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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Northwestern pond turtle. Photo by Gianna Ossello.
Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Two West Coast Pond Turtles
September 9, 2026
PRESS RELEASE September 9, 2026 PORTLAND, Ore.— The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Columbia Gorge and Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to […]
The Lyle Hill Fire burning sections of the Lyle Cherry Orchard Preserve. Photo by Cate Hotchkiss.
An Update on the Lyle Cherry Orchard Preserve After the Lyle Hill Fire
July 16, 2026
At the end of June, the Lyle Hill Fire broke out near the community of Lyle, Washington, and reached our Lyle Cherry Orchard Preserve, which is now closed indefinitely. Here’s […]
An Interview with Gabe Sheoships, Friends’ New Executive Director
May 4, 2026
Get to know Gabe Sheoships, Friends' new executive director, through this conversation with Acting Public Engagement & Communications Director Melissa Gonzalez, exploring his connection to the Gorge, his background, and the person behind the role.