Columbia Gorge
Oct 21, 2021 11:01:51 #
wiz302pa
Loc: Henderson, NV
Orphoto wrote:
Ummmm no. The terrain can rise 4 to 5k feet within a few miles of the river. However the river itself is not unusually deep.
Autumn is a bit hit or miss on color. I would suggest April for spring colors and high water flows.
Autumn is a bit hit or miss on color. I would suggest April for spring colors and high water flows.
Don’t think the Gorge is ever more than about 400’ deep. But, pretty impressive just the same.
Oct 21, 2021 11:39:21 #
Thomas902 wrote:
Lots and lots of water.... the Columbia is 4000 feet deep in the Gorge...
Enjoy!
Lots and lots of water.... the Columbia is 4000 feet deep in the Gorge...
Enjoy!
What have you been smoking!
Google it
Oct 21, 2021 11:54:07 #
I have spent a lifetime, 60 plus years, in Oregon.
There is far too much to see through the Gorge and along the coast to answer your questions.
The photographic opportunities are endless.
Every season brings it's rewards. There is no best season.
Spend a few years hiking the Gorge and a few years hiking the coast and there will still be more to see. Not to mention the rest of Oregon and the entire West coast.
Your best option might be to sign up for some guided tours
There is far too much to see through the Gorge and along the coast to answer your questions.
The photographic opportunities are endless.
Every season brings it's rewards. There is no best season.
Spend a few years hiking the Gorge and a few years hiking the coast and there will still be more to see. Not to mention the rest of Oregon and the entire West coast.
Your best option might be to sign up for some guided tours
Oct 21, 2021 12:53:26 #
Don't expect the fall colors you see where you live. We don't have the right trees here. If can catch our fall color it is very nice but not as colorful as you might be hoping for, and you can get great shots with fallen leaves in the creeks and rivers below the waterfalls, but as someone else said, "it's hit or miss" and some years just a total miss. As for the coast, Canon Beach and nearby Ecola Park is very worthwhile, but spend enough time at Canon Beach's Haystack Rock to get a low tide so you can walk out to see starfish, etc. Our ocean is very cold, even in summer -- don't even think it's like the Gulf of Mexico which get 30 degrees warmer than our ocean. Toe-dipping could numb you.
Oct 21, 2021 13:32:11 #
wiz302pa
Loc: Henderson, NV
wrk1234 wrote:
A good friend and I are considering flying out to Portland and photographing the Columbia Gorge. For anyone that has done that or lives in the area:
How many days should we schedule to get the most out of the gorge?
What time of year would you recommend?
What areas of the Oregon coast would you also photograph in the immediate area?
Thanks in advance for any insights and recommendations.
How many days should we schedule to get the most out of the gorge?
What time of year would you recommend?
What areas of the Oregon coast would you also photograph in the immediate area?
Thanks in advance for any insights and recommendations.
Oct 21, 2021 14:19:52 #
apriln72
Loc: Indiana
I went beginning of September in 2019 and drove from Portland thru Hood River to goto Goldedale,WA. Hood Rver has a history museum of the gorge. Beautiful views from out looks. Farther East of Hood River in late summer looks more dessert. Go to Goldendale,Golden Dale, and get pictures of Mt.Adams.
Oct 21, 2021 15:35:04 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
You asked about time of year to visit. Keep in mind that late fall, winter, and spring, that snow depth is a definite consideration. Think road closures. This website may help you, a lot!
https://www.weather-us.com/en/oregon-usa-climate#climate_text_2
The Cascades get quite a bit of snow/rain, so you may consider taking your trip during the earlier summer months, and before the late summer fire season. Of course, for a reason that is also the 'tourist season'...
Lots to see and do in Oregon! At a minimum, you may want at least 3 days for the coast, alone!
https://www.weather-us.com/en/oregon-usa-climate#climate_text_2
The Cascades get quite a bit of snow/rain, so you may consider taking your trip during the earlier summer months, and before the late summer fire season. Of course, for a reason that is also the 'tourist season'...
Lots to see and do in Oregon! At a minimum, you may want at least 3 days for the coast, alone!
Oct 21, 2021 15:58:39 #
Stan Wieg
Loc: Fair Oaks, CA
Multnoma Falls and Vista House are two classic images from the Gorge. Beware that parking is difficult at Multnoma Falls, and the park service has instituted an on-line (but free) reservation/ticket system for Multnoma. I believe it is seasonal, so it may not be in place now.
Latourell Falls is my favorite after Multnoma and you can visit multiple falls in a nice afternoon. All are easy walks. Cascade Locks is on your route and supposed to have a nice tour too.
Latourell Falls is my favorite after Multnoma and you can visit multiple falls in a nice afternoon. All are easy walks. Cascade Locks is on your route and supposed to have a nice tour too.
Oct 22, 2021 16:14:29 #
There was a massive fire there a couple years ago on the Oregon side and Multnomah falls east.
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