Hometown of Multnomah Falls (Oregon) on Historic National Scenic Highway Beckons to Tourists and Investors


Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

Only a 30 minute drive from Portland one finds the Multnomah Falls in Troutdale Oregon.

Unlike many of the waterfalls in the north western United States, these falls are permanent, flowing throughout the year, making it the second in the country, only after Yosemite Falls. There are 77 waterfalls in all on the Oregon side of the Colombia River.

At the misty base of the falls the Multnomah Falls Lodge, offers lunch and a beautiful view from your table in this quaint structure that was erected in 1925. The trail to the top of the walls begins at the lodge and goes past the concrete bridge where the Gorge National Scenic Highway crosses the lower part of the falls and goes all the way to the top of the 620-foot falls (a little more than a 1-mile trail hike), The hike can be extended from the top of the falls by taking another trail to the top of Larch Mountain. (Real adventure hikers climb down into the nearby Oneonta Gorge to hike the river that winds beneath a series of falls.)

The Gorge National Scenic Highway, where the Multnomah Falls (Oregon) is located is a beautiful 70-mile drive which relaxed travelers may want to spend a week to enjoy. Eleven waterfalls in all can be found along this one stretch. This is the first scenic highway to become a National Historic landmark. Built in 1913 and considered quite the feat of engineering at the time, it was deliberately designed to take advantage of the local natural beauty.

When one goes into town at Troutdale, one is immediately charmed by the historic downtown's 19th century architecture housing antique shops and galleries. Fishing is abundant in Troutdale as the Sandy River, which the Multnomah pours into, is famous for its salmon. The various gorges in the area are home to abundant vegetation and flowers. At Lewis and Clark State Park in Troutdale there is boat access to both the Sandy River and Columbia River.

White water rafting and windsurfing are both big pastimes in the area although the town promotes numerous activities, from kayaking to Karate lessons.

Roughly 14,000 people live in Troutdale, which since 2007 was declared, together with Fairview, an Enterprise Zone by the State in an effort to attract industrial development and quality jobs to the area. Eligible businesses are being given full tax abatement for up to 3 years, thus making it a timely moment for environmentally friendly investors to consider relocating to Troutdale, home of the Multnomah Falls (Oregon).

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