6-18-13

View eastward from the Portland (Oregon) Aerial Tram. Mt. Hood is one of the more famous Cascade stratovolcanoes. It would be more spectacular if it weren't shrouded by cloud! It's a dangerous volcano and Portland is at risk.

Looking east; Willamette River in the background. Interstate 5 is hidden by the trees just in front of the high rises.

On the south edge of Portland, Oregon, looking east. That's the Ross Island Bridge just left of center, which carries US 26. The river is the Willamette. The tram starts just off I-5 and runs up the bluff to the west to the campus of the Oregon Health & Science University. It's open to the public, fare $4.25. Thanks to Don Barrett for this link: www.gobytram.com Inserts are (left) the view just to the left, showing Mt. Hood shrouded by clouds; and (b) the tram gondola on the other cable, descending.