Columbia River Gorge
Cleanly dividing Oregon and Washington is the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, which was carved some 15,000 years ago by cataclysmic glaciers and floods. Driving east from Portland on I-84 (or on the scenic Historic Columbia River Hwy) has you passing high waterfalls and nearly vertical mountain walls, that parallel the mighty Columbia.
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Top places to visit in Columbia River Gorge
Discover the best attractions in Columbia River Gorge from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in OregonBeacon Rock State Park - Attraction in OregonBonneville Dam
- Attraction in OregonColumbia Hills Historical State Park
- Attraction in OregonMaryhill Museum of Art
- Attraction in OregonEagle Creek Recreation Area
- Attraction in OregonStonehenge Memorial
- Attraction in OregonColumbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
- Attraction in OregonColumbia Gorge Museum
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