Length of stay: 1 day
Visited: April 2023
The Columbia River Gorge is an incredibly scenic canyon that has been carved by the Columbia River and features several waterfalls, viewpoints and hiking trails. It was designated a national scenic area and is the largest of its kind in the United States. It’s located just east of Portland and provides plenty of outdoor recreational activities and stunning views, including of the Cascade mountains.
Despite having a bit of a late night from the shenanigans at Champoeg State Heritage Area (there was the heat, a stink bug infestation and loud music from our noisy neighbours), we woke up feeling refreshed. We had no regrets about ditching our cabin to stay in a motel instead. It was the last day of our holidays and we figured we might as well make the most of it. We got an early start as we planned to spend the day at Columbia River Gorge. It was supposed to be another warm day of blue skies and sunshine, which always brings out the crowds, especially on the weekend.
We arrived at Columbia River Gorge mid-morning and headed straight towards Multnomah Falls, the most iconic waterfall in Oregon. But it turns out that from the Historic Columbia River Highway, you can’t make a left-hand turn to access the parking lot. Since there wasn’t a good spot to turn around along the narrow road, we figured we’d hit this up on the drive back. This turned out to be a bad decision, but more on that later. In turns out finding parking in general would be the common theme of the day.
We continued along the highway and passed a couple of trailheads that were already completely full. So when we found a spot that was free, we pulled over and didn’t even care what trail it was for. It turns out there were a few different hiking options here. We headed towards Triple Falls (5.5km round trip, rated moderate) as we liked the sound of the name.
The trail gets down to business right away and it’s a steady ascent up a ridge. The first portion was shaded and winds through the lush forest.
But after reaching a bend in the ridge, our shade coverage disappeared. While we were still technically hiking through the forest, most of the trees here were burnt and crispy from the Eagle Creek Fire in 2017. The fire was started by a teen playing with fireworks that ended up burning around 50,000 acres, causing damage to several hiking trails including to Triple Falls. There would be no protection from the sun for the rest of the hike.
We continued to wind our way up the ridge, which provided a nice view of the river below. We reached a turnoff for Horsetail Falls and figured we could hit that up on the return journey. The trail then reaches a small ledge with an overlook of the waterfall.
The trail continues onwards to more waterfalls. We decided to go a bit further to check out the bridge over Triple Falls before turning around.
On the way back we made a small detour to see another waterfall. It wasn’t too far out of the way, but we did have to hike further down (and then up) the ridge. The trail continues onwards to Horsetail Falls, but at this point we were starting to feel the sun and were worried we didn’t bring enough water with us.
Once we joined up with the main path again, it was all downhill from here. But the path is narrow and it was a bit tricky to pass people who were heading in the opposite direction. This gave us an opportunity to stop a few times and admire the views from between the trees.
We ate a quick bite to eat when we returned to the car and continued our drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway. It turns out we didn’t need to do much hiking to reach Horsetail Falls as it’s also accessible from the road. We battled our way through the parking lot and hopped out for a quick look.
We turned around and headed back towards Multnomah Falls. In retrospect we should have driven a bit further as the road connects with Route 84, which would have been much faster. The issue is that the Historic Columbia River Highway is a narrow road where it’s nearly impossible to pass or turn around, especially after a certain point. Since it seemed like everyone was travelling in our direction, progress was slow. It also didn’t help that the parking lot to Multnomah Falls is small. What should have been a less than ten minute drive ended up taking us just over an hour.
Multnomah Falls is nearly 190 meters (or 620 feet) in height, making it the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon. At the base of the falls there’s a historic lodge that includes a restaurant, visitor center, gift shop and restrooms. There’s also a hiking trail that leads up to the top of the falls. Since it took forever to get here, we figured we might as well take our time. We hiked up to the bridge that separates the upper and lower falls before turning around. The path is paved but there are more than a few danger zones from the spray.
Before leaving the national scenic area we made one last detour to check out a viewpoint of the Columbia River.
From there we headed north towards Seattle. We planned to fly out early the next morning, but not before battling the traffic one last time.
L
I love this: “The trail gets down to business right away”—serious hiking!!!
Multnomah Falls is next level amazing !!! You got a NatGeo quality shot with the bridge.
Lovely post, as always!!! Enjoyed it.
Thanks for your lovely comment. It was pretty much straight uphill the entire way to get to Triple Falls. It was a good way to get the blood pumping first thing in the morning. Even though we had to sit in traffic for an extra hour, it was worth it to see what all the fuss was about with Multnomah Falls. And it did not disappoint.
