Christmas Tree Recycling–Last Weekend!

If you still haven’t gotten around to taking down your Christmas Tree, this weekend is the last weekend to get some additional help with the ordeal. Boy Scout Troop #174 will be in Troutdale, OR again this weekend recycling Christmas Trees, even picking them up...

Looking for Lunch in the Gorge?

If you find yourself looking for lunch in the Columbia River Gorge area after a hike to Punchbowl Falls or a trek up Angel’s Rest, you don’t have to wait until you make it back to the Portland-Metro area before you find a place to grab a bite:Locks...

An Event: “Lights Out: Going Dark in the Columbia River Gorge’

Come visit the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center on January 22 for a presentation about a type of pollution no often discussed, light pollution. Bob Yoesle, the keynote speaker, will be presenting on the hazards and effects of light pollution in the area, the country,...

New Stamp Features Columbia River Gorge

A new stamp is to be released, featuring the Columbia River Gorge in all its beauty. It is a Priority Mail Express Stamp, so you can now send your Priority Mail with lovely scenery in tow. Priority Mail Express: Columbia River Gorge StampWith this new Priority...

New Year’s Day Hike in the Gorge

Happy New Year! Why not start off 2016 by enjoying the beautiful area that surrounds us with a New Year’s Day hike at the Columbia River Gorge? Here are some of the best hikes around the Gorge for you to get out and start taking on this new year:MULTNOMAH FALLS...