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Title
The Beauty Of Multnomah Falls
Artist
Jeff Swan
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
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. It is credited by a sign at the site of the falls, and by the United States Forest Service, as the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States.[1] However, there is some skepticism surrounding this distinction, as Multnomah Falls is listed as the 137th tallest waterfall in the United States by the World Waterfall Database (this site does not distinguish between seasonal and year-round waterfalls).[2][3]
The Multnomah Creek Bridge on the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Colorized picture of the waterfall before the footbridge was added
Underground springs from Larch Mountain are the year-round source of water for the waterfall, augmented by spring runoff from the mountain's snowpack and rainwater during the other seasons.
A foot trail leads to Benson Footbridge, a 45-foot (14 m)-long footbridge that allows visitors to cross 105 feet (32 m) above the lower cascade. The trail continues to a platform at the top of the upper falls where visitors get a bird's-eye view of the Columbia Gorge and also of "Little Multnomah", a small cascade slightly upstream from the "upper" falls, which is not visible from ground level. The Mark O. Hatfield Memorial Trail starts at the falls and continues through the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge to Starvation Creek. The footbridge is named for Simon Benson, who financed the bridge's construction in 1914 by Italian stonemasons.[4]
Benson soon gave Portland land that included most of the falls as well as nearby Wahkeena Falls. The Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company gave Portland land at the base of Multnomah Falls contingent upon their agreement to build a lodge at the site. A few years later architect A.E. Doyle, who designed the Meier & Frank Building, was commissioned by the city to design the lodge, which was completed in 1925.[5] The lodge is now on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
In contrast to other falls along the Gorge, the Multnomah area is also reachable via a stretch of I-84 east of Troutdale, Oregon. The rest area and tunnel under the road (as well as the Union Pacific Railroad tracks) allow Interstate travelers from either direction to stop and visit the falls.
On Labor Day in September 1995, a 400-ton boulder, loosened by erosion, fell 225 feet (69 m) from the face of the waterfall into the upper cascade pool, above Benson Bridge. It caused a 70-foot (21 m) splash of water and gravel to wash over the footbridge, causing minor injuries to twenty members of a wedding party that happened to be on the bridge posing for photos at the time.[6]
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Toni Hopper 24 Days Ago
Duncan, OK - United States
Congratulations on your feature in Spirit of the West Photographs only, Feb. 20, 2024. Feel free to archive it in our 2024 features discussion! I am extremely late in posting this. Thanks for participating in the group.
Sparks, , Nv - United States
The Horse, the "First Blossom" or "The Beauty of Multnomah Fall"? They are all beautiful and very different! The Falls for now. V/L
Oregon City, OR - United States
Jeff – Beautiful photo -- one of the best of the falls. Congratulations on having it Featured. -- L / F, following -- 4-16-2019
Queen Creek, AZ - United States
Congratulations! Your delightful image is being featured in "Artists' Cards-fine art greeting cards." Thank you!
Denton, TX - United States
So beautiful Jeff and thought about painting this scene one time but did not do it!! Very pretty Jeff!! l/f Ruth
Charlotte, NC - United States
Congrats...your awesome work has been featured in 500 views group and shared.
Los Angeles - United States
Your beautiful artwork has been featured on the homepage of the group "Art From The Heart" l/fb/t/g+
Portland, OR - United States
Hey, awesome photo! I live in Oregon and remember coming here all the time as a kid. Your photo makes me want to go back with my camera.
Las Cruces, NM - United States
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
Oregon City, OR - United States
Beautiful! I have fond memories of every time I have visited that place.
Sunrise, FL - United States
Jeff, Wow! Congrats!!! Your Talented Photography Work has been Featured on the Home Page of Weekly fun in All Mediums....Bravo!!
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