Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour
Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour
Supplier: Terran Travels
가격: from $85
Reviews: 4.9411764 stars (34 reviews)
요약
The 85-mile (137-km) long Columbia Gorge NSA would be a national park if it weren't a critical transportation corridor. It 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. It was the first scenic highway built in America. 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 tour you'll explore the western, rainforested, southern side of the Gorge, dubbed "waterfall alley" where we'll have you getting wet under a waterfall, peering over cliffs, and learning stories of the area only the locals know. *We are the only operator in Portland who has sneeze guards between the rows in our vehicle.*
The 85-mile (137-km) long Columbia Gorge NSA would be a national park if it weren't a critical transportation corridor. It 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. It was the first scenic highway built in America. 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 tour you'll explore the western, rainforested, southern side of the Gorge, dubbed "waterfall alley" where we'll have you getting wet under a waterfall, peering over cliffs, and learning stories of the area only the locals know. *We are the only operator in Portland who has sneeze guards between the rows in our vehicle.*
세부 사항
* 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.* 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.
* 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.
* Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
* 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.
* A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
* This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
* An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
* A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
* The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
* A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
* Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
* View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
* As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
What's Included
- PA system so people in back can hear their guide- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- OtherLogistics
Director Park (1 city block, 200 ft/61 m per side). The guide will stop where space allows on either side. Look for a black or white van. Driving? Contact us for a free parking location to meet us 15 minutes earlier.Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels