Leaving Portland, we headed east on I84 through the Columbia River Gorge. The trip between Portland and Hood River is one fantastic view after another. It's simply gorgeous! The trip to Hood River from Portland is only about 60 miles but it took us about 5 hours. It was extremely enjoyable.
On the route you come across the Multnomah Falls right on the interstate. We love water falls and this is one of the best we've ever seen. It is one of the tallest water drops of any U.S. water falls. It's so relaxing to sit and watch the water fall into the pond at the bottom.