Willamette Falls, Natural waterfall in Oregon City, United States.
The Willamette Falls spans 1,500 feet across the Willamette River, creating a horseshoe formation with water dropping 42 feet over a basalt shelf.
The construction of the Willamette Falls Locks in 1873 established a navigation system that operated continuously until its closure in 2011.
Native American tribes gathered at the falls for generations, establishing fishing grounds and trading networks centered around the seasonal salmon migrations.
The Belle of the Falls boat tours operate during summer weekends, offering close-up views of the waterfall from the river perspective.
The falls generate electricity through a hydroelectric station that powered the first long-distance electrical transmission line in the United States in 1889.
Location: Oregon
Part of: Willamette River
GPS coordinates: 45.35102,-122.61927
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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McLoughlin House
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McLoughlin Promenade Grand Staircase
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