…and from your pix I concur, was worth the climb and the hassle to see that waterfall firsthand.
For sure. You know the saying “when you work for something, you appreciate it more”. That is especially true when hiking!
I agree. I love hiking too. I remember when I first got to Jamaica’s highest point, the Blue Mountain Peak, i felt a tremendous sense of appreciation for all I overcame to finish the hike. I was still a teenage and that was highest peak I’d ever trekked. (Blue Mountain Peak is the highest mountain in Jamaica and one of the highest peaks in the Caribbean.)
Sounds like a memorable hike. I like the sound (and challenge) of this Blue Mountain Peak and will have to keep it in mind for when we visit Jamaica someday.
Great waterfalls. When I was there a few years ago it was a little dry, but still impressive.
There are more than 90 waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge and we only visited a small fraction of them. We were impressed with every waterfall that we saw, but Multnomah Falls was definitely the highlight.
We haven’t been back to the Columbia Gorge since the Eagle Creek fire. It’s painful to see Oneonta Creek without its forest. 😪 But the Gorge is still amazing and beautiful. But it is a really busy place on sunny weekends – as you well know from all the traffic you encountered and the shortage of parking lots.
Agreed. It was too bad to see that large sections of the forest were damaged from the fire. We certainly missed the shade that those trees would have provided. I was reading that the boy that started the fire was sentenced to 5 years of probation and 1,920 hours of community service with the US Forest Service. Hopefully he learned his lesson. I can easily see why the Columbia River Gorge is so popular on the weekends. It’s close to Portland and the scenery is stunning. We definitely could have timed things better. Oh well, I’m happy we still got to do a bit of hiking and see some of the waterfalls.
Great post and so many beautiful photos, Linda. I have to agree with you – the Columbia River Gorge is indeed an incredibly scenic canyon bursting with stunning waterfalls, fields of wildflowers, basalt cliffs, lakes, streams and rivers. I passionately follow a good few photographers from Pacific Northwest on Instagram and can easily say that you’d be hard-pressed to find vistas as stunning as those around the River Gorge, especially when it comes to waterfalls. Places like the famous Multnomah, Bridal Veil and Latourell Falls have been on my Oregon wish list for some time now. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Thanks for your kind words. It’s always nice to enjoy some blue skies and sun when spending time outdoors. The scenery in the Columbia River Gorge is stunning and it’s incredible just how many waterfalls there are. Even though traffic was awful and we had to fight our way for parking, it was worth it, especially to see Multnomah Falls. Hopefully you’re able to visit Oregon and see it all for yourself someday. It’s been one of the most scenic road trips we’ve taken. Thanks for reading. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Linda
Oh wow, these photos are stunning! Good to know about the parking/trafic issues!
Thanks! I can easily easily see why the Columbia River Gorge is so popular. The scenery is spectacular and it’s the perfect place to go chasing waterfalls … but maybe not on weekends!
Glad you found a place to park for your hike. We stopped at a few of the waterfalls but did not do any major hiking on that trip. I do remember getting up to the top of the access road and realizing that we were nearly out of gas. Good thing it was all downhill from there. The forest fire area, while sad is always interesting to hike through and see how it is regenerating. Thanks for sharing your trip with us Linda. Allan
For sure. We knew we should have left earlier since it was the weekend and the forecast was calling for warm weather. While we didn’t hike the trails we initially planned, Triple Falls was a great consolation prize. Good thing you weren’t stuck in traffic when you realized you were nearly out of gas, otherwise that would have been even more stressful. Agreed, forest fires can be natural and a chance for the forest to regrow and regenerate. But I sure missed the shade coverage! Thanks for reading. Hope you had a wonderful Canada Day long weekend. Linda
Great photos! I still need to find my way to that area and you’re making me want to run away from home right now!
Thanks! The scenery along the west coast is pretty spectacular with all those tall trees and mossy forests. Last year we explored part Vancouver Island and as soon as we got back, I started planning for us to return, but to see the sights south of the border. I just wish we could have stayed for longer. Hopefully you’re able to see it for yourself someday.
There is never enough time to do all that we want to do, is there? I hope to see it someday as well!
All the more reason to enjoy our time off when we have it!
Exactly! Get busy – There’s no time to waste!!
