点评:We ended our Sierra/Cascade National Park trip in Portland. So, the morning before our flight, I had to take our group for one more attraction which is commonly considered one of the top waterfalls in the US, Multnomah Falls.
The falls are minutes from the airport on I-84 with loads of parking between the east and west bound lanes of the interstate. While we did not get to the top, it is a short walk to the base and not much more to the bridge. If you have a midday or later flight this totally a place you can visit before leaving, and it is a great waterfall.
Just east of Portland, the Columbia River cuts a gorge through the Cascade/Mt. Hood plateau so the creek ravines on the plateau simply drop to the river. While the gorge has numerous waterfalls, Multnomah is recognized as the best and prettiest. Part of that is the way the falls are situated in nature with two cascades flanked by vertical walls and in design with the most picturesque arching bridge. All of it makes this a place you have to visit it you are anywhere close to Portland.
Our group visited on a cloudy morning, but it took nothing away from the experience. This visit can be as long as you want. If you have time hike to the top for a great view of the gorge. At least make the short walk to the bridge for views of the upper falls. However, the best pictures are from the base observation. The best part is whole experience, parking and viewing is free. While the falls can be crowded, it is not hard to get to the front for a great view and picture with the falls.
There is a Visitor Center with some good displays about the gorge and the falls. In addition, they have a restroom. All in all, it is a beautiful place to see that can be viewed quickly for an easy and short visit. Likewise, you can stay as long as you want to soak in the experience. Simply make sure you take the time to visit.
翻译:我们的塞拉/喀斯喀特国家公园之旅在波特兰落下帷幕。因此,在航班起飞前的一个早上,我带团员们去参观了另一个景点——马尔特诺玛瀑布,它被公认为是美国最壮观的瀑布之一。
瀑布距离机场仅几分钟路程,沿着84号州际公路行驶即可到达,公路东西向车道之间有大量的停车位。虽然我们没有登上瀑布顶端,但步行到瀑布底部只需很短的时间,再走一段路就能到达桥边。如果您乘坐的是中午或更晚的航班,这里绝对是您离开前可以游览的地方,而且它确实是一个很棒的瀑布。
在波特兰以东,哥伦比亚河在喀斯喀特/胡德山高原上切割出一条峡谷,高原上的溪流直接汇入河流。虽然峡谷中有很多瀑布,但马尔特诺玛瀑布被公认为是最壮观、最美丽的瀑布。这部分归功于瀑布独特的自然景观:两股瀑布两侧是陡峭的岩壁,而拱桥的设计也美轮美奂,令人叹为观止。如果您身处波特兰附近,那么这里绝对是您不容错过的景点。
我们一行人是在一个阴天的早晨去的,但这丝毫没有影响我们的体验。您可以根据自己的喜好安排游览时间。如果您有时间,可以徒步登上山顶,欣赏峡谷的壮丽景色。即使只是走一小段路到桥上,也能欣赏到上瀑布的景色。不过,最佳的拍照地点还是在山脚下的观景台。最棒的是,整个游览体验、停车和观赏都是免费的。虽然瀑布边可能会比较拥挤,但您很容易就能走到瀑布前,找到绝佳的观赏位置并与瀑布合影。
游客中心里有一些关于峡谷和瀑布的精彩展览。此外,中心还设有洗手间。总而言之,这里风景优美,非常适合快速游览,也适合短暂的旅行。当然,您也可以根据自己的喜好,尽情享受这番美景。总之,一定要抽出时间来这里看看。