🥾 ActiveLong weekend · from Portland, OR
Volcanic Peaks & River Gorges
Ascend volcanic peaks and descend into dramatic gorges while exploring Pacific Northwest wilderness and historic landscapes in one unforgettable long weekend.
Day 1 — Mount Rainier National ParkDay 2 — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaDay 3 — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Day 1 — Mount Rainier National Park
Day 1 — Mount Rainier National Park
🚗 4 hr 54 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Portland, OR → Mount Rainier National Park
3 hr 9 min8:00 AM → 11:09 AM
Mount Rainier National Park
236,000-acre wilderness around Washington's highest peak encompassing wildflower meadows & glaciers.
11:09 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Mount Rainier National Park → Crystal Mountain Resort
21 min12:09 PM → 12:30 PM
Crystal Mountain Resort
12:30 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Crystal Mountain Resort → Paradise Inn Dining Room
1 hr 24 min5:00 PM → 6:24 PM
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Find lodging near Mount Rainier National Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Mount Rainier National Park area.
Day 2 — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Day 2 — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
🚗 3 hr 8 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Mount Rainier National Park → Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
2 hr 24 min8:00 AM → 10:24 AM
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Nature preserve featuring an iconic 80-mi, 4,000-ft-deep canyon along the Columbia River.
10:24 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area → Wahclella Falls Trail
23 min12:00 PM → 12:23 PM
Wahclella Falls Trail
Experience an enchanting moderate hike through old-growth forest that rewards you with a stunning 80-foot waterfall plunging into a pristine emerald pool.
12:23 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Wahclella Falls Trail → Isadore's Kitchen + Bar
21 min5:00 PM → 5:21 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:21 PM
✓ In your plan★ 4.4
Isadore's Kitchen + Bar
Savor locally-sourced, seasonally-inspired cuisine in the heart of the Gorge with spectacular river views and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for refueling after outdoor adventures.
📍 See location →↕ Swap with
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Find lodging near Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 3 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area area.
Day 3 — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Day 3 — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
🚗 5 hr 13 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area → Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
2 hr 44 min8:00 AM → 10:44 AM
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
The Corps of Discovery spent a winter at this woodsy inlet, now home to a replica stockade & trails.
10:44 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park → Fort Stevens State Park
16 min12:00 PM → 12:16 PM
Fort Stevens State Park
Explore Civil War-era military ruins nestled among sandy beaches and coastal dunes, where history literally emerges from the sand.
12:16 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Fort Stevens State Park → Buoy Beer Co. Taproom
24 min5:00 PM → 5:24 PM
Buoy Beer Co. Taproom
★ 4.5Savor locally-crafted beers while watching working fishing boats unload their catch at this brewery built directly into a working fish processing facility.
5:24 PM📍 See location
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Buoy Beer Co. Taproom → Portland, OR
1 hr 49 min6:24 PM → 8:13 PM
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