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Friends Announces Community Engagement Plan for New Trail Linking The Dalles to Mosier

Friends Announces Community Engagement Plan for New Trail Linking The Dalles to Mosier

January 24, 2024
In the Press

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.

BREAKING: Clark County Rejects Controversial Mining Proposal in Columbia River Gorge

BREAKING: Clark County Rejects Controversial Mining Proposal in Columbia River Gorge

June 8, 2023
Latest News, In the Press

County's project denial follows trifecta of court losses for serial mining violators

Columbia Gorge News: Citizen Scientists Expand Understanding of Gorge Bees

Columbia Gorge News: Citizen Scientists Expand Understanding of Gorge Bees

October 15, 2022
In the Press

Once trained, Oregon Bee Atlas volunteers explore the state with nets and kill jars, collecting bees in natural landscapes like forests and meadows.

Janie Lowe wins Friends of the Columbia Gorge Award

Janie Lowe wins Friends of the Columbia Gorge Award

August 24, 2022
In the Press

Lowe’s winning oil painting—a piece capturing a summer sunset in the Gorge—was one of several Gorge plein air paintings recognized by Maryhill and partner organizations.

The Columbian: Vancouver resident earns honorable mention in Gorge photo contest

The Columbian: Vancouver resident earns honorable mention in Gorge photo contest

July 23, 2022
In the Press

One honorable mention went to Paul Thomson of Vancouver, for his photo “Fish On,” featuring an osprey flying off with its prey near Rooster Rock.

Columbia Gorge News: Hood River Photographer Wins Friends' Photo Contest

Columbia Gorge News: Hood River Photographer Wins Friends' Photo Contest

June 29, 2022
In the Press

Robles has been taking photos since she was a child, but only began to get serious about photography last year, when she bought a nice camera and pushed herself to make it a hobby.

Camas-Washougal Post-Record: Steigerwald Wildlife Refuge Reopens

Camas-Washougal Post-Record: Steigerwald Wildlife Refuge Reopens

May 13, 2022
In the Press

Two-year, $32 million restoration project improved wildlife habitat, reduced flood risk

The Columbian: Adventure Blossoms in the Gorge — With a Little Planning

The Columbian: Adventure Blossoms in the Gorge — With a Little Planning

March 20, 2022
In the Press

Websites provide visitors with real-time info on wildflowers.

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