Sitting down to all of these images and walking away to somewhat of a chronology detailed in words would be to make out of something great an exhausting ordeal. I'll have none of that. Instead, here are some iPhone highlights from the first part of our Oregon trip while exploring the Columbia River Gorge:
1. Scenic views including the most majestic pines I ever did see. Also, coffee. Lots of coffee.
2|3. Mornings turned into late afternoons spent hiking the stunning Eagle Creek Trail woods.
4. Picnics on the river's island overlooking the gorge. We also crossed the Bridge of The Gods into Washington State for $1. You read that right, $1! We shared a flight while reversing the view from Washington to Oregon (not pictured) and laughed at the outrageous bridge-crossing fees we pay here in Jersey and into New York City/Staten Island and vice versa.
5. Liquid lunches and meals at Pfriem Family Brewers in Hood River. So good we had to return for lunch the next day after making it out the night before at sunset. I had the delicious pole-caught salmon over an arugula, peach + summer corn salad this one time, and David had the roasted beets salad with bratwursts the previous night -- both delicious.
6. Babes swimming on the river "beach" just a little ways from Pfriem.
7|8. Drying off after hiking up the creek and going for a dip. Also, some lovin'. Always taking a moment to slow down and enjoy what frames wish they could catch.
9. Another flight at Pfreim! It became our local brewery while out in Hood River. Super close and always uplifting.
10|11. More from our hike while out at Punchbowl Falls.
12|13|14. Scenes from our favorite brewery in Hood River: Logsdon Farmhouse Organic Ales. This darling barn house brewery served up some of the most delicious Belgian-style farmhouse ales. Their Saison Bretta was my gold, and my husband easily crowned Logsdon as his favorite while out in Oregon (which is a big, big statement considering Oregon is doing things right in the world of beer!).
15|16. Solera Brewery in Mt Hood. We shared a flight and took in the view. Roughed out the winds picking up speed and all.
That's the Gorge portion of the trip in a nutshell. I hope to have our next stop, Portland, summed up to share in a few short days.
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