Columbia River Gorge

We spent the last week wandering around and exploring both sides of the gorge area and nearby Portland. What an amazing area, the views from both sides of the river are stunning. The Oregon side was always a little hazier due to the wildfire that is still actively burning. We didn't see any fire but we did see smoke coming from several areas still. We explored the Guler Ice Caves (caves are the coolest), Mt. Adams and the Conboy national wildlife refuge in Washington. In Oregon we drove around Mt. Hood, hiked LakeTrillium and Mirror Lake and spent a day in Portland visiting Powell's books and Washington Park. Portland was.... interesting. Definitely some unique fashion choices. In this area I preferred the Washington side. Just a little slower and more laid back vibe. Although if you need to do any shopping, most of that is on the Oregon side and you have to travel over one of two toll bridges to get across the river. $1 or $2 depending on which bridge you choose. The Bridge of the Gods is part of the Pacific Crest Trail, very beautiful and convenient and probably the more poplar of the two however it was much more narrow. I think I made an eeek face all the way across.

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