How to do a zigzag road trip through the Columbia Gorge

You’ve never toured the Columbia River Gorge quite like this.
With dozens of waterfalls, small towns, hiking trails and viewpoints spread out across both Oregon and Washington, there are a lot of ways to explore the scenic river corridor east of Portland. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest we explore one of the crazier ways to do it: a zigzag road trip.
Come along as we take a whirlwind trip to one of the most scenic places in the Pacific Northwest, crossing bridges and pulling off the highway for some seriously incredible views.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

What exactly is a zigzag road trip?

All the tolls and fees you need to keep in mind when traveling the Gorge.

Viewpoints galore greet visitors to the Washington side of the river.

The Wildflower Corridor may not be in bloom, but it’s still a gorgeous stretch.

Saving the best for last with a home stretch in the waterfall corridor.


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