Hiking the Gorge

While camping down in Portland, Theresa, William and I all went hiking in the Gorge. Theresa even took us there in Florence (her 1965 Rambler). The old highway is so beautiful and it made me wish we had all day to stop and see it all!

Sometimes it’s fun to play tourist in your own backyard!

First stop… Vista House. The new renovations are gorgeous! Totally worth the time!

  Multnomah Falls was pretty crowded on such a nice summer day! We decided to hike up to the top… Two old ladies can’t keep up with a 15 year old, so we didn’t even try. He met us there… ;o)  I didn’t feel so bad coming down when I saw all those people huffing and puffing up the hill. It’s nice not to be the only one.

a lot of people throw money, and garbage, into the falls :o(

  

looking down from the top

  

On the way to the next falls, we stopped at this tunnel and Will did a bit of rock climbing and cave exploring…

After the hike up Multnomah Falls we weren’t sure about hiking Horsetail. I am so glad we did! It was way better!!!

Horsetail Falls

       

view from the trail

Upper Horsetail Falls (Ponytail Falls)

  

These falls are not only less crowded and easier on the legs, but you can walk behind it and swim in the pool below!

On the way home we hit one more viewpoint…

Last stop??? A super Italian restaurant in Troutdale! We were starving!!!