Oregon

A long weekend in Oregon exploring the vibrant city of Portland, mind blowing Colombia River Gorge and stunning coast line.

Here is a small selection of pics from the sights…

Day 2 = Exploring the Colombia River Gorge and it’s many creeks/waterfalls

Mount Hood hiding in the clouds

Mount Hood hiding in the clouds

Colombia River Gorge with Vista House perched on a rock outcrop

Colombia River Gorge with Vista House perched on a rock outcrop

Multnomah Falls (189m)

Multnomah Falls (189m) is made up of two separate falls.

Multnomah Falls and blue skies

Multnomah Falls and blue skies

Multnomah Falls cliff face

Multnomah Falls cliff face – Credit C. Hermansson

A big colourful butterfly

A big colourful butterfly. Anyone know what is is? It was huge. Credit C. Hermansson.

Colombia River Gorge - Eagle Creek

Colombia River Gorge – Eagle Creek, down steam from Punchbowl Falls

Colombia River Gorge - Eagle Creek, just around the corner from Punchbowl Falls

Colombia River Gorge – Eagle Creek, just around the corner from Punchbowl Falls – Credit C. Hermansson.

Colombia River Gorge - Punch Bowl Falls

Colombia River Gorge – Punch Bowl Falls

The steeps walls and narrow carved out path of the Colombia River Gorge, Eagle Creek.

The steeps walls and narrow carved out path of the Colombia River Gorge, Eagle Creek.

Eagle Creek of the Colombia River Gorge

Eagle Creek of the Colombia River Gorge

Day 3 = Exploring and relaxing on the incredible Oregon coast beaches… (4×4 necessary!)

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area… not bad.

View over Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

View over Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Sunset at Pacific City beach. This happens a lot.

Sunset at Pacific City beach. This happens a lot.

Cannon Beach - the quiet and deserted part!

Cannon Beach – the quiet and deserted part!

Mt Reiner looking majestic

Mt Reiner looking majestic as the sun sets – Credit C. Hermansson

Camilla taking in the views

Camilla taking in the views of the Cape

Camilla over looking the Cape

Camilla over looking the Cape

 

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