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Scenic Views

Sunrise over Crown Point — Sunrise over Crown Point from the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint along the Historic Columbia River Highway. (Oregon State Archives, Scenic Image No. 20140501-7348)

Blue dot — Sunrise over Crown Point from the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint along the Historic Columbia River Highway. (Oregon State Archives, Scenic Image No. 20140501-7348)

The engineering innovations on the historic highway set new standards for road design while the striking natural setting has inspired millions of tourists to reach for their cameras. This section shows some of the historic and current sights near the Historic Columbia River Highway, celebrated by many as the King of Roads.

Historic Images

Multnomah Falls

Inspiration Point

West Multnomah Falls Viaduct

Mitchell Point Tunnel

Pillars of Hercules

West Multnomah Falls Viaduct (2)

Oregon Steam Navigation Company Facility

Current Images

Bridal Veil Falls

Highway Near Mosier

Crown Point View

Rock Outcroppings

Upper Horsetail Falls

Masonry Guard Wall

Rowena Crest Wildflowers

Bridal Veil Creek

Tom McCall Point View

Rowena Crest View

Latourell Falls

Punch Bowl Falls

Crown Point Sunrise

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