Multnomah Falls Lodge reopened to the public on Wednesday for the first time since the Eagle Creek Fire.  The opening includes the Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge, front plaza, and the Interstate 84 parking lot.   It’s the first phase for reopening the Multnomah Falls Recreation Site since the area was evacuated September 4, two days after the start of the Eagle Creek Fire.  Damage to the lodge itself was limited to smoke damage and minor repairs, however measures were needed to protect the facility from falling rocks, trees, and other debris.  The lodge will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, except in cases of inclement weather.  Visitors must access the lodge through the I-84 parking lot.  When parking is full, the gate to the lot will close.  The recreation site, managed by the U.S. Forest Service, is one of the most popular natural attractions in Oregon, hosting millions of visitors each year.  Nearby waterfall viewing areas – including the popular lower viewing platform — and the surrounding trail system remain closed until the next round of repairs is completed.