The Bonneville Fish Hatchery helps to boost the dwindling populations of salmon, sturgeon and trout. This picture shows one of the extensive networks of salmon rearing ponds.
Fred, the 8-foot long sturgeon, has enjoyed gaping at funny-looking tourists for decades.
The Bonneville Dam, located along the Columbia River, was built and is managed by the Army Corps. At the bottom of the picture is the "fish ladder" that helps salmon past the dam. 
The Bonneville Dam helps to meet the northwest's insatiable need for power.
The Historic Columbia River Highway parallels the Columbia River (hence the name), and offers scenic views such as this one.
A peaceful place to enjoy a picnic lunch along the historic highway.
Multnomah Falls is the second tallest continously-flowing waterfall in the US.It's also not surprisingly the most visited tourist attraction in Oregon.
Best place to view the Falls.
Hiking trails above the Falls follow upland streams. 
There is no shortage of waterfalls upland of the River Gorge. 
A great place to hide from the blazing Portland sun... ha ha! 
A rewarding half-mile hike takes you underneath the towering Ponytail Falls. 
Elowah Falls is another scenic waterfall just off of the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Best place to view the Falls.
Hiking trails above the Falls follow upland streams. 
There is no shortage of waterfalls upland of the River Gorge. 
A great place to hide from the blazing Portland sun... ha ha!
A rewarding half-mile hike takes you underneath the towering Ponytail Falls. 
Elowah Falls is another scenic waterfall just off of the Historic Columbia River Highway.
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