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
The Clark County Council has voted unanimously to deny Zimmerly and Nutter's proposal to turn a public road into a private mining haul route.
Conserved Lands Do Not Impede Housing Development
June 20, 2024
In a letter to the editor in Columbia Gorge News, Friends refutes Wasco County Planning Director’s attack on conservation land ownership.
Portland Schoolteacher Wins Grand Prize in Columbia Gorge Photo Contest
June 18, 2024
Dave Edwards Noyes' winning image captures sunlit Oregon white oak trees at Mosier Plateau Trail.
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.
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.
Building Climate Resilience through Habitat Restoration
April 11, 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.
Gorge Towns to Trails Coming to Life
April 10, 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.