Historic Columbia River Highway - Starvation Creek
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - The Mosier Twin Tunnels along the Hi...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Reading About Crown Point
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Crown Point and Interpretive Sign
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Memaloose Overlook Sign
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Panels Outside the Visitor Center
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Portland Women's Forum Park Interpre...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Stonework on the Rowena Loops
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Bicycling on Historic Columbia River...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Hikers on the Historic Columbia Rive...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Portland Women's Forum Park Interpre...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - White Railings on the Historic Colum...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Windsurfing, a Popular Sport on the ...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Stone Railing on the Historic Columb...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Portland Women's Forum Entrance Sign
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Interpretive Sign and Vista House at...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Latourell Falls Interpretation on Hi...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Sign for Latourell Falls
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Overlooking Memaloose Island
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Portland, Oregon
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Sign for Mark O. Hatfield West Trail...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Entrance Sign near Troutdale Home
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Stone Railing on the Historic Columb...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Shadows on the Trail
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Bridge on the Byway
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Hood River Bridge
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - On the Rowena Loops
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Driving the Historic Columbia River ...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Outside the Visitor Center at the We...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead and ...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Vista House Interpretive Panel
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Wood and Stone Railings on the Highw...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Visiting Multnomah Falls
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Tunnel on the Historic Columbia Rive...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Shepperd's Dell
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Parking Area Beside Roadway at Multn...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Sign for Bridal Veil Falls
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Tour Group Having Lunch at Eagle Cre...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Verdant Forest Overhanging Interpret...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Curves Ahead on the Historic Columbi...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Overlook on the Columbia River
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Interpretive Sign on Historic Columb...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Vista House Interpretive Panel
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Walking to an Overlook
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Raised Highway Design
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Windsurfers on the Columbia River
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Sharing the Road
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Hikers on the Historic Columbia Rive...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Making Their Feelings Known
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Sunrise over Multnomah Falls
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Two-posted Interpretive Sign on the ...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Historic Bridge on the Columbia Rive...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Hairpin Curve on the Rowena Loops
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Pedestrian Bridge over Eagle Creek o...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Bridal Veil Falls on the Historic Co...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Island in the Columbia River
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - The Dalles Dam
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Outside the Visitor Center at the We...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Inside the Visitor Center at the Sig...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - White Railings on the Byway
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Interpretive Sign at Rowena Loops Ov...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Driving the Historic Columbia River ...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Interpretive Sign on Historic Columb...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Tight Curves on the Rowena Loops
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Interpretation Outside the Visitor C...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - The Rowena Loop
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Bus Outside Visitor Center at West T...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Multnomah Falls
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Overlooking "Chicken Charlie's Islan...
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
Historic Columbia River Highway - Sign for Lewis and Clark State Recre...
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