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...
On March 13, 2106 join Friends of the Columbia River Gorge for their concert to benefit Gorge protection. Greg Leif will be the featured pianist, and the event will be held at The Old Church, in Portland, OR. Tickets are $15.00, and reserve them now before they are...
