Historic Columbia River Highway

State: Oregon
Length: 70.0 mi / 112.7 km
Time to Allow: Two hours to drive or three to five days to enjoy this byway.

Travel to magnificent overlooks that provide views of the Columbia River and waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls. Springtime has magnificent wildflower displays, including many endemic plants. The Columbia River formed the last leg of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and was part of the early route of the Oregon Trail.

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• Historic Columbia River Highway Overview
  

  Words fail many travelers who drive the exquisite Historic Columbia River Highway. Every twist and turn brings a new reward, from majestic...

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• "King of Roads"--History of the Historic Columbia River Highway
  

  Take a drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway, a winding road amidst lush green trees and cascading waterfalls, and you’ll be at a loss...

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• 1-Day Trip: A Full Day on the Columbia River
  (Oregon)

  A day-long journey, this trip will take you from one end of the Historic Columbia River Highway to the other, over both sides of the Columbia... [more]

• 2-Day Trip: Historic Columbia River Highway Long Tour
  (Oregon)

  This day trip will take you along some of the most stunning sites of both the western and eastern halves of the Byway, over both sides of the... [more]

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