Hiking in the Gorge with Friends

Friends of the Columbia Gorge 123 NE 3rd Ave., Suite 108, Portland, OR, United States

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Member Hike

Bridal Veil Falls E Crown Point Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR, United States

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Love Your Public Lands Stewardship Day

Sams Walker Day Use Area Skamania Landing Rd, Skamania, WA

Let's kick off 2025 stewardship season by showing the Gorge some love on Valentine's Day! We'll be pouring some love into the native understory by removing blackberry, herb Robert, and ivy that are smothering native shrubs and wildflowers.

Invasive Plant Removal at Sams Walker

Sams Walker Day Use Area Skamania Landing Rd, Skamania, WA

Join us this spring for a stewardship Saturdays at Sams Walker! The focus this season will be removing invasive plants from oak understory habitats that are smothering native shrubs and wildflowers! As we hike to the project site we'll learn tour the oak and pollinator meadow restoration efforts from the past five years, talk about […]

Chasing Waterfalls and Wildflowers Hike at Latourell Falls

Join Oregon State Park Ranger Miranda “Randi” Mendoza by embracing spring with a wander through the lush forest along Latourell Creek chasing waterfalls and wildflowers. The Gorge is known for its vibrant display of spring-color, and you'll explore the wildflowers that thrive under the temperate forest canopy of the West Gorge.

Capturing Double Exposure Photography at Starvation Creek

Join Friends' Digital Content Producer and photographer, Monique, for a photography walk from Starvation Creek to Warren Bridge. This scenic walk covers 0.7 miles each way along a paved trail, starting from the Starvation Creek parking lot. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a hands-on photography experience, perfect for beginners and those looking to learn a […]

Tranquility Wildflower Walk at Catherine Creek

April is the perfect time to visit Catherine Creek with many wildflowers in bloom. Join Emily Martin, Mindfulness Teacher and Forest Bathing Guide, for a mindful nature walk. Emily will lead the group through a series of mindful practices, including simple meditations and sensory exercises designed to enhance our connection to this beautiful place we […]

Wildflower Hike at Catherine Creek with AdvenChairs

April is the perfect time to visit Catherine Creek with many wildflowers in bloom. Friends is thrilled to make this beloved springtime destination more accessible, thanks to our partnership with Geoff Babb, the creator of AdvenChair. To ensure accessibility, we will have two all-terrain adventure wheelchairs (AdvenChairs) available at no cost. Whether you need an […]

First Saturday Stewardship at Sams Walker Day Use Area, WA

Join us for stewardship Saturdays at Sams Walker! As we prepare for future plantings, the focus this spring will be to continue targeting patches of invasive plants from oak understory habitats that are smothering native shrubs and wildflowers! As we hike to the project area we'll tour the oak and pollinator meadow restoration efforts from the past five years, talk about successes and challenges and look for the first wildflowers of the season!

Friends of the Columbia Gorge Annual Meeting 2025

Skamania Lodge 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, United States

Join us Sunday, May 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington, to celebrate how your support makes Friends' mission possible. This gathering is open to members, donors, and the public.

Invasive Plant Removal at Balfour-Klickitat Day Use Area, WA

Come spend the morning along this scenic trail overlooking the Klickitat River. We will continue to focus on spring habitat maintenance with a variety of projects including monitoring and removing various invasive weeds such as European houndstongue, yellow star thistle, non-native annual grasses and blackberry. We'll also take time to hike the short trail loop and talk about past and future stewardship in this area.