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.

Go rafting on the Colorado River from Glenwood Springs
Gentle float trip suitable for kids under the age of 5 years
Short duration leaves you time to enjoy other activities during the day
Guide provides life jackets and paddles

What To Expect

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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

Columbia River Highway

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

Sandy River

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

Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint

Here’s your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vista House

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

Latourell Falls

A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shepperd’s Dell State Natural Area

This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
• Admission Ticket Free

Bridal Veil Falls State Park

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

Wahkeena Falls

A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
• Admission Ticket Free

Multnomah Falls

The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Oneonta Gorge

A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
• Admission Ticket Included

Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge

Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beacon Rock

View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
• Admission Ticket Free

Elowah Falls

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

Bonneville Lock & Dam

Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.

• Admission Ticket Free

Bonneville Hatchery

Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
• Admission Ticket Free

Bridge of the Gods

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

Phelps Creek Vineyards

Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge. Tasting fees included.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Rooster Rock State Park

As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America’s oldest continuously running nudist beach!
• Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years old.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Include

Wine Tasting Fees at 1 vineyard
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Snacks
PA system so people in back can hear their guide
Entry/Admission – Multnomah Falls

Exclude

Gratuity (always appreciated)