{"id":9962,"date":"2024-04-25T16:30:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T16:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/?p=9962"},"modified":"2024-04-25T16:32:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T16:32:41","slug":"horsetail-falls-oregon-to-ponytail-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/horsetail-falls-oregon-to-ponytail-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Horsetail Falls Oregon to Ponytail Falls, Mother and Daughter on the Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A recent trip to the Columbia River Gorge<\/a> had us\u2014as it does many\u2014chasing waterfalls, most notably Horsetail Falls Oregon and the nearby Ponytail Falls, also known as Upper Horsetail Falls. This duo of plunging cascades offers everything for travelers of all abilities, from the view-it-from-the-roadside sort to the more avid hiker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t traveled Oregon\u2019s Historic Columbia River Highway, then a short history lesson is in order. The Columbia River Highway is an historic marvel, built around the turn of the last century as travel by car was just beginning to strike the American fancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scenic byway wound its course from Portland to The Dalles, traversing some of the most stunning vistas in the state while making its way along the river. While the roadway was an engineering wonder for its time, it proved no match for modern automobiles and was later replaced by Interstate 84. However, portions of the historic highway remain, revealing some of Oregon\u2019s most out-in-the-open secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known for a series of cascades and the proximity of many adventures to Portland, the regional highlights do see a lot of visitors. However, it would be a mistake to let the popularity of the area keep you away. We found the historic portion of the Columbia River Highway to be fairly lightly traveled, and with a little planning, you can enjoy some of the best sights in relative solitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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