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    Halvor Tweto
    Photo Date: 
    07/11/2013
    Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge on the far west end of the Columbia River Gorge NSA with Mount Hood (11,250') in the distance.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    06/01/2014
    Sandy River Delta "Thousand Acre Dog Park" at the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia River.
    Jeremy Forrest
    Photo Date: 
    01/30/2013
    The view from the Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint looking towards the Crown Point Vista House.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2013
    Viewpoint along the Cape Horn Lower Trail.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2013
    Cape Horn Loop Trail: View of the Columbia River Gorge from Nancy Russel Overlook.
    Shane Kucera
    Photo Date: 
    11/04/2012
    Multnomah Falls and Benson Bridge.
    Shane O'Hara
    Photo Date: 
    08/17/2014
    Beacon Rock, Southeast Face, Pitch 1.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/23/2013
    Oneonta Gorge: View on top of the log jam.
    Halvor Tweto
    Photo Date: 
    02/19/2013
    Pacific Crest Falls.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    07/17/2007
    Latourell Falls.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    07/17/2007
    Pacific giant salamander (Dicamptodontidae), common in the Columbia River Gorge.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    02/15/2015
    Bridal Veil Falls.
    Atha Mansoory
    Photo Date: 
    04/30/2013
    Broadleaf stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium) on the Rock of Ages Loop.
    Jared Kennedy
    Photo Date: 
    06/10/2014
    Larch Mountain Trail: Weisendanger Falls.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    02/07/2015
    McCord Creek below Elowah Falls during the winter months.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/25/2012
    Barrett's penstemon (Penstemon barrettiae), an endemic wildflower of the Columbia River Gorge.
    Brian Van Peski
    Photo Date: 
    08/05/2014
    Morning clouds down the Columbia River Gorge from Munra Point.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/14/2015
    Munra Point Hike.
    Eric Adsit
    Photo Date: 
    08/14/2013
    Kayaking Wind River: The third drop is smoother than it looks
    Shane Kucera
    Photo Date: 
    02/23/2014
    Wahclella Falls.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/10/2012
    View of Bonneville Lock and Dam from Aldrich Butte's summit.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    12/07/2013
    Spirit Falls, Little White Salmon River.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    07/20/2012
    Indian pipe or "ghost plant" (Monotropa uniflora). A rare species in the Columbia River Gorge.
    Matthew King
    Photo Date: 
    10/28/2015
    From Little Hamiilton Mountain you'll enjoy some of the best views of the Columbia River Gorge to the west and east.
    Jared Kennedy
    Photo Date: 
    06/10/2014
    A view of Mount Hood (11,250') from Larch Mountain's summit.
    Jared Kennedy
    Photo Date: 
    06/10/2014
    Mount Adams (12,280') from Larch Mountain's summit.
    Zachary Smith
    Photo Date: 
    06/22/2014
    Indian paintbrush (Castilleja).
    Zachary Smith
    Photo Date: 
    06/22/2014
    Wahtum Lake.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/23/2012
    Ponytail Falls.
    Anzelina Coodey
    Photo Date: 
    01/03/2015
    Middle Oneonta Falls
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    08/27/2012
    Beach Rock State Park Group Campground picnic shelter.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/10/2012
    Native orchid fairyslipper (Calypso bulbosa).
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    08/27/2012
    View of Beacon Rock and marina at Beacon Rock State Park.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/23/2012
    Ainsworth State Park Campground: Typical campsites, all equiped for full RV hook-up (electric, sewer and water).
    Ariana Bissinger
    Photo Date: 
    08/16/2014
    The view west from Wauna Point.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/07/2012
    Dog Mountain Hike with a view of Mount St. Helens in the distance.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    06/15/2012
    Viento State Park Campground.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    06/15/2012
    Viento State Park's day use area.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    08/04/2013
    The beach area at Hood River Watefront Park.
    Shane Kucera
    Photo Date: 
    08/04/2013
    Government Cove.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    08/04/2013
    The Spit in Hood River.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    08/04/2013
    View of the Columbia River from The Spit.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    08/01/2005
    Kite surfers on The Spit in Hood River, Oregon.
    Shane Kucera
    Photo Date: 
    06/09/2013
    Mount Defiance Hike: View from the summit.
    Alex Zimmerman
    Photo Date: 
    03/23/2013
    Mountain biker on the top of Cascade Locks Mountain Bike Trails.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    04/14/2012
    Looking up toward Tom McCall Point over the Historic Columbia River Highway.
    Bryce Jenks
    Photo Date: 
    05/11/2014
    Looking west at the Columbia River from the Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail.
    Bryce Jenks
    Photo Date: 
    05/11/2014
    Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2012
    Catherine Creek Hike: Viewing looking east over Columbia River
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    06/16/2012
    Mayer State Park: View looking east across the Columbia River from the day use area.
    Lisa Holmes
    Photo Date: 
    05/18/2013
    Klickitat Trail via the Lyle Trailhead: A view of the Klickitat River from the pedestrian bridge.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2012
    Campsite along the Klickitat River.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2012
    Coyote Wall Hike: View over the Columbia River Gorge.
    Jeremiah Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    05/06/2014
    Mosier Plateau Trail: Coyote Wall across the Columbia River.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    10/11/2015
    Columbia Hills Historical State Park.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    10/11/2015
    Pioneer cemetery at Columbia Hills Historical State Park.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    10/11/2015
    Salvaged petroglyphs at Columbia Hills Historical State Park.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    10/11/2015
    Rock climbers at Horsethief in Columbia Hills Historical State Park.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    10/11/2015
    View west to Mount Hood (11,249 ft) from Dalles Mountain Road on the east end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
    Tyson Gillard
    Photo Date: 
    06/15/2012
    Lower Deschutes River on the far eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Ponytail (Upper Horsetail) Falls surrounded by autumn colors.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Sun rays cut through the mist from Punchbowl Falls.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Fairy Falls.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Spirit Falls.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Upper Bridal Veil Falls.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Emerald Falls on Gorton Creek.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Footbridge over Gorton Creek, Wyeth State Park.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Emerald Falls on Gorton Creek.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    10/20/2013
    Upper Bridal Veil Falls.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    05/01/2014
    Sunrise on Rowena Crest.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    05/01/2014
    Morning light over balsamroot and lupine on Rowena Crest.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    05/01/2014
    A rainbow on Rowena Crest with balsamroot and lupine.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    05/01/2014
    Vehicles driving a windy section of the historic Columbia River Highway below Rowena Crest.
    Daniel Sherman
    Photo Date: 
    05/01/2014
    The nicknamed, Mossy Grotto Falls on Ruckel Creek.

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