We headed out the 84 East for a gorgeous drive along the Columbia River Gorge. Our first stop was Multnomah Falls.
What a site! It was a little chilly and damp this morning, but the view couldn't be beat.
We did the short hike up to the bridge for a few pictures and a little mist spray from the falls.
The path up was so pretty with mossy trees
and trickling streams.
The sound was so powerful as the water hit the rocks and creek below.
We stopped in the lodge for some hot cocoa and to check out the museum.
Even the parking lot area was picture perfect.
We headed further East and found this cool fish hatchery.
We saw rainbow trout and sturgeon in all life stages and loved walking around the grounds.
Above are a few pictures of the Columbia River Gorge along our drive. We were on the Oregon side and looked over to the state of Washington.
We made one final stop along the 84 for ice cream at the Cascade Locks before heading back into Portland.
Washington Park is home to the Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, Children's Museum, Japanese Tea Gardens and so much more. We took advantage of the sunshine and walked all around the Rose Garden and surrounding grounds.
Such a unique amphitheater!
Our last stop of the day was Pittock Mansion…home to Henry and Georgiana Pittock (Portland Pioneers in the early 1900's).
We toured the many rooms of the mansion
and walked through the back of the house
to take in the stunning views of downtown Portland.
