Columbia River Gorge
The morning light of daybreak found us entering the eastern section of the Columbia River Gorge, and it was between golden hills that we entered the path between Miller Island and Washington called Hell’s Gate. The skies were blue, the wind calm, and we were soon rewarded with a stunning view of Mount Hood, partially blanketed in clouds, but majestically looking down into the gorge.
Following breakfast we gathered at Rock Fort where the Corp of Discovery spent time, both on the journey to the Pacific and also on the way back. As our historian Jerry told us of their time here, the sound of camera shutters marked the passing of our home away from home, the Sea Bird. This is one of the few sites along the Columbia River that we can say with certainty, “they were here and you are walking were they walked.” Later we proceeded on to the Discovery Center with its excellent exhibits on the natural, cultural, historical and recent history of this area that we are exploring.
The afternoon found us voyaging down the Columbia and into the final section of the gorge with views of great scenery, waterfalls and a dramatic view of Beacon Rock to see it’s suitability for an up and over hike.
The day was one of discovery and exploration, similar to what the Lewis and Clark Expedition did in this region in late October of 1805.
The morning light of daybreak found us entering the eastern section of the Columbia River Gorge, and it was between golden hills that we entered the path between Miller Island and Washington called Hell’s Gate. The skies were blue, the wind calm, and we were soon rewarded with a stunning view of Mount Hood, partially blanketed in clouds, but majestically looking down into the gorge.
Following breakfast we gathered at Rock Fort where the Corp of Discovery spent time, both on the journey to the Pacific and also on the way back. As our historian Jerry told us of their time here, the sound of camera shutters marked the passing of our home away from home, the Sea Bird. This is one of the few sites along the Columbia River that we can say with certainty, “they were here and you are walking were they walked.” Later we proceeded on to the Discovery Center with its excellent exhibits on the natural, cultural, historical and recent history of this area that we are exploring.
The afternoon found us voyaging down the Columbia and into the final section of the gorge with views of great scenery, waterfalls and a dramatic view of Beacon Rock to see it’s suitability for an up and over hike.
The day was one of discovery and exploration, similar to what the Lewis and Clark Expedition did in this region in late October of 1805.
