5月长周末的前一周启程,开始了为期10天的美西之旅。先飞到温哥华,在机场取车,直驱位于Portland 东部的Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area,在Ainsworth State Park 露营三晚,这里离计划浏览的景点和瀑布比较近。
从温哥华出发后,按照原计划沿途会在西雅图的REI的旗舰店逗留、扫货,添置几样户外用品以及露营用的气罐,然后再到Costco 购买食物,最后到Ainsworth State Park的营地。在快要进关时,远远的看到等待过关的车队长龙,可以想象如果是周末、或节假日不知要等待多久。因是周五,还好等了大概40分钟,终于进入了华盛顿州。
哥伦比亚河峡谷是美国最大的国家级风景区,峡谷最深处达到4,000英尺(1,200米),长度超过130公里,这里有峭壁奇石、飞流直下的瀑布和茂密的森林。顺着84号公路,可以浏览沿途的几个景点。
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Multnomah Falls,是美国第二高的瀑布,620 feet (189 m).
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在Women's forum overlook 点眺望 Vista House:
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Historic Columbia River Highway:
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Lost Lake & Mt Hood - 我们在湖边逗留许久期待着日落后的红光映在Mt Hood的顶峰。。。
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