Contact Tashina & I with any specific questions of other shenanigans, adventures, things to get up to if you plan on spending any extra time on either side, or in-between wedding biz. I moved here 17 years ago to engage with this epic, dynamic, and gorgeous outdoor playground, and have barely scratched the surface. FDR recognized the Columbia River Gorge's awesomeness during the turn of the century, and helped make a lot of its treasures (hikes, waterfalls, viewpoints, etc.) accessible to the masses. But you're also a very reasonable drive away from Portland, arguably one of the neatest liberal cities in the nation (also boasting the best restaurants in the world), a drop dead gorgeous coastline, incredible mountains / volcanoes / caves, fishing / rafting / and other water related fun, Casinos, hot springs, wineries, museums, scenic byways, whathaveyous, among anything else you could possibly want to dabble in. Ask, and we'll help send you along a yellow brick road to your own personal OZ!