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.
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.
Heartleaf Bluffs. Photo by Paloma Ayala.
Heartleaf Bluffs: A Gem Hiding in Plain Sight
April 12, 2024
Heartleaf Bluffs, a stunning 105-acre cliffside property just west of the Klickitat River near Lyle, Washington, is the jewel of Share the Wonder.
Beacon Rock, by Jeremiah Leipold
Friends Joins New “Give for the Gorge” Fundraising Program
February 21, 2024
Give for the Gorge, a new point-of-sale fundraising program at select Gorge businesses, will benefit local organizations focused on the environment, housing and food security.
Mosier Plateau, acquired by Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust in 2007 (Paloma Ayala)
How Groundhog Day 2004 Changed Everything for Friends of the Columbia Gorge
February 1, 2024
A transformational bequest gift from Gorge conservationist Norman Yeon to Friends on Groundhog Day 2004 was the catalyst for creating Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust.
Mosier Plateau, one of the many beautiful landscapes between Mosier and The Dalles, OR, that will form a part of the eventual trail linking the two towns. (Cate Hotchkiss)
Friends Announces Community Engagement Plan for New Trail Linking The Dalles to Mosier
January 24, 2024
Friends and the US Forest Service jointly announce an initiative to engage the community in the planning and development of a trail connecting Mosier to The Dalles, Oregon.
Lyle Cherry Orchard, by Cate Hotchkiss
Land Trust Accreditation Stakeholder Notification & Public Notice
January 18, 2024
Friends of the Columbia Gorge is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of our land trust accreditation. A public comment period is now open through March 22, 2024.
Cape Horn Preserve © Filipe Lara
A Shared Vision Takes Shape at Cape Horn
January 2, 2024
Progress continues on Friends' Gorge Accessibility Project with the completion of the site design plan at Cape Horn Preserve.
Beacon Rock at sunrise © Chris Elkinton
Kevin Gorman Reflects on 25 Years Leading Friends of the Columbia Gorge
December 31, 2023
Explore some of Friends’ major accomplishments and milestones during Kevin Gorman’s 25-year tenure as Executive Director of Friends.
Tunnel Five Fire © Christian Roberts-Olsen
Interagency Collaboration Helps Mitigate Damage from Railroad-caused Tunnel Five Fire
December 30, 2023
The railroad-caused Tunnel Five Fire presented unique challenges to fire crews, but their work helped mitigate damage and avoid catastrophe.