Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

This breathtaking river canyon offers a dramatic landscape carved through the Cascade Mountain Range. Spanning eighty miles and reaching depths of up to 4,000 feet, the area features a diverse environment ranging from verdant conifer forests to expansive grasslands. Visitors can explore a stunning geological corridor defined by soaring cliffs, jagged spires, and high ridges. As the sole sea-level passage through the mountains, the central river provides a magnificent backdrop for those seeking to immerse themselves in a vast, natural wonder characterized by its unique rain shadow effects and striking topography.