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.

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Share the Wonder Campaign Launches

Share the Wonder Campaign Launches

A $6.6 million campaign to acquire land, restore habitat, and build trails in the Columbia Gorge.

Friends Acquires New Preserve in Eastern Gorge

Friends Acquires New Preserve in Eastern Gorge

Learn more about Heartleaf Bluffs, a stunning 105-acre cliffside property near Lyle, WA, that Friends acquired through Share the Wonder.

INSPIRED! Art Show Now Open in Hood River

INSPIRED! Art Show Now Open in Hood River

301 Gallery and Friends of the Columbia Gorge collaborate on “INSPIRED!,” art show, a showcase of conserved lands in the Columbia River Gorge.

From Gorge to Gate: Friends Member Designs

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From Gorge to Gate: Friends Member Designs "Terra Cascadia" at PDX Airport

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Longtime Friends member Brad Johnson's deep connection to the Columbia Gorge has led to the creation of “Terra Cascadia,” a magnificent new animated LED art installation at the PDX Airport.