Size: 70 acres
Location: Skamania County, WA
Acquired: 2010
Situated directly across the river from Crown Point, one of the Gorge’s most iconic landmarks, Vista View was acquired to prevent the development of two multi-million-dollar homesites, preserving the area’s natural pastoral beauty. By maintaining the hay pastures for local agricultural use, the Vista View properties also play a crucial role in preserving the rural character of the region. In the future, Friends’ stewardship staff hopes to emulate neighboring WA Department of Natural Resources’ restoration plans by planting Oregon white oak on the property in order to enhance its value to wildlife.
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Funding from LWCF helped ensure the protection of Catherine Creek. Photo by Robby Miller.
Trump’s Budget Aims to Pillage Conservation Funds
June 5, 2025
The Trump administration’s FY26 budget proposes redirecting roughly $387 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s (LWCF) federal land acquisition budget to fund “deferred maintenance”—that is, repairs to trails, […]
Friends Announces Winners of 2025 Photo Contest
May 25, 2025
Friends of the Columbia Gorge is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 photo contest, "Lenscape: Through Nature's Eyes," including grand prize winner Paloma Ayala.
Dog Mountain, by Michael Orwick.
301 Gallery and Friends of the Columbia Gorge Collaborate to Present INSPIRED! II Art Exhibition
May 20, 2025
Following the success of last year’s inaugural show, 301 Gallery and Friends of the Columbia Gorge are excited to announce INSPIRED! II, an art exhibition opening this summer in downtown […]