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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.