Oregon: Columbia River Gorge

We drove on the scenic byway along the Columbia River Gorge, one of the seven wonders of Oregon. Our first stop was at the Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint. This was the view looking east. Our next stop was at the Vista House at Crown Point, shown on the right.

Vista House was completed in 1918 as a tribute to Oregon's pioneers. It was begun shortly after construction on the scenic highway, the first in the United States, was started. It offers wonderful views to the east

and the west. It was a hazy day so our view was a bit limited.