Through research and site visits, you will learn the natural, human and cultural history of each site. You will also have an opportunity to develop high interest lessons for your students that meet your teaching goals.

EACH OF THE COURSES ON THIS PAGE ARE ONE CREDIT

WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE & TROUTDALE 
In this fun and informative course, you'll learn about both the natural and human history of this section of the Columbia Gorge. You'll visit Downtown Troutdale, the Troutdale Historical Society's Barn Museum, and you'll discover several beautiful outdoor sculptures along the way. Heading east, you will also visit Portland Women's Forum State Park, the Vista House at Crown Point, and the town of Latourell, Oregon. You'll also discover Latourell Falls, Shepperd's Dell and Bridal Veil Falls. Each can be found on short, yet beautiful walks. You will leave this class with ideas for bringing both the natural and human history of this portion of the Gorge to your students.

LARCH MOUNTAIN TRAIL (Multnomah Falls & Wahkeena Falls loop hike).
In this fun and informative course, you will discover unique geology, more than a dozen native tree and plant species, and seven amazing waterfalls on this five mile hiking loop. You will research the human history of the area, noting the contributions of Sam Lancaster, and the philanthropy of Simon Benson in creating the ColumbiavRiver Highway. The loop walk will take you to the top of Multnomah Falls and beyond, to the Wahkeena Trail and elusive Fairy Falls. 

HIDDEN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
In this fun and informative course, you'll learn about both the natural and human history of this section of the Columbia River Gorge. A 3.5 mile loop hike will take you from beautiful Horsetail Falls to a viewpoint behind Ponytail Falls. You will continue through Oneonta Gorge before returning to the historic highway. You'll have an opportunity to walk through the historic Oneonta Tunnel before returning to your starting point.

BICYCLING THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE STATE HISTORIC TRAIL 
In this fun and interesting course, you'll have an opportunity to explore three sections of the Columbia River Gorge State Historic Trail. The paved trail will take you along a tree lined corridor where you will find several waterfalls and two sets of tunnels. You will note a change of vegetation as you ride from the lush western Gorge near Cascade Locks, to the semi arid ecosystem east of Hood River. Through readings and your bicycling experience, you'll develop lots of ideas for teaching about Oregon's natural and human history.

If any of these courses interest you, please contact Peter at walkportland@msn.com. Peter can provide specific information about how to complete each course.