If you're willing to venture about 30 miles east of downtown Portland, the tallest waterfall in Oregon - and the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest - is located along the Historic Columbia River Highway. It's free to visit year-round. The information center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. The lodge is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. The falls are located off Interstate 84. Parking is at a premium, especially during the summer. From May 26 to Labor Day, a timed-used permit will be required to park in the I-84 parking lot; permits cost $2 and can be purchased at Recreation.gov. (A very limited number of parking spots are available at the historic highway parking lot; to score one, arrive early in the morning or later in the day.)
Read more in Tripatini contributor Lowest Flight Fares´ post 7 of the Best Things to See and Do in Portland, Oregon.
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