Multnomah Falls: A Must-Visit Near Portland!

📍 Location: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon (30 min drive from Portland) Why It Took Me 20 Years to Visit Even as a longtime Portland resident, I’d never been—until now! Here’s the scoop for fellow newbies: Parking & Access 🚗 Two Parking Options: 1️⃣ Main Lot (Falls Viewpoint): $5/day (fills up FAST—we arrived at noon and tickets were sold out until 3 PM!) 2️⃣ Secondary Lot (Bridge Access): $20/day (no timed entry, but pricier—we lucked into a spot!) The Hike ⏳ 45 min to the Bridge (Moderate Effort): Steady incline (bring water & snacks!) First viewpoint is just 5 min in—feel the mist and snap that iconic bridge photo 🌉 Push to the top for epic Columbia Gorge views (extra 30 min, totally worth it!) After the Climb 🍦 Reward Yourself: Ice cream, coffee, and souvenirs at the lodge Full-service restaurant (pricey but convenient) #OregonWaterfalls #ColumbiaGorge #PortlandDayTrips #HikePNW