Looking west down the Columbia River. Photo by P
A New Era of Conservation for Friends of the Columbia Gorge
December 17, 2024
The Columbia Gorge represents history, resilience, and awe-inspiring natural beauty, holding a special place in the hearts of those who cherish it. Over the years, many have dedicated themselves to […]
Bringing Art to Youth Education Programs
December 16, 2024
Everyone connects with the outdoors in different ways, from hiking to bird watching, biking, or even plein-air painting. Historically, one of our youth education programs, The Great Gorge Wahoo!, was […]
Of the 50 wind turbines proposed on private land, 30 would have been visible from the Strawberry Mountain neighborhood in the city of White Salmon. Photo simulation by Whistling Ridge Energy, LLC.
Controversial Whistling Ridge Wind Project Ends After 22 Years
September 9, 2024
After 22 years of legal battles, the Whistling Ridge Energy Project in the Columbia River Gorge was officially terminated, protecting the scenic landscape and endangered species from harm.
Friends’ legal victories will help protect prime farmland not only on the Norway Green property, pictured here, but throughout the entire National Scenic Area. Photo by Monique Trevett, Friends of the Columbia Gorge. default
Friends Enjoys Legal Victories in Clark County
September 8, 2024
Friends earned two major legal victories in Clark County to maintain private ownership of a proposed mining haul road and to preserve farmland.
The "Wind Tunnel" interpretive panel at Lyle Cherry Orchard. Photo by Paloma Ayala.
Trail Tales: New Signage Elevates Hiker Experience at Friends’ Lyle Cherry Orchard
September 7, 2024
Friends is proud to introduce new state-of-the-art trail signage—the first on a Friends preserve—that makes Lyle Cherry Orchard one of the most interactive trails in the Pacific Northwest.
Students play during Explore the Gorge. Photo by Paloma Ayala.
Bringing Local Middle Schoolers to the Gorge: Spring & Summer Youth Education Recap
September 6, 2024
Friends hosted three major youth education programs this spring and summer with students from Portland and Washougal, Washington.
Catherine Creek Universal Access Trail, one of the first locations for a Caminemos Juntos event.
Introducing Caminemos Juntos, an Outdoor Initiative for the Gorge Latino Community
September 4, 2024
Caminemos Juntos (Spanish for “Let’s Walk Together”) is a program that connects the Latino community in the Gorge with nature.
Horsethief Butte at Terra Cascadia.
From Gorge to Gate: Friends Member Designs “Terra Cascadia” at PDX Airport
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.
Clark County Council Rejects Illegal Miners’ Proposal to Municipalize Private Road
July 18, 2024
At a public hearing (archived video available here) on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the Clark County Council voted unanimously 5-0 to deny serial mining violators Zimmerly and Nutter’s proposal to dedicate […]
Lyle Cherry Orchard, by Cate Hotchkiss
301 Gallery and Friends of the Columbia Gorge Present “INSPIRED!” Art Exhibition
May 7, 2024
301 Gallery and Friends of the Columbia Gorge announce an art exhibition titled “INSPIRED!,” a showcase of conserved lands in the Columbia River Gorge. 10% of proceeds benefit Friends.
Hiking through Tom McCall Nature Preserve.
Gorge Towns to Trails Coming to Life
April 12, 2024
Gorge Towns to Trails is Friends’ initiative to create a world-class trail network encircling the Gorge. Donations to Share the Wonder will help us build a trail from Mosier to The Dalles.
Cape Horn. Photo by Kenji Sugahara.
Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration
April 12, 2024
In 2020, Friends acquired preserves at Cape Horn and Catherine Creek. Each holds opportunities for habitat restoration and accessible recreation through Share the Wonder.
