you love waterfalls, hiking, wineries, fruit picking and scenic drives, the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon is for you. Forming the border between ...