Historic Columbia River Highway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Dalles Dam serves as a landmark for the east terminus of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.613° N More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A tour group wanders outside the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead and Visitor Center. Location: Location: Oregon (45.654° N 121.211° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The inside of the visitor center has literature and displays, but visitors may also enjoy its large pane-glass windows. Location: Locat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: White railings line this section of the Historic Columbia River Highway near the Rowena Loops. Location: Location: Oregon (45.679° N 12 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: People explore the Rowena Loops Overlook on the Historic Columbia River Highway near an interpretive sign. Location: Location: Oregon ( More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Snow-capped mountains and green hillsides await travelers on the road. Location: Location: Oregon (45.615° N 121.996° W) Status: Publi More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This shows a free-standing interpretive sign on Historic Columbia River Highway Location: Location: Oregon (45.655° N 121.210° W) Stat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Rowena Loops section of the Byway is a marvel of engineering. Looking far below shows the tremendous hairpin curves the roadbed take More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The panel design at this kiosk outside the Visitor Center at the West Trailhead is consistent with signage all along the Byway. Locatio More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Historic Columbia River Highway loops around beneath the Rowena Crest Viewpoint. Byway travelers descend from the viewpoint to the l More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A tour group wander outside the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead and Visitor Center. Location: Location: Oregon (45.654° N 121.211° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The viewing bridge across the lower falls with the lovely long fall against the cliffs behind make a perfect photo. Location: Location: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Chicken Charlie's Island, also known as Eighteen Mile Island, is the only privately owned island in the Gorge. It is home to a private s More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Restored or original stonework lines the highway on the Rowena Loops. Location: Location: Oregon (45.682° N 121.299° W) Status: Public More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This delicate-looking but strong bridge provides an opportunity for photographing the falls. Location: Location: Oregon (45.576° N 122. More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bikers enter a sunspot ahead on the Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.313° N 121.661° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by Dennis More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A crowd of hikers walk on the Historic Columbia River Highway Location: Location: Oregon (45.655° N 121.211° W) Status: Public domain. More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An interpretive sign stands at the Portland Women's Forum Park on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Part of the view of the Gorge is More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bright white wooden railings line the roadside of the Byway near the Rowena Loops. Location: Location: Oregon (45.679° N 121.294° W) S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Windsurfing is very popular on the Columbia River--Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.685° N 121.876° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hikers walk past a beautifully restored stone railing on a pedestrian-only section of the Byway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.656° N More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A plaque on a stone stands next to this entrance sign. Location: Location: Oregon (45.535° N 122.261° W) Status: Public domain. Photo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The sunlight streaming through the trees creates a glare on this view of the tall post sign for Shepperd's Dell Location: Location: Ore More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A Bridal Veil Falls stands on a low base, but still matches the same style as the other attraction signs along the Byway. Location: Loc More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Byway runs between the parking area and the falls at Multnomah Falls. Location: Location: Oregon (45.578° N 122.118° W) Status: Pu More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This Byway Conference tour group is having lunch at Eagle Creek Recreation Area on the Historic Columbia River Highway Location: Locati More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One person reads an interpretive sign set amidst a summer forest. Location: Location: Oregon (45.641° N 121.927° W) Status: Public dom More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: White-painted wooden road railings line this sharp curve on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.538° N More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: People look out from a circular stone walled overlook on the Byway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.657° N 121.213° W) Status: Public d More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Tourists read interpretive sign on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.640° N 121.927° W) Status: Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A traveler reads the interpretive panel for Vista House. Location: Location: Oregon (45.539° N 122.244° W) Status: Public domain. Phot More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two hikers stroll past a sign to Memaloose Overlook. Location: Location: Oregon (45.651° N 121.208° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hikers walk past a beautifully restored stone railing on a pedestrian-only section of the Byway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.656° N More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Strong shadows cross the trail on the non-motor-travel section of the Byway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.655° N 121.212° W) Status: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Elegant design went into many bridges on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.283° N 122.332° W) Status More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Hood River Bridge spans the Columbia River, stretching from Oregon to Washington. Location: Location: Oregon (45.718° N 121.495° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Stone or cement work railings line this sharp curve on the Rowena Loops section of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Locat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A traveler hits the road to see snow-capped mountains and green hillsides. Location: Location: Oregon (45.615° N 121.996° W) Status: P More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A tour group wanders outside the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead and Visitor Center. Location: Location: Oregon (45.654° N 121.211° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Even though the sign for Latourell Falls is posted on a lampost, it is still consistent in style with the rest of the signs for attracti More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Columbia River flows peacefully past Memaloose Island on a sunny day. A local pioneer named Victor Trevitt is buried on Memaloose Is More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Bonneville Dam can be seen from the Historic Columbia River Highway in Oregon. The dam provides the region with electrical power and More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Portland greets visitors to the the west terminus of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.523° N 122.671 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Sign design for this Trailhead's visitor center is consistent, though this particular one is set into and on top of a stone fence around More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A blue-and-white entrance sign marks the beginning of the Historic Columbia River Highway near Troutdale, Oregon. Location: Location: O More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Water rushes rapidly over stones covered with moss. Starvation Creek winds through the Oregon landscape, trees, and bushes rising next t More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The restored section of the Historic Columbia River Highway winds under the Mosier Twin Tunnels. Location: Location: Columbia River Gor More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two visitors are absorbed in this interpretive sign at Women's Forum Park on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: O More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This interpretive sign at the Women's Forum Park overlook is overshadowed by the stunning view of the Gorge and Crown Point House beyond More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Cars park at the side of the Byway at Crown Point, where there is an interpretive sign outside. Vista House is in the background. Locat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Sign talks about Latourell Falls. Location: Location: Oregon (45.539° N 122.217° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FH More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Russet colored cliffs in the distance frame the raised highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.685° N 121.424° W) Status: Public domai More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Windsurfers take advantage of a beautiful windy day in Hood River, Oregon, the windsurfing capital of the world. Location: Location: Or More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bikers and cars share the road in a forested section of the Byway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.451° N 121.582° W) Status: Public do More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A crowd of hikers walk on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.655° N 121.210° W) Status: Public domain More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This sign indicates that there are some hostile feelings here about the government's involvement in the Columbia River Gorge area. Loca More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Consistency in signage along this Byway extends even to State Recreation areas. Location: Location: Oregon (45.541° N 122.380° W) Stat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is an example of an interpretive sign mounted on two posts. Location: Location: Oregon (45.539° N 122.244° W) Status: Public doma More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Lush greenery overflows near this historic bridge on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.576° N 122.115 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The hairpin curve of the Rowena Loops area of the Historic Columbia River Highway is visible from the Rowena Overlook. Location: Locati More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This pedestrian bridge spans Eagle Creek at Eagle Creek Recreation Area on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Ore More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bridal Veil Falls, a short hike off of the Historic Columbia River Highway, cascades over two rocky cliffs. A small lookout provides vis More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small island rests on the border of Washington and Oregon in the middle of the Columbia River near Memaloose State Park, as seen from More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: New landscaping and stone fence highlights this fine visitor center on the Historic Columbia River Highway's eastern part. Location: Lo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An interpretive panel gives more information about Vista House on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.5 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The old wooden roadside railings conjoin the restored and original stone roadside railings on this section of the Historic Columbia Rive More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors at Multnomah Falls look up at the water hurtling down the sheer cliff. Location: Location: Oregon (45.576° N 122.115° W) Stat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A crowd of people enter one of the tunnels on a pedestrian-only section of the Highway. Location: Location: Oregon (45.685° N 121.421° More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Evergreen and dry-region vegetation stand behind this overlook sign on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Location: Location: Oregon More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers read about the Byway and the region at the two-panel kiosk outside the visitor center at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead. More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A lone sign stands in a stonework patio at the Portland Women's Forum Park on the Historic Columbia River Highway. A partial view of the More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Sunlight glints through the forest above Multnomah Falls, August 2001 Location: Location: Oregon (45.576° N 122.116° W) Status: Public More