One of the reasons I love living in the Pacific Northwest is the scenery. It’s gorgeous. Unbelievable. In the spring/summer, everything is so green it’s almost unreal. In the fall, there are so many beautiful colors. We haven’t experienced winter here yet, but I’m sure it will be worth mentioning as well. I don’t think I have ever seen as many waterfalls in one area in my life. So many rivers. It’s a photographer’s dream really.
We had family in town over the holiday, and decided they *had* to see the Columbia River Gorge area. So, we left Portland and drove the Historic Columbia River Highway. It was chilly outside, as this is late November, but the weather was beautiful. With two young children in the car, we didn’t make as many stops as we would have liked to, but we still had a wonderful time. At Multnomah Falls, we stopped and ate at the Lodge, and of course visited the gift shop below. We got a great table near the fireplace with a view of the falls. I must say, their garden burgers are great as well.
Here are some photos at a few random stops along the highway. I’m hoping to get out that way again in the winter- I can just imagine how beautiful everything is with the snow covered trees, etc.
It’s an age where they learn SO much, so fast. They move pretty fast as well! These two were so cute, and definitely had their own little personalities. Here’s a few to share for now..
