Road Trip Oregon

A great day trip option in the Columbia River Gorge! Check out the Mitchell Point tunnel that was recently completed on the Columbia River Historic Highway. The original tunnel was built in 1915 and included five arched windows where drivers could experience scenic views of the Columbia River from the highway. The tunnel was closed in 1953 for safety and because it could no longer accommodate growing traffic volumes and increasing car sizes, ultimately being destroyed in 1966 to widen I-84. Thanks to federal funding, the tunnel has been rebuilt and is open to the public.