the two rail lines of the railway run along the columbia river in the scenic columbia gorge

advance artery breathtaking clouds columbia connect connection convoluted country curve downhill driving environment forest future gorge green highway hike hiking hill impassive infrastructure intersection landscape landscaping lifestyle local markings metaphor mountain national nature northwest outdoor outdoors path perspective point protection public railroad rails railway recreation relax relaxing reservation reserve resting ride road safety scenic season slope spectacular spruce summer tourism tourists trail transit transportation travel traveling trees uncultivated view walking washington way wildlife winding