Ensuring the Gorge remains a vibrant, living place—wondrous, wild, and open to all—is at the core of what we do. We are Friends of the Columbia Gorge, the only conservation organization entirely dedicated to protecting, preserving, and stewarding the Columbia Gorge for future generations.
About Friends
About Friends
Nancy Russell: A Force for Nature
View photo essay and order Bowen Blair's book about Friends' founder.
Centering Conservation Through Tribal Perspectives
Friends participates in an initiative with a goal of restoring access and ownership of lands to Indigenous people.
Creating a World-Class Trekking Network Encircling the Gorge
Learn more about the initiative to create a 200-mile loop trail network in the Gorge.
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How Groundhog Day 2004 Changed Everything for Friends of the Columbia Gorge
Thursday, February 1, 2024