Take The Multnomah Falls Trail Challenge
I set my eyes to Portland, Oregon for many reasons. Historically, it marks the climactic finale of Manifest Destiny, the idea that we as a nation were meant to expand from sea to sea, possibly as a testament to our American restless nature. It's also the self-proclaimed beer capital of the US with over 60 local breweries. Portland also is home to some of the finest walking and hiking trails that even Lewis and Clark couldn't pass up.
As Portland would have it, there are several natural trails that run through national parks within an hour radius of the city. Possibly one of the most famous sits at the foot of Multnomah Falls, an enchanting year round waterfall located off the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Greeting the Giant
To get to these trails, you'll drive for about half an hour east on highway 84 towards the Columbia River Gorge and simply follow the signs on the left that lead you to the trails. Upon arrival you'll notice that the long line of cars ahead of you are searching impatiently for openings near the park, so you may have to do a few circles to swoop in on an available parking spot. Just fight the urge to follow other bad example visitors who are parking behind patrons because you will be greeted by a distraught visitor or a nice
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Rushing water and about a dozen more falls lie upstream from the Multnomah drop off as well as a collection of smooth boulders formed from lava hundreds of years ago. The path goes on for several miles, but be wary as it gets less formed, more wet, and steeper in certain areas. If you're still up to the challenge many more photo opportunities await as less patrons make it up that far. And if you're fortunate to catch the elusive Sasquatch be sure to take a snapshot and bring confirmation to the world that the mystical creature
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