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1. Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls

Description: Another bit of enchanting scenery is Multnomah Falls, which someone has called the 'Queen of Cataracts in the Columbia Valley'. Here the water drops precipitously for 541 feet to a ledge, where it forms the second or lower falls, then plunges another 69 feet farther down before it rushes into the arms of the great river. The small bridge shown in the picture was erected by S. Benson, a well-known philanthropist and benefactor of the highway, and stands at the crest of the lower falls. Persons on the small bridge can gain an excellent view of the upper fall and the pool below. All trains on the Union Pacific stop at Multnomah Falls for five minutes to allow tourists to feast their eyes on it. The falls and some of the mountainous land around now constitute a public park owned by the City of Portland.

2. Multnomah Falls on a windy day

Multnomah Falls on a windy day

Description: This is another view of the queenly falls apparelled in wind-blown spray. It is said that the spray is sometimes blown a distance of nearly half a mile.

3. Latourell Falls

Latourell Falls

Description: An Oregon Water Fall noted for its scenic beauty and typical of the great waterpower used to drive the wheels of many Oregon industries. The United States Geological Survey tells us that Oregon has already developed over eighty projects with a total horse power of 244,422. These developed projects have a combined total fall of 14,484 feet.