Back By Popular Demand, The Columbia River Lunch Cruise!
Once again, the Friday tour prior to the Oregon RG will take participants on a cruise aboard the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Join us as we experience the history of the Columbia River Gorge and learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. We board from Marine Park at Cascade Locks, in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. We'll enjoy a riverboat cruise on the authentic triple-deck paddle wheeler, providing 360 degrees of breathtaking vistas.
But, wait, there's more! Our first stop will be at gorgeous Multnomah Falls, the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the U.S. We'll walk up to the base of the falls and have time to stretch our legs, have a cup of coffee, and take pictures.
There is a Native American legend that explains the origin of Multnomah Falls. In this legend, a tribe was infected with a deadly disease and was in danger of dying. The daughter of the chief went to the top of a cliff and prayed to the Great Spirit to find how she could stop the epidemic. She was told that to stop the epidemic, she would have to throw herself off the cliff and sacrifice herself. She did this and died. The next day, the chief found his daughter's body at the bottom of the cliff. He wept bitterly and cried out to the Great Spirit to give him a sign if this sacrifice was not in vain. At that moment, water began to fall from the top of the cliff, forming Multnomah Falls. The legend also says that under the right conditions, you can see the daughter's face in the waterfall.
The cost for this day of amazing beauty, history and just plain fun is just $65.00, which covers transportation in a luxury motor coach, a two-hour Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Excursion, and a box lunch. REGISTER NOW!! This tour will be limited to 57 participants, and is open to Mensans and their guests. RG registration is not required. For more information visit www.sternwheeler.com.