#8 Most Spectacular Bridge: Bridge of the Gods

At the eastern end of the protected area of the Columbia River Gorge, the Bridge of the Gods may not look like much. An old, steel, truss, toll bridge spanning from Cascade Locks, Oregon, to North Bonneville, Washington, constructed in 1926, it’s not the most beautiful construction. But what it lacks in aesthetics it makes up for in function, offering an amazing vantage point of the river. Pay the $1 to cross each way to witness the dense forests adorning the riverbank and experience the wonder of the mighty river. And be sure to discover on your own the bridge’s namesake, a geological feature also known as the Bridge of the Gods.

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Hiking her way around the world, Kelsey Ivey is a freelance outdoor adventure, travel, and wine writer. From muddy river trails in Oregon to glacier-capped mountain peaks in the Himalayas, she loves to explore and share the world’s natural beauty. A buzz for the bountiful Pacific Northwest, where she happily calls home, Kelsey works at EverGreen Escapes in Portland as a private travel specialist and tour guide and blogs on Evergreen Hiker and Oregon Winette.