Ha, that’s very true! It’s not just about making the most of our time off, but life in general 🙂
Precisely!
I’m a sucker for waterfalls and these are great! The area is so scenic!
You’d love the Columbia River Gorge then as it contains more than 90 waterfalls. We only saw a small fraction of them so there are plenty for us left to explore. Next time.
The Triple Falls looks like a nice surprise, but good that you persisted and were able to see Multnomah Falls, it’s a classic. Maggie
We weren’t planning on hiking to Triple Falls, but when we noticed a bunch of the parking spots were full as we were driving through the park, we stopped at the first one available. It ended up being a beautiful hike and Triple Falls itself was stunning. The thing about the traffic is that once we were stuck in line, we were committed to see Multnomah Falls. It was tough to find a spot to turn around, plus once you reach a certain point where you’ve already invested so much time waiting, what’s another 30 minutes or so!?
Wow. What an amazing gorge with stunning waterfall. Lovely photos too.
Thanks for sharing and greetings from Greece!
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. The scenery at the Columbia River Gorge is stunning. It’s also a great spot to look for waterfalls. Hope all is well on your side of the world. Take care. Linda
Multnomah Falls looks absolutely stunning. That photo looking up with the bridge in between looks like something out of Lord of the Rings. Love it.
Parking seems to be such a challenge with popular outdoor spaces these days and can create such stresses. I think one of the best things to emerge from the pandemic is an appreciation of these parks and also the permit bookings you can do before you make a visit. It helps give peace of mind.
We did a gorge too, for Canada Day, in Elora. Although not as impressive as yours though! 😆😊 But a great way to celebrate the holiday.
Hope you enjoy the rest of this holiday weekend!
Nice weather on a weekend is always a sure sign that anything outdoors related is going to be busy. We knew better and should have left earlier. Oh well, even though it was a struggle to find parking anywhere, I’m glad we got a glimpse of some of the main waterfalls at the Columbia River Gorge. And we were saving the best for last with Multnomah Falls. Your mention of LOTR makes me want to rewatch the movies now!
I couldn’t agree more about how great these advance reservations are. I’m glad to hear that more Ontario parks are participating in the day-use permit program this year.
Tubing in the Elora Gorge sounds fun. We haven’t been in years, but have been meaning to return. When we went there was a shuttle bus that would bring you from the end back to the start of the rapids. But the last I heard it was no longer running.
They don’t have shuttle buses anymore so you have to walk with the tube. It’s a short 15 minute walk and it ain’t too bad. Get a good workout. 😆😊
That’s true! And I’m sure the water feels even more refreshing after you lug your tube back up to the start!
Gorgeous photos, Linda. Thanks for taking us along. I always find it a bit depressing to hike through a fire area. So many trails have become popular since the pandemic, and while this may cause parking or accessibility issues, I think it creates a lot more appreciation for the environment, especially when people can see first-hand the damage caused by fires.
Thanks for your kind words. While there are many benefits of forest fires, you’re right, it can be a bit sad to hike through a fire area, especially when it’s still relatively new. It seems parks and green spaces have become very popular everywhere these past few years. We’ve also noticed that there’s a lot more trash on the trails these days and noise in the campgrounds. Here’s hoping we create more parks and conservation areas and do a better job of maintaining the spaces we already have.
We don’t camp any more, so I’ve lost touch with the issues in camp grounds now. It’s sad to hear about more trash on the trails. Ugh. We hadn’t noticed that although most of our hiking is a lot more local now although I recently saw someone packing out a rather full garbage bag which I assumed wasn’t just his.
We’re taking an extended break from camping (except for our annual backcountry trip to Algonquin). It hasn’t been a good year for camping anyway given all the smoke and poor air quality from the nearby forest fires. The same can be said with hiking.
I would likely be doing the same although the reason for it is awful.
For sure. Thankfully we’ve been getting a bunch of rain, which has helped quite a bit. But oh boy was it a hot week. I sure hope this isn’t the new normal for our summers.
I’m glad I caught the next “leg” of your Oregon trip! The Multnomah Falls pictures are fantastic – I think I’d be a little wary crossing that footbridge up there 🙂
Thanks for your lovely comment. There are over 90 waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. I’m glad we made it to Multnomah Falls as its reputed to the be the best one. We hiked as far as the bridge that separates the lower and upper falls, but we didn’t stay long as the spray from the falls was pretty intense. It was a nice way to cool off though.
