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Oregon Day Trips
Get Away From Portland For the Day
Wine Tasting Tours
Just southwest of Portland lie Washington and Yamhill Counties in the heart of Oregon's wine country, boasting more than 100 wineries and 9,000 acres of vineyards. The mild climate in this part of the Willamette Valley is often compared to the Burgandy region of France and the area is recognized for producing some of the best Pinot noir in the world.
Many of the vineyards have wine-tasting rooms and tours available for their customers.
»Willamette Valley Winery Listings
Oregon Coast Beaches
The North Oregon coast beaches are within two hours drive of Portland. The spectacular coastline has much to offer its visitors - breathtaking views of unspoiled beaches, sand dunes, and rocky cliffs and miles of nature and hiking trails. Although the north coast waters are too cold for most people to swim, wet-suit surfing is popular on some beaches.
 Live Oregon Coast Camera (OSU)
» Oregon Beach Towns List
Mount St Helens
On a clear day, a drive to Mt. St. Helens makes a great day trip from Portland. The snow-covered Mt. St. Helens looks like a giant ice-cream cone in the distant sky.
The famous volcano erupted on May 18, 1980 and remnants of the devastation can still be seen twenty-five years later.
Live Mount St Camera (USGA)
» Read More About Mt St Helens
Columbia River Gorge
The picturesque Columbia River Gorge is a river canyon that separates Oregon and Washington states. It is 80 miles in length and in some areas the black basalt cliffs are up to 4,000 feet deep. It is one of the most scenic naturally preserved areas in United States. There are 77 waterfalls on the Oregon side of the Gorge including Multnomah Falls, the second-highest year-round waterfall in the U.S. Hiking, mountain biking, and wind-surfing are popular sports that are enjoyed in the Columbia River Gorge.
Live Columbia River Gorge St Camera (KATU)
Multnomah Falls
Located 30 miles east of Portland on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is one of the most spectacular sights in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. A hiking trail leads across Benson Bridge, which is located between the upper and lower falls. In winter, the frozen waterfall is breathtakingly beautiful. Built in 1925, Multnomah Falls Lodge is a day lodge only, which offers a full service restaurant serving northwest cuisine as well as a lounge and bar, snack bar, and a gift shop.
www.multnomahfallslodge.com
503.695.2376
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