M is for...Multnomah Falls
Maybe, given the tragedy in Boston this afternoon, my post should be about marathons, mankind, mourning, and magnanimity instead of waterfalls... But...if you are looking for something to distract you from the events at the Boston Marathon for a tiny bit, read on... Multnomah Falls Located along the Columbia River Gorge Highway, Multnomah Falls is a must is you're in the area; it can also be reach via I-84. Split into two major sections (the upper and the lower falls), it is the tallest waterfall in the state. The upper falls is 542 feet and the lower falls is 69 feet, making the total waterfall 620 feet (with the gradation change). It is also credited as being the second tallest year-round waterfall in the US, augmented by Larch Mountain's underground springs, snow melt, and rain. There is a trail that visitors can take which leads to a 45-foot long bridge crossing the lower fall; this trail continues to the top of the upper fall and offers a go...