Located about 30 minutes outside Portland in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, these spring-fed, forest-ensconced, and reliably flowing falls are the most-visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The name of the falls derives from the Multnomah peoples; according to local lore, they were created for a young princess in search of a secluded bathing spot. To take in the full scale of Multnomah Falls, head to the viewing area carved out of the rock face, where both tiers of the falls are on view. For an even better perspective, walk up the trail to Benson Bridge, where you'll get a surreal dual view of the top tier's 542-foot height in one direction, paired with the bottom tier's 69-foot drop opposite.
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