I found this popular overlook while driving by the Columbia River Gorge in Corbett. It's known for…read moreits panoramic views of the gorge and a beautiful view of the Crown Point Vista House. I learned that The Portland Women's Forum purchased the land to prevent development & to preserve the natural beauty along the gorge & then later donated it to the state in 1963. The names of all the women are listed. I love the location of this overlook as it's easy to view from the roadside which makes it an easy stop for travelers on the Historic Columbia River Highway. This is also located right next to Chanticleer Point.

Ah! The last free viewpoint on the historic hiway 30 going east.As of yet still no parking fee…read moreunlike Vista House and others. Been coming here for decades and the view never disappoints. Plenty of hikes nearby. No amenities. And the viewfinder is gone. Needs a lil TLC but a lovely stop on Larch.

Can't believe we're reviewing BRIDGES but here we are. Other than snowplows leaving piles of snow…read morethat then lead to cars driving over them and plumetting to their death, the bridge is OK. https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2022/02/family-of-man-whose-car-crashed-off-glenn-jackson-bridge-into-columbia-river-sues-odot-for-12-million.html?outputType=amp

The bridge has been very good to me. I travel often to Tacoma and Bellingham Washington to see my…read morefamily and I've never had any issues. The speed limit is 55 ...I go a little faster than that but I've never been held up or pulled over :)

Its was just nice to be on the state line. Half in Oregon and half in Washington. We were on a…read morebridge that stated we were leaving Oregon and entering Washington

My family and I always take pics of welcome state signs when we cross state lines. We are always…read morethankful when they are situated in in a place we can temporarily safely park to take the pic, like a wide emergency lane or spacious grassy area. Both signs did. You do have to cross a bridge at least along the Portland area. The only thing is that the Oregon sign needed some TLC since it's a bit faded. But great places for pictures

"The Gateway to the Gorge," Troutdale is near the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia rivers, 17…read moremiles from downtown Portland to the west and 14 miles to iconic Multnomah Falls to the east. if you head south, you are on your way up to Mt. Hood. Troutdale is in the center of it all! Whenever I drive to the Columbia Gorge, which is frequently, I can feel my breathing relax as I pass through Troutdale and the immense beauty of the Columbia River and basalt cliffs of the Gorge immediately unfolds and surrounds me. I'm in my happy place! But there is more to Troutdale than passing through! The quaint town whose first settlers arrived in 1850, still has some of the historical buildings. There are several antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. The town hosts an art walk on the first Friday from May through September and has several other festivals throughout the year. The tree lighting in December brings all the residents together. Glenn Otto Park, a 6.38 acre park off the East Columbia Highway, is super popular. With riverfront access, the warm months are filled with lots of activities: swimming, rafting, picnicking and walking the trails. There is a playground, a covered picnic area and restrooms. The Sam Cox Great Room and the covered picnic areas can be reserved for parties & picnics. Important to note - no pets or alcohol allowed at the Park. While at the park or in Troutdale, stop at the Sugarpine Drive-In, a popular restaurant and ice cream shop with a drive through and walk up window. The newly opened Troutdale Station is a huge food cart pod that has indoor seating with air conditioning and heat. You can enjoy a variety of food from the dozens of food carts, most a branch of popular food carts in Portland, and adult beverages from the huge bar that lines the back wall. The Columbia Gore Outlets are right off the exit and while it's a pale shadow of its former self, there is a drive through Starbucks, a Coach outlet, Eddie Bauer, Levi's, Rocky Mountain Chocolate, Lane Bryant, Torrid, Rue21, Jockey, Fashion Footware and several others still in business. And of course, you can and should drive the scenic highway From Troutdale up to Crown Point for sweeping 180 degree views of the Columbia River then back down along the row of 7 waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls. it's a spectacular ride in all seasons. Troutdale is the gateway to the Gorge and also a destination!

As a resident here for 6 years, I'm very pleased with the changes in the downtown area. The variety…read moreand quality of restaurants is improving and although parking is becoming more of a problem, I always can find a spot somewhere. Glen Otto park is a delightful spot in the summer (and next to SugarPine!) and LoLo's pizza is the best! City Hall has been responsive to my questions, and my specific neighborhood (near Kane and Sunrise Park) is safe, with friendly neighbors, and well managed landscaping. Being so close to the hospital, Safeway, and I-84 are also pluses.

