Starvation Creek State Park

3 Best Day Trips from Portland, OR | Condé Nast Traveler

"Whatever hike you’re in the mood for—wildflowers, sweeping views, lush forests, waterfalls, easy jaunts or all-day-long athletic excursions—you can take your pick from the hundreds of trails criss-crossing the Columbia River Gorge. But this 1.5-mile, out-and-back hike in Hood River, which boasts four waterfalls, is perfect for those who don’t have a ton of time (or fitness) and want to see a little of everything. Plus there’s an option to make it harder and longer, too. The hike starts in a parking lot right off Interstate 84, the main route in and out of the Gorge." - Danielle Centoni