Oregon’s
largest and best known mountain stands guard beside the Columbia River
within viewing distant from Portland. Mt. Hood and the cliffs of the
awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge look down on quaint riverfront
towns, countless waterfalls and exhilarating windsurfing waters.At 11,239 feet Mt. Hood is the second most climbed peak in the world. The often photographed Mt. Hood is home to Historic Timberline Lodge, a classic post-depression make work project in 1929.
Next, travel the scenic route to Hood River Valley where you will stop at a fruit stand to sample the bounty for which the valley is known. Runoff from Mt. Hood’s volcanic slopes enrich the soils in the valley making Hood River Valley one of the largest fruit growing regions in Oregon.
Lunch (on own) is under the Bridge of the Gods on the scenic Columbia River.
The tour continues to Multnomah Falls, plummeting 620 feet to the river gorge floor. At the base of the fall sits, Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge, circa 1925. You can either climb the foot path to the Benson Bridge or visit the lodge in its entire splendor.
Travel the scenic highway visit Crown Point Vista House along with a photo stop at Latourell, Wahkenna and Horsetail Falls from your coach window. Continue on the scenic highway en route to Downtown Portland arriving around 5:30 PM at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 8.5 HOURS
Oregon’s
largest and best known mountain stands guard beside the Columbia River
within viewing distant from Portland. Mt. Hood and the cliffs of the
awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge look down on quaint riverfront
towns, countless waterfalls and exhilarating windsurfing waters.
At 11,239 feet Mt. Hood is the second most climbed peak in the world. The often photographed Mt. Hood is home to Historic Timberline Lodge, a classic post-depression make work project in 1929.
Next, travel the scenic route to Hood River Valley where you will stop at a fruit stand to sample the bounty for which the valley is known. Runoff from Mt. Hood’s volcanic slopes enrich the soils in the valley making Hood River Valley one of the largest fruit growing regions in Oregon.
Lunch (on own) is under the Bridge of the Gods on the scenic Columbia River.
The tour continues to Multnomah Falls, plummeting 620 feet to the river gorge floor. At the base of the fall sits, Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge, circa 1925. You can either climb the foot path to the Benson Bridge or visit the lodge in its entire splendor.
Travel the scenic highway visit Crown Point Vista House along with a photo stop at Latourell, Wahkenna and Horsetail Falls from your coach window. Continue on the scenic highway en route to Downtown Portland arriving around 5:30 PM at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 8.5 HOURS