Here in Oregon, the legend of Bigfoot is alive and well. Oregonians know that the big guy calls the Pacific Northwest home, and you’ll find all sorts of homages to the Big Guy here — from the Bigfoot Trap in Southern Oregon built by hopeful Bigfoot believers to the Bigfoot Tavern in Crescent, Oregon. Our favorite way to celebrate the massive Sasquatch, however, is on a Bigfoot Cruise via Portland Spirit Cruises. This river cruise not only includes a cameo by Bigfoot himself, it also tours some of the most legendary places in all of Oregon.
Portland, Oregon is a legendary place, full of legendary architecture, natural wonders, and, well, legends.
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Like the legend of Bigfoot! The hairy beast calls the PNW home, and this piece of Beaver State folklore is celebrated on the Bigfoot Tour via Portland Spirit Cruises.
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On this 3.5-hour, 80-mile cruise, guests travel from downtown Portland to Multnomah Falls via the Willamette and Columbia rivers, two resplendent Beaver State rivers.
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The Spirit cruises past many an Oregon icon, in fact, from mighty Multnomah Falls…
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…through the commanding canyons of the Columbia River Gorge…
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…and under legendary landmarks like the Hawthorne Bridge!
Portland Spirit Cruises and Events/Facebook Fun fact: this bridge was designed by John Waddell, the inventor of the vertical lift bridge design, and also the designer of two other PDX bridges, the Steel and Interstate bridges. Constructed in 1910, the Hawthorne Bridge is the oldest vertical lift bridge in operation in America!
With narration by Cliff Barackman of “Animal Planet” and a live tour guide, you’ll enjoy curated information about the legend of Bigfoot and the history of the region on this epic Oregon odyssey. This cruise is the kind of activity that makes Portlanders tourists in their own hometown, providing perspective on this wonderful place we’re so lucky to call ours.
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Exploring iconic Oregon landmarks, on an iconic Oregon vessel, with an iconic Oregon mythical creature?
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That’s an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up!
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Are you ready for a legendary adventure in the Beaver State? The Bigfoot Explorer Adventure Cruise is an adventure fit for a Sasquatch… and it’s something you can only experience here in Oregon!
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Fun fact: this bridge was designed by John Waddell, the inventor of the vertical lift bridge design, and also the designer of two other PDX bridges, the Steel and Interstate bridges. Constructed in 1910, the Hawthorne Bridge is the oldest vertical lift bridge in operation in America!
A few things to keep in mind: guests are welcome to bring food and drink on board. The Explorer is an open-air boat and not climate controlled, so dress for weather. Please note that river conditions vary and may result in frequent, sustained turbulent motion along with varied weather. There is a bathroom on-board. Unfortunately, the boat is not wheelchair accessible, however Portland Spirit offers other adventures, such as the Brunch Cruise, that are wheelchair accessible.
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