Oh, interesting – that reminds me of my first time at a waterpark with our kids. I was not prepared to be completely blasted with water, but I learned!
Haha, we’ve all been there! And we’ve all seen other people who have been there too!
Ugh don’t you just hate those traffic days when it’s taking for ever to get nowhere. Still, the day gave you some spectacular waterfall views along the way huh.
There’s nothing worse than wasting time in traffic or waiting in line. In retrospect, we should have done Multnomah Falls as soon as we got there, but hindsight 20/20. While we had to adjust our plans based on parking, the hike to Triple Falls was actually quite lovely.
Gorgeous scenery
The Columbia River Gorge is certainly a feast for the eyes in terms of scenery. I wouldn’t recommend visiting on the weekend though as oh wow was it insanely busy.
What a gorgeous river gorge! I so love waterfalls so I am guessing I’d enjoy this trail. Thank you for sharing this beautiful nature experience of yours.
The Columbia River Gorge has over 90 waterfalls, so you would love it here. While it was insanely busy and tough to find parking, I’m glad we managed to do some hiking and see some of the most popular viewpoints and waterfalls.
Wow! Wonderful place! Love the waterfalls, looks very relaxing and peacefull place.
Thank’s for share Linda. Have an amazing week ahead!
Keep well.
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. It’s incredible how many waterfalls there are in this area. The scenery was spectacular. Enjoy the rest of your week as well. Linda
Always a pleasure visit your blog, Linda. Exactly, looks amazing and the waterfalls sound very relaxing. Enjoy the rest of your week as well.
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You are too kind. I completely agree about how soothing the sound of rushing water is. Hope you have a relaxing weekend.
Keep enjoying your amazing time in nature and great photos for share.
Thank’s Linda, have a wonderful and relaxing weekend as well.
Thanks 🙂
Always a pleasure ☺️
A great road trip Linda and some spectacular waterfalls for your last full day. The Multnomah Falls look splendid and full of water and Ud like to visit the Columbia River Gorge myself sometime.
Despite the heavy traffic, visiting Columbia River Gorge was a great way to end our road trip and take advantage of the nice weather. We were saving the best waterfall for last with Multnomah Falls. It looked like it was from a fairy tale.
I’ve often wondered about exploring the Columbia River Gorge areas, and now I know: plan for traffic delays and crowds. This is actually very helpful to those of us who are planning a trip that way in the not-too-distant future. Your photos are outstanding! Great post.
Nice weather on a weekend always brings out the crowds. We should have known better and left our hotel earlier. Oh well. While we had to adjust some of our hiking plans, it was all good. Triple Falls wasn’t even on our list, but ended up being one of our favourite trails. If you do swing by the Columbia River Gorge, I’d highly recommend visiting on a weekday!
Thank you for the tip! I will remember that when I make our itinerary.
It’s tough because the weekends in general are always busy whether you stay in the city or hit the trails!
I enjoyed your boots on the ground descriptions of the challenges presented the visit. From a peek at Google Maps, there is a parking lot off I84 accessible from either direction. Plenty of parking there, though I imagine if fills up fast.
Thanks for your kind words. We didn’t realize that there was an alternative parking lot to Multnomah Falls until afterwards. And once we reached a certain point along the Historic Columbia River Highway, it was impossible to turn around. Clearly we should have done some more research beforehand. Oh well. Lessons learned.
These are amazing waterfalls and amazing images. Thanks for sharing this idea. Anita
Thanks for your lovely comment. The scenery in the Columbia River Gorge is stunning. It’s incredible just how many waterfalls there are. It makes for some great hiking.
Again, very impressive views!
The scenery in the Columbia River Gorge was spectacular. I’m glad we had such nice weather to enjoy the views. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.
The views ar breathtaking. I keep remind myself when seeing these photo what did the first Europeans felt when seeing this vast wilderness. It’s really a shame that the fires are running wild on these landscapes.
Oh I know. The same can be said about logging too. It’s wild to think how some of these trees took decades to grow only to be destroyed in a blink of an eye.
Incredible hike, incredible scenery, and a wonderful post! The picture of the giant waterfall behind the bridge should be sold to a magazine or at least framed in an 18 x20!!
Thanks for your lovely comment. We had to wait in traffic for over an hour to visit that waterfall, but at least it was beautiful. It looked like something straight from a fairy tale.
