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April 20, 2013 |
Oregon is really a beautiful state. There is just miles and miles of forest that are untouched by man. Not far from Portland is the Columbia River Gorge, this slightly man touched area is a great place to go to escape from the world. It is a great place to go if your on vacation or a local just looking for something new to see. The River Gorge has a center piece that is incredible water fall. I had to look up the spelling to the name which is Multnomah Falls. This two layer falls is by far one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in nature. The main fall is some few hundred feet tall and creates a big pool that pool then falls again about 75 feet creating the second fall. It’s a little bit of a hike from the parking lot but the trails are well marked and a bridge has been built to create the perfect viewing spot. Its directly above the second fall a about 30 feet in the air. You can look down at the rushing water below you or up to the huge fall in front of you. You can also view it from in front of the smaller fall getting the bridge and both falls in a single picture. The beauty will take your breath away. There are lots of trails around the falls as well and hiking is encouraged.
Some of the most beautiful places on earth are places of worship for one religion or another. In Portland there is a nationally renowned catholic shrine that is open to the public. The Grotto a National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother sits on a 62 acre plot that is the most beautiful botanical garden I’ve had a chance to visit. The Grotto is a bi level park the bottom is centered around a cave with a life size marble replica of Michelangelo’s Pieta. The shrine is a wonderful place to come and pray. Its quite the only sound is of running water and nature. The shrine is surrounded by gardens so beautiful they take your breath away. The top level of the park is accessed by either an elevator or a walking trail. It is quite the hike up to the top level through the trail but it is really a great experience. For those of us out there that don’t found hiking to be a great adventure the elevation is a great option but there is a small free so it can stay up and running. The top level houses holds the manicured gardens and numerous other religious artworks. The views are breath taking as well. From the upper level there are panoramic views of the surrounding valley. There are few other places around Portland with such great a view.