Columbia River Gorge, Oregon/Washington – The Historic Columbia River Highway
The mighty Columbia River Gorge separates the states of Washington and Oregon. The river has long provided enormous resources to the region: scenic, natural (fishing, power, transportation), cultural, and recreational. It became the first designated U.S. National Scenic Area in 1986. The original auto route, US-30, now known as the Historic Columbia River Highway offers access to spectacular scenery you would never imagine from the Interstate. More…