Luxe Beat Magazine APRIL 2015 | Page 20

Cruising out of Portland , Oregon , in the evening
Guests on the S . S . Legacy enjoying one of the amazing views on the cruise it ’ s really gorgeous . Back on board , it �a� tim� to �n� a �om�orta��� seat and enjoy a cruise through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge . Eighty miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep , the river canyon makes its way through the Cascade Mountains and the lush forests and soaring mountains are truly an amazing sight .
The next day we were astonished to see Oregon had changed right before our eyes . From the lush green forests of the Northwest , we had cruised to th� �on���n�� o� th� �o��m�ia an�
Snake Rivers and plenty of wineries an� �o���n �h�at ������ Thi� �a� no lush Northwest rainforest but a tan , gold , and brown landscape like nothing we had ever seen . More locks and dams provided an interesting spectacle as we made our way along the rivers .
It was about this time that we took advantage of the full massage for every guest which was included in the price of the cruise . What a nice amenity ! Step into the massage suite and you will feel that you have arrived in a very nice spa , then just relax and enjoy your massage as you cruise along .
One of our best days took place on our jet boat cruise of Hells Canyon . After docking in Clarkston and learning about the historical �i�ni��an�� o� th� ��� ��r�� ��o��� and the Lewis and Clark Expedition ’ s encounter with these Native Americans , we clambered aboard a covered jet boat for an exciting ride into the canyon . This section of the Snake River was lined with beautiful yet rustic cabins – very rustic , as they have no plumbing or electricity !
Replica of Stonehenge
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