Is there a highway in Oregon, I'm guessing along the coast, where you can see quite a few waterfalls either from the road or by turning off for short distances? I have vague memories of a driving trip when I was a kid that was just beautiful and I would love to be able to repeat that experience. I believe this was on a driving trip from California to Washington state.

http://www.crgva.org/map.htm


This link will give you a map of the area to which you refer.

There are seven main waterfalls along the previously noted - Columbia Gorge (east of Portland - within an hour) - including the longest/free falling one in Oregon at Multnomah: http://multnomahfallslodge.com/

There are other beautiful waterfalls around the state - which you can find on this page - http://www.oregonwaterfalls.net/ -- and if you are driving Interstate 5 through Oregon - the 2nd highest is Salt Creek http://www.oregonwaterfalls.net/scfalls2.htm -- outside of Oakridge (center of the state - hour plus east of Eugene) .

Another is this one/Toketee - an hour or so east/outside of Roseburg - which is an hour of so south of Eugene on Interstate 5.

http://www.oregonwaterfalls.net/toketee.htm

The nice thing about Salt Creek Falls off Rt. 58 east of the tunnel is that you walk to the viewpoint which is slightly above the top of the falls and look down into the gorge.

Thank you so much. I think you've solved my mystery for me. I hope to take a trip to Oregon soon so now will know where to go. Much appreciated!