Columbia River, Oregon

Columbia River

Rte. 35 ends at the Columbia River. Jump onto I-84 heading west, until you see the signs for the scenic route, which will take you back to Portland.

You can stop briefly to check out the Bridge of the Gods, which crosses over into Washington. The name comes from a landslide, that blocked the Columbia River some 1,000 years ago. The dam gave Native Americans a way to cross the river, and since it was created naturally, they named it the Bridge of the Gods.

Pressure from the river eventually washed away that natural dam, but the modern manmade structure kept the ancient name.

Tip:

The Bridge of the Gods doesn't just carry vehicle traffic. It also allows hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail to cross the Columbia River into Washington.

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