Multnomah Falls Becomes First Pay-Per-View Waterfall as Oregon Finds New Way to Monetize Nature

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If it feels like Oregon is charging you for the very air you breathe, that’s because they probably just haven’t figured out how to meter it yet. After the freshly announced $10 parking fee at Vista House, Oregon State Parks has unveiled its boldest plan yet: slapping a massive black curtain in front of Multnomah Falls and charging visitors pay-per-view prices to see water fall from the sky.

Starting in 2026, anyone hoping to admire Oregon’s most famous waterfall will be greeted not by the misty spray of the Gorge, but by a towering velvet drape and a kiosk demanding payment. Locals will pay $10. Out-of-staters will

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