Many American pioneers made their way West along the Oregon Trail in the 1800s to seek their fortunes. I was lucky enough to make the journey a few years ago, although I was lucky to be driving a car instead of a covered wagon on my journey West.
The Oregon Trail, or in my case, Interstate 84 is a historical and scenic way to explore Oregon from Idaho to Portland.
The highway meanders down through the
Blue Mountains as you enter Oregon.
In the Spring and early summer months wildflowers seem to be around every turn!
The Upper Perry Arch Bridge, built in 1924, is a wonderful place to stop and walk the pups and/or stretch your legs.
Dalles, the largest community on the east side of the Columbia River, is where the Columbia River widens and becomes the Columbia Gorge. It also is the home of the Dalles Dam.
The views of the Gorge are breathtaking.
The Interstate runs through numerous parks as you travel the last leg of the I-84 towards Portland. I highly recommend stopping to view one of the many waterfalls in the area.
From mountains and wildflowers, to wonderful views of waterfalls and the Columbia Gorge, the Oregon Trail/Interstate 84 has something for everyone!
