https://iwanttotravelto.com/tags/columbia-river-gorge/Recent content in Columbia River Gorge on I Want To Travel To — Discover Fun Things To DoHugoen-usTue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400https://iwanttotravelto.com/portland-scenic-drives/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400https://iwanttotravelto.com/portland-scenic-drives/<h1 id="best-scenic-drives-near-portland-oregon">Best Scenic Drives Near Portland, Oregon</h1> <p>The Portland region offers dramatic scenic variety: river gorges, volcanic peaks, coastal highways, and wine country. Most routes are within an hour of the city. Spring and fall offer ideal driving conditions; summer is pleasant but crowded.</p> <hr> <h2 id="columbia-river-gorge--historic-highway--30-miles-15-2-hours">Columbia River Gorge / Historic Highway — 30 Miles, 1.5-2 Hours</h2> <p>The most iconic drive near Portland. Interstate 84 follows the Columbia River through a dramatic basalt gorge with waterfalls visible from the road. The slower, more scenic Historic Highway (Route 30) parallels I-84 on the Washington side with multiple waterfall viewpoints and pulloffs.</p>