Absolutely incredible! This has long been on my travel list so it was fantastic to follow along with you to it today 🙂 I just can’t imagine standing on that bridge next to such a powerful and beautiful waterfall like that.
Thanks for your kind words. I can easily see why the Columbia River Gorge is so popular. It’s the perfect place to go chasing waterfalls. We were saving the best for last with Multnomah Falls. We hiked up to the bridge that separates the lower and upper falls, but it was impossible to stay long as the spray was pretty intense. It was very refreshing though.
So stunning photos of Forest nature with flora and founa , trees and wonderful waterfalls , i
Love the places and your photography and explaining my dear friend 🌷🙏❤️👍 Best Wishes 👏🏼💐
You are too kind. The scenery in the Columbia River Gorge is spectacular. I still can’t get over just how many waterfalls there are. It was a great way to end our holidays. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment. Linda
The trails look great, although sad to see the burned forest. That opening view of the bridge is breathtaking!
This trail to Triple Falls wasn’t even in our radar. But given how limited parking was, when we saw the first parking spot available we took it and decided to give it a whirl. It was a very pleasant hike, but it would have been nice to be hiking under a canopy of leaves for some shade coverage.
I always enjoy reading your post. And this park looks impressive.
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. Even though the park was busy and the traffic was awful, I’m glad we got to hit up a few of the highlights. The scenery was simply stunning.
Mutnomah Falls look very beautiful! I particularly love that shot with the bridge in the middle — it seems out of a fantasy movie! Too bad earlier in the day along the hiking paths you went to many trees were dead. So much damage caused by the recklessness of a person.
We were saving the best waterfall for last. Even though we were stuck in traffic for over an hour, I’m glad we managed to see it as Mutnomah Falls as it looks very enchanting. It was unsettling to see how much of the forest was lost from the forest fire a few years ago. And all because of some kid playing with fireworks. Some of those trees took hundreds of years to grow only to burn down in a blink of an eye.
The sight of those burnt trees is sad – I wonder if they will ever recover to their former glory. Still, the falls are beautiful – I like Horsetail and Multnomah Falls (great photo of the bridge at Multnomah Falls). One must try to remember the beauty of this when sitting in traffic 🙃.
It was a bit unsettling to see the aftermath of the forest fire that raged through here a few years ago. Some of these trees took decades to grow only to burn down in a short amount of time (and all because some kid was playing with fireworks). While the forests weren’t as lush as we were expecting, the waterfalls more than made up for it, even if the traffic was awful.
I knew this was going to be especially scenic as soon as I saw your stunning cover image. Such beautiful waterfalls and of course the river, I love those snatches of views you get through the tress from the trail. Like others I can only shake my head at the sight of the burnt trees. I’m left wondering what became of the firework-playing teen after such devastation.
Aww thanks! Multnomah Falls looks straight out of a fairy tale and it certainly lived up to its reputation for being the most visited waterfall in Oregon. It was wild to read more about the Eagle Creek Fire that swept through here. The kid was playing with fireworks during a fire ban and was throwing them into the canyon. As for what happened to the kid, he had five years of probation, had to do 1,920 hours of community service with the US Forest Service and was required to write apology letters to the people who became trapped on one of the trails when the fire broke out. Doesn’t seem harsh enough IMO.
I loved visiting this area and the waterfalls. I was there in 2018, just after the fires, it’s so sad to think it all could’ve been prevented.
The forest must have looked even more dramatic a year after the Eagle Creek Fire. Many of these trees have been growing for decades only to burn in a matter of minutes. And all because some brat was playing with fireworks. During a fire ban. Not cool.
The Multnomah Falls look absolutely incredible! That is crazy with the wildfires from the fireworks. Hopefully people can learn from that mistake, and use more caution in the future with them. The Columbia River also looks like a beautiful nature spot!
There’s an insane number of waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, but Multnomah Falls is reputed to the best. It certainly lived up to its reputation. It was wild to see just how extensive the damage was from the Eagle Creek Fire. It was even more upsetting to hear how it started. I hope that kid learned his lesson.
Omg, the Multnomah Falls is being added to my PNW road trip bucket list ASAP! How stunning- especially that photo with the bridge in it. I’m glad you were able to enjoy your time there despite the frustrations of traffic and parking. Seeing the after effects of the fire is so sad- we had a really horrific wildfire here on the island recently that was suspected to be human-caused and it grew to over 200 hectares.
