Waterfalls and Rainbows

So I’ve been in Portland for almost 2 weeks now.  Most Portlanders I talk to say the storm last week was the worst one in a few years - just my luck. Since Snowpocalypse it’s actually gotten much better and I’ve been able to explore Portland and walk around. 

Here are some highlights of the recent exploration:

  • The Portland Waterfalls -  go see them and hike if you can, so beautiful!  Too much snow for me and the paths were not fully clear, but I would love to go back and hike the area
  • Tilikum Crossing Bridge - for some reason I’m obsessed with this bridge, it’s just for commuters and a fun walk/bike ride across. Views of the river are very pretty (I got a super clear day) and you can explore the Portland waterfront after visiting
  • Vista House - built in 1917 as a rest stop on the Columbia River Highway - the views of the Columbia River Gorge and the Washington side are so pretty to see
  • Cascade Brewery - check out some great sour beer

Last note: I got some feedback that I should add some food information.  I've mostly eaten at the breweries, they’ve been good but nothing unbelievable.  I did get a pizza delivery from Pizzicato, that was really tasty. My favorite dessert is Ruby Jewel's Ice Cream sandwiches – so good - two soft cookies with ice cream in the middle.  The cookies just melt in your mouth and they have a bunch of unique flavor combinations.

Me fascinated by Latourell Falls

Multnomah Falls - the largest waterfall in Oregon at 620 feet

Tilikum Crossing Bridge "Bridge of the People"

Views from the bridge

View of the Columbia River Gorge from Vista House

The rainbow after the storms...
My sign that everything was goin to be great in Portland


Comments

KP said…
Where’s the pic of the ice cream sandwich??
March 3, 2021 at 4:42 AM
San said…
The view from Vista House is my favorite. So beautiful. Also, I want to see a cookie sandwich pic like the comment above. I was drooling reading about it 😀
March 6, 2021 at 8:37 AM
Girl With A Suitcase said…
@KP, @San - lol, yes, I'll send you both pictures of the cookie sandwich. Its sooo good!

@San - Vista House views were awesome, it was a bit cloudy though, maybe I'll try going again if I get a car on a less cloudy day. It still looked so beautiful.
March 6, 2021 at 7:53 PM
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