- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - The Columbia Gorge is a place of history. Its geologic origins date to massive flows of lava millions of years ago, carved much more recently by tremendous icy floods at the end of the latest glaciation. Native Americans settled here at least 10,000 years before the first European explorers. Lewis & Clark came down the Columbia Gorge, and the Oregon Trail pioneers followed soon after, pausing briefly before continuing their journey westward. Sternwheelers and railroads, hydroelectric dams and aluminum plants became the engines of later industry.
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
- Knowledgeable and Experienced Local Guide
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- Convenient Pick-up & Drop-off At Downtown Portland Hotels
- Gratuities
The Cascade Mountain Range, as we know it today, was formed millions of years ago when lava and other pyroclastic materials flowed west from its origin to the Pacific Ocean, layering Western Oregon with a dense coat of basaltic rock. Fast forward to the Pleistocene Ice Age, about 15,000 years in the past, when the Lake Missoula Flood caused by water, ice, rock and mud propelled from what is now Montana to the Pacific Ocean, sculpted the Columbia River Gorge. Embark on a journey to appreciate the mesmerizing cliff faces, rock structures, stunning waterfalls, and spectacular views that have crowned the Columbia River National Scenic Area as one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Join our passionate tour-guides, as they take you through the Gorge’s most remarkable spots, while providing an all-encompassing narrative of this amazing landscape and its fascinating evolution.
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