There are over 90 waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, but Multnomah Falls is easily the highlight. The traffic was pretty awful and it was a struggle to find parking, which forced us to abandon our itinerary and go with the flow (something I don’t do very often). It actually worked out well as the trail to Triple Falls was one of my favourite hikes from our trip. It was unsettling to see the aftermath from the forest fire and to hear that it was caused by some stupid brat playing with fireworks during a fire ban. So reckless. It hasn’t been a good season for wildfires in Canada and it’s more upsetting to learn that some of them were caused by humans.
What a beautiful place 😍
The scenery in the Columbia River Gorge is spectacular, which was fantastic for hiking. I’m glad we had such beautiful weather to enjoy the views.
The Historic Columbia River Highway sounds incredibly frustrating, but the Multnomah Falls are spectacular! Your photos are superb.
Thanks for your kind words. The traffic was pretty brutal. While we had to shake up our itinerary based on the lack of parking, I’m glad we still managed to do some hiking and check out some of the most popular waterfalls in the park.
Beautiful as always – I love those views of Multnomah Falls 🙂
Multnomah Falls is reputed to be the nicest waterfall in all of Oregon. And it did not disappoint. It looked like something straight out of a fairy tale.
I love your trail description of “getting down to business” – how apt!
The Triple Falls are amazing. and so rare. There are twin falls everywhere.
That kid who burnt down the forest. Holy! I hope he got grounded for a month. How did you learn about that? That is a very hot part of the world, so to not have any tree shade would be brutal.
I was SO happy to see Multnomah Falls! You got a great photo of it – it’s so all that it’s hard to get it in one shot. I think that was one of my first hikes ever in my early 20s. The ‘mile high’ falls just about killed me 🙂
I am sorry to hear how busy it is now. It as practically empty when I first visited but that is how it goes everywhere.
Thanks for your kind words. It’s funny because Triple Falls wasn’t even on our list of trails to hike, but due to traffic, we pretty much parked at the first available spot that we passed. We liked the name of the trail so we decided to give it a whirl. It certainly exceeded our expectations.
It was crazy to learn more about the forest fire that swept through here a few years ago. It all started because of some stupid brat that was throwing fireworks into the canyon. During a burn ban. The kid had five years of probation, had to do 1,920 hours of community service with the US Forest Service and was required to write apology letters to the people who became trapped on one of the trails when the fire broke out. Doesn’t seem harsh enough if you ask me.
Despite the long line to get to Multnomah Falls, I figured we’re only here once and we might as well stop to see the most photographed waterfall in all of Oregon. I’d say it lived up to its reputation. That’s one of the issues with social media these days is that a lot of these spots are becoming more and more popular. Goes to show that it’s time we created some new parks and green spaces 🙂
Holy. That’s quite the story about that kid. Did you read about it? How did you know? I am hoping that 1920 hours of working with trees and the forest will hopefully break through to that kid.
We had a teen boy start a grass fire in my home town of less than 20,000 at the time. His mom made him stand outside the Fire Station with a big apology sign. I totally approve of that mom 🙂
I’m glad you saw Multnomah Falls, even if it was busy. This definitely shaped my love of hiking and made me want to do more. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I read about the fire after our visit to the Columbia River Gorge as I was curious to know when it happened and about the extent of the damage. It’s crazy to hear how quickly fire can spread and can become out of control. Agreed about that mom. It’s amazing that she made that kid stand outside the Fire Station with an apology sign!
The waterfall is just too beautiful, I wonder what it would be like to see the place in person.
It’s amazing how there are so many waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. Even though we had to sit in traffic for over an hour to finally get to Multnomah Falls, it did not disappoint. It looked like something straight out of a fairy tale. Hopefully you’re able to see it for yourself someday. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment. Linda
Oh no! Is that how dangerous fireworks are to have had done that much damage?! You came across such beautiful scenery of waterfalls!
It was crazy to hear how the wild fire started. Apparently the kid was throwing fireworks into the gorge during a fire ban when conditions were dry. Despite the damage, the scenery in the park is still stunning with all those waterfalls.
Sorry finding parking was so tough. That seems to be a common theme everywhere these days . I know that from our travels, too. The struggle was definitely worth it though. The photos you took are amazing !!!! Wow 😳
Oh I know. Whenever the weather is nice, everyone tends to flock to the outdoors. Parking can be a struggle and sitting in traffic is never fun. But I’m glad we waited it out as the scenery was stunning, especially the view of Multnomah Falls.