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The Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, and The River, harboring a plethora of fish and birds, and unique plants and invertebrates. In the early 1900s, Portlanders would drive their Model T cars along the Columbia River Highway to gaze at waterfalls. There is said to be over 4000 waterfalls; many are hidden away, but many are just a short hike off the Historic Highway. On this afternoon half-day tour you'll make new friends while exploring "waterfall alley", including views of the Vista House and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon and most visited site in the Pacific Northwest. Your expert guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. You'll continue on to stop at a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA). Tasting fees included.
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Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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On the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
1 hour 35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We'll parallel the Sandy River while driving the western segment of the Columbia River Highway. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.
Admission ticket free -
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Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This 100-year-old 'fanciest rest stop in the world' sits atop a basalt point above the Columbia River, with a 360-degree balcony. The sandstone, limestone, and marble building includes historical interpretation and fancy restrooms.
Admission ticket free -
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A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Admission ticket free -
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The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Admission ticket free -
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Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This 1.5-mile (2.4-km) roundtrip hike will take you to the base of Elowah Falls, providing sunning views of Beacon Rock across the Columbia River along the way.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology.
Admission ticket free -
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Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge. Tasting fees included.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years old.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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