CANCELED: Sandy River Delta Evening Walk, OR
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Easy: 3-4 miles | little 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
Friends of the Columbia Gorge Statement on Racism And Access to Nature
June 1, 2020
Latest News
Too often the U.S. conservation community has been silent on issues of justice, equality, and access to the outdoors. This cannot continue.
Friends Debuts New Brand Work From Marketing Agency Grady Britton
May 19, 2020
Latest News
Friends won Grady Britton’s $25,000 in-kind marketing grant in 2018.
Willamette Week: Here's How Oregon Forests and Waterfalls Could Reopen in Coming Weeks
May 7, 2020
In the Press
Parks and trails in low-traffic areas have a path to re-opening.
The Columbian: Photo Contest Brings Out Best From Clark County Shutterbugs
May 5, 2020
In the Press
This round of the annual Gorge photography contest has special relevance to current events.
Features
Stewardship Builds Climate Resilience
With the current trajectory of climate change, volunteers know it’s more important now than ever to make every action be impactful and to work together toward collective change.
Young Gorge Leaders Call for Climate Action
Friends supports community leaders advocating for climate policy reforms.
Inspiring the Next Generation
- By Stan Hall
Over the past 11 years, Friends' outdoor youth education programs have grown and evolved.
2018-19 Annual Report: Partnering for Pond Turtles
The decades-long partnership working to return western pond turtles to the Gorge is an inspiring success story.
Blog
Empowering New Voices, Strengthening Gorge Advocacy
May 27, 2020 - By Peter Cornelison
Friends partners with University of Portland Immersive Environmental Justice program.
Looking in the Mirror, Looking Ahead
May 27, 2020 - By Kevin Gorman
Kevin Gorman: For Friends, there will be no more looking away from inequities as we work to ensure the Columbia Gorge is a vibrant and accessible place for all.
The Coronavirus and Our Summer Guided Outings
May 22, 2020 - By Burt Edwards
Communications Director Burt Edwards explains why Friends is canceling the rest of our spring and summer guided hikes and outings.
New Look, Same Commitment
May 19, 2020 - By Kevin Gorman
Executive Director Kevin Gorman: As Friends turns 40, our mission, values, and vision converge.
Upcoming Events
CANCELED: Hardy Ridge Dog-Friendly Hike, WA
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Strenuous: 7 miles | 1,000-ft elev. gain
CANCELED: PCT to Gillette Lake and Greenleaf Overlook
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Strenuous: 8.8 miles | 850-ft elev. gain
CANCELLED: Fort Cascades History Walk, WA
Friday, June 12, 2020
Easy: 1.5 miles | no elevation change