Multnomah Falls is a
waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, located east of
Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson, along the Historic Columbia River
Highway. The falls drops in two major steps, split into an upper falls of 542
feet (165 m) and a lower falls of 69 feet (21 m), with a gradual 9 foot (3 m)
drop in elevation between the two, so the total height of the waterfall is
conventionally given as 620 feet (189 m). Multnomah Falls is the tallest
waterfall in the state of Oregon.
From http://www.oregon.com/
“A waterfall as
magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute
drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring,
awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of
nature up close and with ease. According
to Native American lore, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart of a
young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe. Unlike many of the West's famous falls,
Multnomah Falls does not dry up in the late summer. Rainwater, an underground
spring and snow melt feed the falls through all four seasons and ensure a
spectacular sight any day of the year.”This postcard came from HolgaLove (20 March 2014) Swat-bot
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