This is part 1 of our Saturday excursion to Oregon to see the many waterfalls along a small section of the Columbia River Gorge. We loved it! We really can't wait to go back on a better weather day, so if there are any takers to come see the falls, let us know and we'll plan to take you there!
Our first lookout point along the Columbia River Gorge. As you can see the weather was not in our favor. It was a rainy day which made for some OK pictures, but we love our new camera (obviously) and have been learning some new tricks that helped us "weather the storm."
Our first lookout point along the Columbia River Gorge. As you can see the weather was not in our favor. It was a rainy day which made for some OK pictures, but we love our new camera (obviously) and have been learning some new tricks that helped us "weather the storm."
The Gorge. I think this picture looks better when we are in it :)
It was so incredibly green here, even in the winter, so we set our camera to accentuate the green. We think we got some pretty cool shots...
Shouldn't this be the cover of some good book? Hopefully not a book about some road that you shouldn't go down...
Our attempts to be artistic
Old meets new in this fabulous vintage Bell photo taken in 1952
This is Bridal Veil Falls- That is the Washington side of the river (the rest of the waterfalls are on the Oregon side). I think there is a Bridal Veil Falls in just about every state. Too bad we can't get a closer shot.
The best scenery I've seen yet!
This is Oregon's version of Spanish moss. Moss grows on just about anything out here.
Follow the.... green brick road. No munchkins though... Must be hibernating.
Wahkeena Falls. Probably one of the more picturesque falls.
Wahkeena Falls up close.
The grand-daddy of the Gorge waterfalls is Multnomah Falls. As you can read it is one tall waterfall. You've probably seen it before...
By this time we're getting pretty soaked by rain, as well as many of our photos... Despite the rain, we came away with a few good ones. Next time we'll bring an umbrella... for the camera. Not for us of course because only silly tourists use umbrellas.
Standing on the bridge looking down at the lower falls.
Unfortulately we cannot do this waterfall justice with the photos we came away with. With so much rain it was either a blurry or rain-spotted picture. Next time...
Look at us locals... Drenched in rain, no umbrella, and still smiling :)
Side note- I'm still learning to enjoy this rain. Ironically for our two-hour car ride home the sun decided to come out, and I may have complained about it more than once.
This is the best one we managed to get. It was truly a majestic waterfall and even bigger and louder in person! It's a total of over 600 ft!
My favorite scenery again. Love that smile!
To finish reading the adventures of Rob and Schaefer, continue back up the most recent post which is part 2.
I love Multnomah Falls!! We went to the Portland/Seattle area on our Madrigal tour in high school. It is such a beautiful place! Good for you guys! You look great in your "non-touristy" gear!
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