The Sellwood Bridge at the edge of Sellwood Park is one of those quiet starting points that feels…read morelike the beginning of an adventure. If you've been following along, today was a bridge loop and this is where it kicked off. Easy parking, clean walkways, and options in every direction. The Springwater Corridor runs off to the right, or you cross over and let the day unfold from there. Simple. Perfect. The bridge itself is something special. The current span opened in 2016, replacing the original 1925 crossing, and it's Portland's only steel deck-arch bridge. That rugged steel underneath paired with the smooth concrete above it's got grit and polish all at once. And those arches? Clean, bold, and built to be admired. Catch it at night and it really comes alive. The arches glow, the river reflects it back, and suddenly it's not just a bridge it's a whole scene. Not the main attraction... but the perfect place to begin.

I like the sellwood bridge (the old one was -1 star). It's neither ugly nor beautiful but is…read morefunctional. The 5pm traffic can get a little interesting at times. This is a great bridge to walk/bike/run as it feels safe and there's room from motor vehicles!

It's Portland Heritage and History!!! We should always seek out knowledge and what a great place to…read moregain a little history and knowledge. The house is a time capsule it's a little eerie, it's staged as if they went on Holiday and never returned. From the authentic period clothing on mannequins that can also be found in photos, to their Knick-knacks and memorabilia. It's like stepping back to the early 1900's. The house isn't Pittock Mansion Status, but it shows the working family farm life and the docets are very informative and point out little tidbits of history to watch for as you wander the property on a self guided tour. Total time in the house was about 30minutes and another 15 exploring the gardens and farm area. Pretty good activity on a cloudy day we took 2 teens and they found everything interesting. 4 stars because the building is in dire need of repairs.

We visited the house for the Winterville holiday festival. Based on the website, it seems like 2016…read morewas the first year this took place, so it's a new event. Essentially, the event is only for two weekends in December. The house was decorated for the holidays a la Pittock Mansion. In one of the rooms they had amateur string players playing holiday music, and there were a few docents around the house providing historic information on the home. The house itself was decorated with Christmas lights, and they also had a sort of Christmas light garden out front. Outdoors next to the house they had a cute wooden sleigh with a decent Santa. Pictures with Santa (with your personal camera or phone) were included in the admission price. Next to that was a tent with concessions and live holiday music. They had alcoholic beverages for purchase as well as hot chocolate and non alcoholic cider for the kids. While we were there we heard choral music from what looked to be a high school choir. There was a vendor fair as well, but, frankly, it was terrible. Not sure if they normally have more vendors and no one showed up due to concerns over road conditions, but there were like three booths, and the tent was mostly empty. Parking was at the business center across the street, and there were volunteers to safely walk you across the road. Overall, this was a cute little event. The price was a little high for a winter event, in my opinion, but it was pretty reasonable considering the fact that it also included the tour of the historic home as well as all of the Christmas displays.

God, I remember the days before the China Gates were built. I have fond memories of visiting…read moreCindy's Adult Bookstore back in the day (for non sex and drug purposes mind you) which was located just behind the gates. As they were building the China Gates back in 1986, some of us were concerned that the new gates would obstruct and ruin our pristine view of Cindy's. Poor Cindy's. After Portland City Commissioner Randy Leonard made Cindy's turn off its electricity in 2008, its roof soon collapsed and the unfortunate Cindy's was later demolished altogether. It was a sad day for folks that liked to skulk about soliciting sex and drugs and the kind of folks that would purchase alcohol for those that were under aged at the time. We were right about one thing; those gates really did block our view of Cindy's. 2016 - Review # 10

I like this gate, yes the gate was put up after the neighborhood had already changed. The gate…read moreis nice though and a reminder of what was. Yeah, our Chinatown may not be great like the one in San Francisco or.... There is a lot more out on 82nd then near downtown. Still there is a lot of history here, and a few places left. Tip-contenue on to the Lan-Su Gardens...

I have come to appreciate Lee Kelly's many sculptures around town, Made of metal with heavy lines…read morethey often, like this one have matching seating, This one even has a matching drinking fountain. This Sculpture, named Water Sculpture, is part of the Frank Beach Memorial Fountain. I debated which name to use, the water comes from the sculpture, In the end i gave it the artist's name for it. Dedicated in 1975 the sculpture and fountain are surrounded, in season with with the plants and flowers of the garden. It is a pleasent and peaceful setting made better by the sculpture