Enjoy the Beauty of the Pacific Northwest on this USATODAY 10BEST Virtual Tour

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches for eighty miles across the states of Washington and Oregon, and boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy a photo gallery of this amazing journey, in fall of last year, on the Uncruise Adventures ship, The Legacy. We couldn't get enough of the photo opportunities that presented themselves as we explored this wild and magnificent part of the United States on this magical sail.

See the full photo gallery on USATODAY 10Best

Check out the full gallery of photos at: http://bit.ly/ColumbiaRiverphotos

Multnomah Falls © Tony DiBona Photography

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF PORTLAND OREGON, EVEN IF YOU HAVE JUST A FEW DAYS TO EXPLORE

Regularly recognized as one of the best places to live in the nation, Portland, Oregon is also a favorite among visitors looking for an urban destination rich with artwork, parks, bridges, historical districts, museums, downtown trains and streetcars, an outstanding foodie scene, and endless nature trails.

View on Portland Oregon from the Pittock Mansion © Joanne DiBona Photography

Read all about it in our USATODAY 10Best article featuring a 2-day tour in this historic, quirky, innovative and simply fascinating city.

See all the photos taken by Joanne and Tony DiBona during our visit on our TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY PORTLAND page.

Even if you have only a few days to spend in this fascinating city, its compactness and excellent public transportation system will make your stay a very enjoyable one. And the foodie scene (including Portland’s famous food trucks) is an adventure in itself!