Hardy Ridge Dog-Friendly Hike
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Difficulty level: Strenuous: 7 miles | 1,000-ft elev. gain
Friends of the Columbia Gorge Newsroom
View from Bridge of the Gods, spanning from Cascade Locks, OR to North Bonneville, WA. (photographer: Derek Markee)
Keeping the Columbia Gorge wild and wondrous is the core of what we do. Friends of the Columbia Gorge is the only conservation organization dedicated solely to protecting the scenic, natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Columbia Gorge for generations to come. For almost 40 years we have worked to protect the Columbia Gorge from irresponsible development, preserve vital lands, promote responsible stewardship, strengthen public support for conservation initiatives, and expose local youth to the Gorge's wonders. Learn more: gorgefriends.org/about
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News & Updates
Amateur Photographer Wins Grand Prize in Friends' Eighth Annual Photo Contest
May 9, 2023
Latest News
Winning image of water, sun, and mist at Wahclella Falls captivates judging panel in Friends of the Columbia Gorge’s photo contest celebrating "Treasures in Hi-Res."
Friends Succeeds in Protecting Gorge Farmland Through Litigation
May 2, 2023 - By Nathan Baker
The Gorge Commission issued an important appeal decision that will protect Gorge farmland for future generations, just as Congress intended when it passed the National Scenic Area Act in 1986.
Unanswered Questions in Cascade Locks
April 15, 2023 - By Sofia Urrutia-Lopez
A Friends staffer and Gorge resident gives a personal perspective on a controversial data center proposal.
Field Report: Students Learn Hands-On at Gorge Turtle Habitat
April 14, 2023 - By Sarah Skelly
Carson, Washington, middle-schoolers receive a day of education and exploration on Gorge public lands.
Features
Collaboration Yields a Climate Action Plan for the Columbia Gorge
December 22, 2022 - By Denise López
Bringing in members of often-overlooked communities, contributed to a Columbia Gorge climate plan that would address local concerns and be broadly supported.
Methane Gas Power Plant Defeated for Good
November 3, 2022
Had the proposed 415-megawatt fracked gas-fired power plant been built it would have immediately ranked in the top 10 stationary sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon.
Breaking Down Barriers, Building Community Partnerships
November 3, 2022
Friends staff have worked to build new, enduring community partnerships with regional groups who have been historically excluded from conservation and land management debates and decision making.
Blog
Centering Conservation Through Tribal Perspectives
April 12, 2023
Friends participates in an initiative with a goal of restoring access and ownership of lands to the Indigenous people who have occupied and stewarded the lands for countless generations.
Step by Step, Gorge Towns to Trails Forges New Connections
April 7, 2023 - By Renée Tkach
Read an update of the biggest recreation initiative in Friends' history.
Breaching the Snake River Dams
November 30, 2022 - By Steve McCoy
While the dams are far upstream of the Gorge, dwindling Gorge salmon runs, tribal significance and recreation benefits led Friends to support the breaching proposals.
Upcoming Events
Upper McCord and Elowah Falls Trail Invasive Plant Removal
Friday, June 9, 2023
Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge for monthly herb-Robert removal along trails within the scenic John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor.
Columbia River Gorge Commission Monthly Meeting: June
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The bi-state commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend meetings.
Dog Mountain Trail Invasive Plant Removal
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge in a hike up Dog Mt trail where we'll take in views and remove herb Robert geranium.