There’s no debating the fact that the Columbia River Gorge is one of the most scenic destinations in the Pacific Northwest, jam-packed with sights, sounds, smells and tastes to experience. The only real question is: How do you go about seeing it? With so, so, so much to do on both the Oregon and Washington sides of the river, exploring the Columbia Gorge can feel like an overwhelming excursion. Most locals opt to see it one piece at a time, making many day trips over several years to all the waterfalls, trails, beaches, viewpoints, farm stands and small towns. That said, there’s something so epic about a singular road trip through the gorge. Whether you stop at every site along the way isn’t the point – the drive itself is one of the most scenic in the Pacific Northwest. Still, the question remains, how do you do it? Follow the link in our bio to find out how from travel reporter halejamesb #oregon #outdoors #exploregon #hereisoregon