Martin's Gorge Tours

11/28/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a blessed and grateful Thanksgiving! 🙏🦃

11/25/2024

Columbia River Gorge in Oregon (🇺🇸

11/25/2024

11/21/2024

In 1902, a remarkable photograph captured men posing atop a massive log raft along the Columbia River in Oregon. The raft was constructed from large, tree-length logs, all meticulously lashed together using enormous chains to create a floating platform. This incredible feat of engineering was typical of the lumber industry at the time, where logs were often transported down rivers for processing. The image showcases the scale and strength required to build such a raft, a testament to the hard work and ingenuity of the era.

According to the description on the back of the photo, the raft contained millions of feet of timber—an enormous amount of wood that represented a full year's worth of labor for the camp workers. The value of the raft, once completed, was estimated at $8,000, highlighting the profitability of the logging industry during this period. The Columbia River, with its swift currents and strategic location, served as a major route for transporting timber, and these massive log rafts were an essential part of the process.

This photograph, preserved by the Multnomah County Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early 20th-century logging practices in Oregon. It’s a vivid reminder of the human labor and resourcefulness that drove the lumber industry, and the scale of the operations that transformed the landscape of the Pacific Northwest. The raft, both a product of necessity and a symbol of the era, represents a bygone time when logs were floated across rivers to fuel the growth of America’s industries.

11/15/2024

Celebrate the Holidays at Cedar Creek Alpacas.

11/13/2024

FYI…

Join us November 27th for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Village Fair! Featuring some of our favorite local merchants and artisans. Great evening to start your holiday celebrations and shop locally!

11/13/2024

Today is all about spreading kindness! 🌟💖

This , let’s remind ourselves that every small act of kindness can create a ripple effect of positivity.

11/11/2024

11/10/2024

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and project partners are dedicating the new Mitchell Point Tunnel as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail on Saturday, Nov. 16. 

10/31/2024

Have a safe and fun Halloween from Martin Gorge Tours!!🎃

10/30/2024

When Stanley Kubrick chose Timberline Lodge as the exterior for “The Shining’s” Overlook Hotel, he agreed to one unusual request: change the haunted room number from 217 (as written in Stephen King’s novel) to the nonexistent 237, as Timberline management worried guests might avoid booking the actual room. Their concern proved unnecessary—Room 217 is now the lodge’s most requested accommodation, with film enthusiasts eager to experience their own piece of movie history at Mt. Hood’s iconic retreat.

10/30/2024

Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge were one of the 10 best regions on the list. A combination of natural beauty, outdoor activities, cultural heritage, and the rich food and drink scene in the area apparently wooed the travel guide enough to include it alongside places like The Valais in Switzerland, The Terai in Nepal and the Jordan Trail.

Read more at https://www.hereisoregon.com/places/2024/10/this-oregon-region-landed-on-lonely-planets-global-best-in-travel-list-for-2025.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fhere-is-oregon%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F465610130