"There is a ton of work to do before we can [reopen] them." Officials announce concerning reason behind abrupt closure of ...

The Rowena and Burdoin Fires affected communities along the Oregon and Washington sides of the Columbia River. Many of the structures destroyed were part of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic ...

Firefighters had yet to contain the Burdoin Fire in the Columbia River Gorge on Tuesday morning, but cooler weather and showers slowed its spread Monday. Warmer weather and wind expected this week ...

Two of the most popular trails in the Columbia River Gorge will be closed for an extended period due to damage from the December 2025 storm and flooding events. Eagle Creek Trail #440 and Wahclella ...

Friends of the Columbia Gorge breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after learning a proposed sale of millions of acres of U.S. Forest Service Land, including popular sites in Southwest Washington, was ...

The Mitchell Point Tunnel, a replica of the original built in 1915, opened in March on the Historic Columbia River Highway. The new tunnel features five arched windows and hand-placed stone masonry ...

Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge is similar to hiking in Central Oregon: So many options exist, it is hard to know where to begin. I find it’s best to rely on the locals. On a recent visit to see my ...

There was good news for victims of the Rowena and Burdoin fires in the National Scenic Area. On January 13, the Columbia River Gorge Commission unanimously passed an amendment to ...

At least 15 of Oregon's best known outdoors destinations, and likely more, are either closed, partly closed, or inaccessible ...

The Architectural Foundation of Oregon was founded almost 45 years ago to educate, engage and inspire everyone, from schoolchildren to design enthusiasts of all ages, about the benefits of ...

Incredible local cuisine and water sports await in Hood River, Oregon.

Darkness descended just a few steps into the Mitchell Point Tunnel. Caught off guard, I turned back, where a trio of walkers were silhouetted against the entrance. One was wearing a headlamp, clearly ...