Known as the "King of Roads," a fun weekend getaway would be to take a fall drive to the Historical Columbia River Highway in Oregon. The longest and most scenic drive if you start in the state of California would be take Highway 101 to Highway 1 and drive along the coast until you cross the Oregon Border and then map you trek inland to the Columbia River. What makes this drive particularly special are the overlooks and views of the Columbia river and waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls. In the fall you will enjoy the fall colors mixed in with the evergreens and catch plenty of shades of orange and yellow. You can make this a driving trip or plan to hike or bike on any of the numerous trails, but be aware that later into the fall it will get damper and colder so plan accordingly. The full route is approximately 75 miles between Troutdale and The Dallas, which was built through the Columbia River Gorge between 1913 and 1922. You might pick your lodging based on either the beginning of the end of the drive.
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