A Guide to the Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Northwest’s Best Kept Secret | Condé Nast Traveler

"Stretching over 80 miles between Washington and Oregon, I found the Gorge to be a dramatic yet quietly luxurious landscape where Ice Age–carved canyons, fast-moving rivers for paddling and rafting, rolling vineyards and lavender farms, and forested trails collide; days are spent chasing waterfalls and sipping cool-climate Chardonnay, nights in treehouse cabins or riverside hot tubs, and the region’s low-key luxury vibe feels sustained by local businesses and grassroots groups striving to preserve its small-town character." - Jessica Chapel