MULTNOMAH FALLS, OREGON

Just a short drive outside of Portland, there are some beautiful falls to enjoy called Multnomah Falls. It sits along the Columbian Gorge, which in itself is very scenic with tall rocky mountains that have  several waterfalls coming off the sharp ledges along highway I-84.

The weather was cloudy in the high 40's with rain forcasted in the early afternoon. But we decided to go anyways and check out the views.

When reviews on Tripadvisor stated that the falls are "right off the highway" it literally means that the visitor parking lot is between the westbound and eastbound lanes. Then there is a walkway going under the highway.

At the base of the falls there is a gift store and a small muesum. The kids decided on coins as souvenirs.

At the base of the 620 ft falls the views are spectacular. 

There are several trails leading to higher elevations along a ridge trail. The distance was going to require much more time. 

The trail leading up to the overlooking bridge is paved and an easy ascent. The loss covered trees and fern covered slopes provide a rich green view.