A black-and-white image looking through a receding arched tunnel with openings on the side, each smaller than the last, drawing the eye toward a bright sliver of light at the far end. The rough-hewn stone walls are dramatically lit, carving stark highlights and deep shadows that give the passage an almost cathedral-like quality. The flat, paved floor contrasts with the organic curves of the carved rock above.

A tunnel with multiple #Openings -- Mitchell Point Tunnel in the Columbia River Gorge.
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Orygun gorge sunrise & gas. #columbiarivergorge

Breath of the forest — Multnomah Falls, Oregon

#multnomahfalls #oregon #columbiarivergorge #waterfall #travel

This is a picture I took of the Vista House in March 2008. The Vista House was built between 1916-1918 on Crown Point overlooking the Columbia River.

This is a picture I took of the Vista House in March 2008. The Vista House was built between 1916-1918 on Crown Point overlooking the Columbia River.
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Stone
#VistaHouse
#ColumbiaRiverGorge
#Oregon

A fun waterfall that is off the beaten path. A great place for some solitude and to recharge.
Have a great day
Nature photo day 429
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Torrents of water down multiple drops in a fish ladder, Bonneville Dam. Photo probably by Bruce W. Falk. -JBF

Parental photo; fish ladder, Bonneville Dam, Oregon; circa 1950. From a negative. #analogphotography #blackandwhitephotography #bonneville #columbiarivergorge #negative #oregon #pacificnorthwest

View from an overlook of the Columbia River Gorge upriver from Portland, Oregon on a moody, misty morning

Women's Forum Overlook view upriver along the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, upriver from Portland one foggy November morning.

#scape #photography #nature #oregon #ECK #ForestFriday #photosky #columbiarivergorge

A few more moments from Maryhill Stonehenge.

Quiet, windswept, and worth the stop.

#thelongwaymac #slowtravel #pnwtravel #explorewashington #pnwonderland #columbiarivergorge #travelcouple #wanderwithpurpose

Long exposure of Elowah Falls cascading down a moss-covered basalt cliff

Two waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge in December. High water volume, green moss everywhere, and long...
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Long exposure of Wahclella Falls with a footbridge and silky creek in foreground

Two waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge in December. High water volume, green moss everywhere, and long...
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Wahclella Falls dropping between mossy boulders and ferns in winter

Two waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge in December. High water volume, green moss everywhere, and long...
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Something about waterfalls, they seems to soothe the soul and relax the mind. Such a great stress reducer.
Hope you enjoy your day
Nature photo day 422
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What appears to be a cliffside face in profile, with mouth open, looking out from the summit of extinct volcano Larch Mountain. In the remoteness: Sweeping clouds, forested ridges, and two snow-topped mountains. -JBF

Primordial onlooker; Larch Mountain, Oregon, 6-24-21. Visible in this shot: Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams, both in Washington state. #cascademountains #clouds #columbiarivergorge #oregon

Sometimes the road rewrites the plan.

We couldn’t take I-90 from Pasco to Poulsbo due to snow in the mountains, so we had to find another way.

Not the route we expected—but definitely a stop worth making.

That’s the spirit of taking the long way.

#TheLongWayMac #TravelWriting #ColumbiaRiverGorge

Day Trip to Columbia River Gorge, Oregon's Waterfall Highway Experience the best of Oregon’s natural beauty with a day trip to Columbia River Gorge. Explore iconic Multnomah Falls, hike scenic trails, and enjoy breathtaking views from Vista House. Discover hidden gems like the Hood River Lavender Farm, Rowena Crest Viewpoint, and the Gorge Beer Trail. Whether you're chasing waterfalls, wine tasting, or mountain biking, this guide ensures you won't miss a thing. Plan your perfect day trip to Columbia River Gorge, one of the top attractions near Portland, Oregon.

Ready to hike, chase waterfalls, sip wine,, snap Insta-worthy pics, and soak in all the PNW vibes? 🌲🥾😎 Read my guide ⬇️ #ColumbiaRiverGorge

Flowing waterfall at Wakena Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, taken in April 2009.

Flowing waterfall at Wakena Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, taken in April 2009.
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Flowing
#WakenaFalls
#ColumbiaRiverGorge

Flowing water over rocks in the Columbia River Gorge, taken in March 2008.

Flowing water over rocks in the Columbia River Gorge, taken in March 2008.
#BlueSkyArtShow
#Flowing
#ColumbiaRiverGorge

Laura Brennan Bissell bought property in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in 2021. She became a Gorge commissioner in 2024. Now she wants changes. https://columbiainsight.org/a-california-winemaker-is-fighting-to-roll-back-gorge-protections-and-winning/

A California winemaker is fighting to roll back #ColumbiaRiverGorge protections. And winning.
A battle between conservation and commerce is underway in the National Scenic Area. At stake is the Gorge’s future.
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Hope you have a happy #waterfallWednesday
Nature photo day 415
#peace #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #hiking #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #pnw #creek #ColumbiaRiverGorge

Favorite spots were visited! Fun was had! 🍷🥞🍜🎉😍

#family #qualitytime #columbiarivergorge

Volunteer to Restore Native Habitat at Hood River Bluffs Please click the link to complete this form.

hood river bluffs volunteer opp april 11! #oregon #columbiarivergorge #hoodriver #conservation #volunteer

Got to love a trail with a view.
Have a great day
Nature photo day 409
#peace #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #ColumbiaRiverGorge #photographersofbluesky #photographersunited #pnw

Crown Point feels like a threshold.
In this sunset piece, I embossed John Muir’s line into the sky:
“The power of imagination makes us infinite.”
Awe stretches us.
Places shape us.

#columbiagorge #columbiarivergorge #papercollage #mixedmedia #columbiariver #crownpoint #vistahouse #sunset #vista

Have a wonderful #waterfallWednesday
Nature photo day 408
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A stone rail guards a pathway that curves through trees and rock.

A man and dog look up the large rocks while on a small path

Wahkeena Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.

A small reddish-brown mushroom grows out of moss-covered rock.

wandering the #columbiarivergorge with the husband and pup on a rainy Sunday afternoon (phone photos)

#photography #blackandwhite #oregon #nature #mushrooms #waterfalls

Morning silence in the Columbia River Gorge. 🌫️🌲

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#silentsunday#westcoastkin#dallesmountainranch #columbiarivergorge

A guardian of the Gorge. Caught this raven watching over the mist on Hamilton Mountain.

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Beacon Rock has always felt like a quiet witness to deep time.
In this piece, I layered geological text directly into the monolith itself. The words “Water Flows, Stone Remembers” drift through the background.
For those who love the Gorge as fiercely as I do. 💙

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A black and white picture of Wahkeena Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. Digital scan of a 5x7 negative. Ansco 5x7 standard view camera, Topcor 210mm lens, Ilford FP4 in D23

Wahkeena Falls
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