Waterfalls and Legends: A Columbia River Gorge Self-Guided Drive

Overview

This 140-mile driving loop explores the geologically violent and breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. Traveling from mossy rainforests to high-desert plateaus, you’ll trace pioneer history and dramatic landscapes carved by Ice Age floods. Highlights include: * Iconic Waterfalls: View the 620-foot Multnomah Falls and the elegant Latourell Falls. * Historical Marvels: Visit the "Crown Jewel" Vista House and a full-scale concrete Stonehenge. * Unique Legends: Discover the "Bigfoot Capital," where harming a Sasquatch is a felony. * Nature & Wildlife: Meet Herman, an 80-year-old sturgeon, and see "Silver Skeleton" forests recovering from fire. * Geological Giants: Marvel at the 848-foot Beacon Rock monolith.