The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area encompasses 292,500 acres, the entire length of the Columbia River Gorge. It spans two states, extreme southern Washington and northern Oregon,and runs from the mouths of Sandy River to the Deschutes River. The Columbia River Gorge is unique in both its natural and cultural history, as well as its designation as a National Scenic Area.
Plummeting 620 feet, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States. Nearly 2 million visitors a year come to see this fantastic waterfall!