Western Pond Turtles let loose in the Columbia River Gorge

The population of Western Pond Turtles has grown in the Columbia River Gorge, thanks to the Western Pond Turtle Recovery Project. The program started in the early 1990’s when there were less than 100 Western Pond Turtles in Washington, according to the Oregon...

Rock of Ages Loop Hike

When you need an intense hike with some major elevation gain in the Columbia River Gorge, head over to the Rock of Ages Loop Hike. This hike begins at the Horsetail Falls Trailhead which is not far from Multnomah Falls. After a sharp bend in the trail and before...

100th Anniversary of the Historic Columbia River Highway

The Historic Columbia Highway turns 100 years old this August. It is not an exaggeration to say this is a truly beautiful looking highway. Currently The Oregon Department of Transportation is working to reconstruct the highway, which was the country’s first...

The Bridge of the Gods Peace Jam

Gresham’s United Earth group is organizing The Bridge of the Gods Peace Jam for July 17th and 18th, 2015. Enjoy a peaceful music filled weekend in Cascade Locks by joining the Peace Jam to promote ecotourism in the Columbia River Gorge and to raise funds for a...

Troutdale Summerfest 2015

Join Troutdale in their Summerfest celebration on Saturday, July 18th 2015. This will be Troutdale’s 43rd annual Summerfest and with the summer we’ve had so far we can expect tons of fun in the sun! Anyone travel along the Columbia River Gorge will not...

Keeping Cool in the Sandy River

It has already been an extremely hot summer for most Oregonians and we can expect it to get hotter. Use sunscreen, safety vests and drink lots of water while you enjoy the cool waters of the Sandy River. Read why some people are choosing the Sandy River over the...