Lewis and Clark State Park

The Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site provide hiking trails, picnicking, exhibitor information, a boat ramp, fishing, flushing restrooms, and swimming. This free access area is located at 1819 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. It is easy to find, a...

Bonneville Fish Hatchery

Built in 1909, the Bonneville Fish Hatchery located along the Columbia River Gorge is great place for family fun. A short drive to the hatchery can fill up an entire hot summers day with nature, fun and family bonding. Read about one families take from their trip to...

Columbia Gorge area a Smorgasbord of Fishing Opportunities

The Columbia River Gorge is a fantastic place for fishing. This time of year the temperature is rising so the bass are going into spawning mode, a great time to get out on the water with your pole. For tips on times, locations, and strategies for great spring time...

7 Wonders of Oregon | Crater Lake

Seven Wonders of Oregon | Crater LakeCrater Lake was once a volcano that collapsed creating the deepest lake in America. This beautiful lake is meant for jumping in and swimming. More things to do and visit while near Crater Lake include the Oregon Shakespeare...

7 Wonders of Oregon | The Wallowas

Seven Wonders of Oregon | The WallowasThe Wallowas land is carved by the Oregon Trail, surrounded by Hells Canyon, Snake River, working ranches, ghost towns, and Wallowa Lake Tramway. With so much space and fresh air to breathe, The Wallowas is the perfect place to go...

Spring Chinook Season

(By Allen Thomas, Columbian outdoors reporter)Fishing is open downstream of the Interstate-5 and will be available March 1st through April 7th from Interstate-5 to Beacon Rock for boaters and upstream to Bonneville Dam for bank anglers, with the exception of March...