Famous attraction east of Portland highlights region's natural beauty

At a staggering 620 feet in height, Multnomah Falls beckons nearly two million visitors annually to its location along the Columbia River Gorge. Located approximately twenty miles east of Portland on I-84 (watch for the signs - it's well marked), Multnomah Falls is easily the tallest falls in Oregon, surpassing the second highest - Salt Creek Falls - by more than three hundred feet! It's also the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States. While at its best during winter and spring, this magnificent sight is spectacular to see any time of year.
 

Fed by the crystal clear water of underground springs originating in Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls divides into two distinct sections as it crashes to the ground. The much taller upper falls is thinner and longer while the lower section is wider and stronger. However, the best full view of the falls is actually across the road in the parking lot (between the two sides of I-84). Then, as visitors cross the highway (through the underground tunnel), they quickly understand the magnitude of this spectacular, breath-taking waterfall.
 

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