Multnomah Falls : Beautiful easy to see waterfalls!!

Multnomah Falls

If you ever wanted to see a very large waterfall up close but only have to walk a short distance from a parking lot, then Multnomah Falls is for you. It was a refreshing view and experience. There's hiking trails that lead up to the top of the hill, with a bridge area midway up that gives a better view of the waterfall.Located just off I-84 and exit 35


You can see the falls as soon as you walk up to the park. A short .2 mile walk gets you to the famous bridge, that crosses the two rocks, that frame the falls. If you like, you can walk the additional .8 mile steep trail up to to the top of the falls.
After you are done, you can eat the beautiful and historic lodge at the base of the falls and dry off from the mist in front of the fire.

If you have any extra time at all, take US 30 back to Portland/Troutdale instead of I-84. There are many other waterfalls and spectacular pull offs of views of the gorge along US 30.

Oregon Scenic Views - 101

If you plan to travel through Oregon and have the time to take the scenic route through the state along Highway 101, you won't be disappointed. It takes around 4hrs drive to reach the ocean shore from Seattle. The views and interesting day trips are many and varied. 45 miles north of the border is the Rogue River. 3 miles south of Florence you'll come to a lot of sand dunes and Honeyman Park. It is the second largest state park campground in the state. There are two miles of sand dunes between the park and the ocean.You can take a dune buggy (holds about 20 people) ride through the dunes. You can rent smaller dune buggies, too.   This is a great place for playing in the sand and freshwater lake.

11 miles north of Florence are the Sea Lion Caves. This is a natural cavern where sea lions live. There are about 200 Steller sea lions that make the caves their home. It's also a great spot to get a great picture of Heceta Head lighthouse, considered by many to be the most photographed lighthouse on the west coast.

Wifey!!

Just north of Newport Bay is Yaquina Head lighthouse and state park. There is a day use fee here, too, but it includes alot. There's a lighthouse which you may be lucky enough to tour---it isn't open all the time. Finally, you'll come to Astoria.  A beautiful hilly town with victorian houses and fishing on the Columbia River.