Historic
Columbia River Scenic byway
16 June
2017
We took a
bus tour of the original scenic route 30 loop. Despite the heavy rain, we
stopped at Chanticleer Point, followed by a stop at the historic Vista house
for a foggy view of the river. We then continued the Old Scenic highway, where
we saw numerous falls including: the
Latourell, Wahkeema, Multnomah and Horsetail falls. With the heavy rains, we
only explored the Multnomah Falls in any detail. It was poring rain so hard, I
was sure my camera would be damaged trying to get these pictures. Somehow it survived.
We then
stopped at the Bonneville ACOE visitor center to learn about the flood control
on the Columbia River. An amazing number of eels were passing thru the fish
ladder system.
Next, we
headed high into the clouds and rain to Timberline Lodge built in 1937 and
dedicated by FDR. In good weather, it is
said to have a great view of MT Hood. We
had heavy rain and fog with no view but enjoyed visiting the lodge and ski
resort. Skiing is possible year around
on MT Hood most years. There was about
four feet of snow at the time of our visit.
2 comments:
Your camera did you proud regardless of heavy rain! Too bad the weather was so goopy 'cause the entire gorge is so photogenic. Oh well, next time!
You got some great pics despite the rains. Multnoma Falls were beautiful, and I love the pictures of the clouds in the hills.
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