This 70-mile Scenic Byway Winds Through Oregon's 'Waterfall Alley'-With Iconic Views and Over a Dozen Cascades

"The Historic Columbia River Highway was the first scenic highway in the United States and the first highway to have roadway standards which help to provide a consistent feel and quality to the trip on segments of the highway that are open for vehicles."

"The goal of the byway was to build a rural highway to bring visitors to the Columbia River Gorge's most breathtaking natural wonders and scenic vistas. They wanted the road to 'lay lightly on the land' and enhance the scenery instead of diminishing it."

The Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, built in the 1910s, connects towns and showcases the Columbia River Gorge's beauty. Spanning 70 miles, it provides access to iconic waterfalls like Multnomah, Latourell, and Horsetail. Designed for scenic touring, it features roadway standards for a consistent experience. The highway aims to enhance the scenery and includes pull-outs and rest areas for visitors to enjoy the vistas. It is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, known as the 'King of Roads' and 'Waterfall Alley.'

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