Oregon Visit 2003

Pictures from the Portland area
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The drive up the Columbia River.
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A big rock column in the river.
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One of many islands as seen from a bridge.
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Wind skiers love the Gorge.
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With a tour boat.
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It looks like lots of fun to me.
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Here's Angelo bragging about how big it is!
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Lots of beautiful scenery on our drive.
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The tour boat has returned so we should be on our way.
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Multnomah Falls, a favorite spot for tourists.
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Multnomah Falls again, it is just off the highway, maybe 200 meters.
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I'm standing on a footbridge leading to the bottom of the falls.
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Angelo, John, and Elena enjoying ice cream on a hot day.
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A last view of Multnomah Falls.
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Just down the road, standing on a bridge near another waterfall.
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Nice, quiet, babbling brook through the forest.
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This scenic road passes many waterfalls.
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Walking along the bank through the forest.
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A hidden waterfall. We walked quite awhile to get here.
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Me, standing under an old stone bridge.
View from the scenic highway we're on.
Looking in another direction.
Crown Point Vista House, at one time this was a private home.
The owner had some beautiful views.
The view from a different side of the house.
A last view from Crown Point Vista House.
The fellas plotting what to do next.
A view of Crown Point Vista House from far down the road.
Timberline lodge at Mt. Hood
The windows have a steel brace to hold the weight of the snow in the winter!
Info about the lodge in the fireplace lounge.
Me, Daryl, John, and Elena having a rest.
I'm ready for a hike to the top. Luckily, my senses returned.
A map of the area in the visitor center.