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Columbia River Gorge

Car-free visits to Columbia River Gorge sites are possible — with planning

June 3, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

Judging by ease of public-transit access, one might conclude that the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is entirely inside of Oregon. Read story

Groups share concerns over management of Gifford Pinchot’s Little White Salmon watershed

May 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Gifford Pinchot National Forest stakeholders are processing the outlook of fire resiliency in the Little White Salmon watershed. Read story

Friends of the Columbia Gorge land trust director Dan Bell, left, landscape architect Jeramie Shane and senior designer Margaret Drew of Mayer/Reed and Friends communications director Tim Dobyns explore the Cape Horn Preserve. The site will get a new overlook and many accessible, inclusive amenities in years to come.

Columbia River Gorge goal: Recreation access for all

Friends of the Columbia Gorge land trust director Dan Bell, left, landscape architect Jeramie Shane and senior designer Margaret Drew of Mayer/Reed and Friends communications director Tim Dobyns explore the Cape Horn Preserve. The site will get a new overlook and many accessible, inclusive amenities in years to come.

May 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

The rugged Columbia River Gorge is one of the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest. But not everyone has the ability or resources to enjoy it. Read story

Restoring northwestern pond turtle populations will take time.

Aiming to save turtles in Columbia River Gorge

Restoring northwestern pond turtle populations will take time.

May 2, 2023, 6:03am Latest News

It’s February in the Columbia River Gorge. Cold and windy, with a hint of snow in the air. Read story

Light pollution from Goldendale floods the sky on a cloudy night at Goldendale Observatory State Park in 2014.

Darkness matters: Light pollution of night skies hurts people, animals in Southwest Washington

Light pollution from Goldendale floods the sky on a cloudy night at Goldendale Observatory State Park in 2014.

April 18, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

We usually see light in a positive light. It cheers up gloom. It clarifies our way. It’s the Bible’s opening metaphor for all of creation. Read story

Hikers ascend Beacon Rock.

A triple scoop of Southwest Washington spring break adventures

Hikers ascend Beacon Rock.

March 31, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

If rising prices have squeezed your family out of a big adventure over next week’s spring break, why not have a little adventure instead? Here are three ideas for local excursions, each topped off with ice cream. Read story

Pikas prefer the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.

Volunteers needed for pika patrol in the Columbia River Gorge

Pikas prefer the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.

March 30, 2023, 10:30am Clark County Life

If vast views of sublime scenery don’t lure you to the Columbia River Gorge, how about a little dose of irresistible cuteness? With a dollop of environmental virtue for good measure? Read story

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

Clark County asked to OK gravel pit east of Washougal

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

February 28, 2023, 6:04am Business

A gravel pit that has been involved in years of disputes and lawsuits is in the public eye once again, as its owner and operator request approval to continue mining at the site. Read story

The parking lot fills quickly at Dog Mountain Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge in the spring.

Dog Mountain parking permits online March 15

The parking lot fills quickly at Dog Mountain Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge in the spring.

February 23, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

In light of Dog Mountain’s popularity during peak wildflower season, hikers should consider securing a parking spot ahead of time. Read story

A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville in 2008.

Sea lions threaten Northwest’s salmon

A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville in 2008.

February 17, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Decadeslong efforts by state and tribal agencies have slowly curbed sea lion populations in the region, yet officials still consider the pinnipeds a threat to at-risk salmon populations in the Columbia River. Read story