If you’re looking to escape the noise and crowds, Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge offers plenty of peaceful forest spots to ...

The Columbia River Gorge is full of well-known spots, but beyond the popular trails and waterfalls, there are quieter corners ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bridal Veil Falls is short, sweet, and perfect for tacking onto your day trip when the sun starts dipping low. A quick ...

This park is home to some fantastic hiking with panoramic views, interesting geology, and water fun with fishing, boating, ...

A guidebook for hiking the Columbia River Gorge, Don J. Scarmuzzi's Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge was designed specifically to cover in 60 hikes nearly the entire 85-mile Columbia River Gorge ...

Appreciate the Columbia River Gorge’s natural splendor while catching some wind and waves on the water, hiking to waterfalls, or cycling through rocky tunnels. Refresh yourself at a Nordic-style ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — With summer just beginning and more people heading into the Columbia River Gorge, search and rescue officials in Multnomah County are reminding hikers to take extra precautions and ...

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the body of a 49-year-old hiker was found at the base of a waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge on Wednesday, officials said. The hiker ...

A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:31 a.m. in effect until 11 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. The weather ...

Crews battling the Rowena Fire in the eastern Columbia River Gorge made major strides over the weekend, but strong, gusty wind on Monday is threatening their progress. People living near the Rowena ...