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"King of Roads"--History of the Historic Columbia River Highway

Take a drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway, a winding road amidst lush green trees and cascading waterfalls, and you’ll be at a loss for words. The explosion of color and sound is a sensory feast and a wonder to behold. But the intrigue of the highway doesn’t...
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Hood River: The Windsurfing Capital of the World

With winds sculpted by the Columbia River Gorge and currents from the Columbia River, windsurfers around the world recognize Hood River, Oregon as their capital city. Nestled in the shadow of Mount Hood along the Historic Columbia River Highway, at the north end of the Mt....
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Biking the Historic Columbia River Highway

Before the Interstate Highway System carved its wide lanes across the country, the Historic Columbia River Highway in northern Oregon took travelers past some of the most breathtaking, serene, and magnificent sights the Columbia River Gorge had to offer. The Gorge, an 80-mile...
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Pacific Crest Trail

It's a unique vacation that begins in a Mexican desert at its hottest and ends smack-dab in the middle of a Canadian winter, but those who travel the Pacific Crest Trail take pride in their uniqueness. A thru-hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail learns a new reckoning for time,...
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Historic Columbia River Highway Overview

Words fail many travelers who drive the exquisite Historic Columbia River Highway. Every twist and turn brings a new reward, from majestic waterfalls such as Bridal Veil Falls and Multnomah Falls, to astounding views from the tops of cliffs over 900 feet above the river....
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1-Day Trip: A Full Day on the Columbia River
(Oregon)

A day-long journey, this trip will take you from one end of the Historic Columbia River Highway to the other, over both sides of the Columbia River, and back again. You will see stunning vistas, hike to magnificent waterfalls, and immerse yourself in local history. [more]
2-Day Trip: Historic Columbia River Highway Long Tour
(Oregon)

This day trip will take you along some of the most stunning sites of both the western and eastern halves of the Byway, over both sides of the Columbia River, and provide you with the opportunity to explore this historical treasure both by car and on foot. [more]
1-Day Trip: A Half-Day Historic Walking Tour with Wildflowers
(Oregon)

In Portland with a free afternoon? Try this itinerary which fills up half a day on the Historic Columbia River Highway's nearby historic spots, and wildflower havens--with a little bit of hiking to stretch your legs. Then return to Portland more than ready to dine out in one... [more]
1-Day Trip: Westward Ho!!
(Oregon)

Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark as you travel west across Oregon, starting at The Dalles and ending in Portland. [more]