Washington Road Trip Spot Features Massive ‘Glory Hole’

Did you know that the Pacific Northwest has its very own MASSIVE glory hole? It's found in Oregon. It’s kind of like our very own Grand Canyon and Old Faithful crammed together, although less grand, less old, and a heck of a lot closer to our neck of the woods.

According to the National Park Service, this ring-gate spillway was the first of its kind, quite a sight to behold, and a road trip attraction that many from all over the country come to visit.

Where to Find Oregon's Gaping 'Massive Glory Hole'

A wise man once said, “Every hole is a chance for glory!" Okay, wise and maybe a little dirty-minded, but you can see where to find this unusual sight in photos below.

Enough of the double entendres, let’s talk rare ring-gates. That’s what the “Morning Glory” spillway is at the Owyhee Dam, a 417-foot-tall dam on the Owyhee River in Eastern Oregon near the Oregon and Idaho border.

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This Hole Is One of the Greatest Wonders of the PNW

Get your mind out of the gutter (you can search Urban Dictionary if you’re curious and want to put your mind IN the gutter (kids, get parents' permission first)) and into the great beauty that Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have to offer, and one of the amazing sights is our massive glory hole!

Take a look at photos of Morning Glory below and then check out the informative video right after it.

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Check Out This Massive Glory Hole Video

Now that you’ve seen some still photos of our massive Glory Hole, check out some video courtesy of the Bureau of Reclamation.

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