


There are a lot more of those than grapes. Also, think about photographing the wheat fields. and hopefully catch an infamous sturgeon! Doesn’t matter if you’re new to WA or a native, the Columbia River is a place to experience.Īnswer: Palouse Falls is the opposite direction from the Hanford Reach so I don't think that would be a great combination. We may have to look into some of the fishing expeditions along the Columbia River next time too, and really get another view of this mini Grand Canyon-esk region in WA. I highly recommend stopping in Stevenson at the Big River Grill, which I made sure to review as well. Tons a little lakes and waterfalls, places to fish or kayak, that next time we will have to stop and enjoy park and recreational areas that will be fun to take the kids to, and small towns along the way with non-chain restaurant food options.

The River and Columbia gorge were breathtaking and a site we can’t wait to drive through again. There were so many awesome changes in terrain from dry rocky peaks, to mossy ferns reaching to the road, to snow, and then as we got closer to Vancouver, back to green lush landscape. We finished our drive driving West along the WA side of the Columbia River hitting it around 1pm and had the pleasure of seeing in on a blue bird day. My husband and I looped around SW WA for an impromptu day trip.
