The Columbia River Gorge — known to many Pacific Northwesterners as simply “the Gorge” — is a year round, nature-fueled escape for visitors and residents of Portland, and a road-tripper’s paradise for anyone in the Pacific Northwest. Stretching 75 miles on Interstate 84 in Oregon and Route 14 in Washington, the scenic byway follows the Columbia River, which divides the two states’ borders, dazzling drivers with sweeping cliffside views on either route. And while the rainier months may deter some travelers from passing through, those who venture will be rewarded with waterfalls cascading down these same cliffs.
In between hikes and photo ops, visitors will find options to refuel
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