Camping in the Columbia River Gorge

For some people it may be a bit too early in the year for camping, but not for Lisa and Andrew. All the way from Seattle, they came down to the Columbia River Gorge just to spend a couple days exploring, hiking, and to see what there was to see. Their trip included...

Hiking for Trillium in the Columbia River Gorge

Trillium’s in the Columbia GorgeTrillium is not just another forest flower, it signifies that better weather is on the way. After the snow clears the Trillium is one of the first wildflowers to appear in many places. She lets the forest know it is time to wake...

Luxury Hotel, Spa and Recreation area in Troutdale

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO: EASTWIND DEVELOPMENT – Eastwind Development, owned by the Yoshida Group, has big plans for the former industrial site in TroutdaleTroutdale Oregon may have a whole new look soon. The 8-acres of land behind the outlet mall, west of the Sandy...

Columbia River Gorge with Spring on Display

A vernal pool on Oregon’s eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge. (Terry Richard/The Oregonian)Flowers are blooming in the Columbia River Gorge. Find out where and when your favorite flower is blooming at wildflowersearch.com. Read more about the Gorge in...