In the small town of Carson, WA, sits a delicious craft beer brewery that you might not have heard of. Backwoods Brewing. Stop by their brewery next time you are in the area (it is only about 15 minutes away from Cascade Locks!) for great beer and tasty food, or look...
If you’ve never visited Wahkeena Falls, it is worth the stop on your next trip out to the Gorge. While you at the falls, and if you are looking for a hike, consider hiking above the falls to Wahkeena Springs. The trail gains 1,500 feet, in a 3-mile out-and-back...
Cyclists from around town, the state, the country, and the world will soon have a continuous bike-friendly path stretching 73 miles down the scenic Columbia River Gorge. The trail is expected to be finished by fall, and will travel from Troutdale, OR to The Dalles,...
A soviet-era camera was recently found by two local hikers along the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia River Gorge. The hikers, Ron Campbell and Ethan Field, discovered the camera when hiking off trail near Eagle Creek. The mysterious, weathered camera, bearing the...
Have you taken some amazing photos of the Gorge over the years? Submit your 2016 photos to the Friends of the Columbia Gorge photo contest. The 2015 contest had some great shots (including the winning photo, featured at the top of this post) that are worth looking...
The Vista House is an icon of the Columbia River Gorge. With the house boasting spectacular views (and often high winds) it is a stop for many people touring the Gorge. But how did a building like the Vista House end up on the summit of Crown Point? Read about the...
