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| View of the Columbia River Gorge from the Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint. |
One of the most beautiful days you can spend in Oregon is
driving through the Columbia River Gorge.
The Columbia Gorge, just a few miles east of Portland, is a long canyon
cut through by the Columbia River. The
Columbia Gorge has historical significance.
Lewis and Clark paddled down the Columbia River. The Columbia River Highway, one of America's great scenic drives, was built in the
early 1900s and was one of the first paved roads in the Pacific Northwest. Today there is also a major highway that
travels through the Columbia River Gorge, but sightseers will want to avoid the
interstate and instead follow the slower Historic Columbia River Highway,
making stops along the way to enjoy the views, waterfalls, and trails.