Columbia River Gorge

We visited the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon, approaching Hells Canyon along the Idaho border, reputed the deepest canyon in the US. The Wallowa Mountains soar to over 10,000 feet, it's a beautiful region with many great vistas but few paved roads in the back country. The rugged landscape can feel a bit sinister because of the lack of settlement.

Heading back we drove along the Columbia River, mostly on the Oregon side that is more developed. It is a mighty river and the Columbia River Gorge area have many rugged bluffs along the banks. We came across frozen waterfalls and great vistas. A bit more driving take us to Portland, then back to Seattle to catch our flight.