One of Beacon Rock State Park’s greatest assets is its accessibility from major population centers. Located approximately 35 miles east of Vancouver, Washington, and about an hour’s drive from ...

What makes Beacon Rock State Park particularly special is its accessibility. Located just 35 miles east of Vancouver, Washington, and about an hour from Portland, Oregon, it’s close enough for a day ...

When spring arrives and that familiar itch to roam kicks in, the usual headline destinations like Washington’s cherry blossoms or Florida beaches can start to feel crowded before you even pack your ...

Stevenson, Washington, is perfect for nature lovers.

Annika Forester, the new executive director for Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers, has spent her first month on the job introducing herself to farmers, visiting packing houses and familiarizing herself ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The National Weather Service has issued a "Winter Weather Advisory" for freezing rain in the central Columbia River Gorge and the Upper Hood River Valley. The advisory will go ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — All around are iconic landmarks of the Pacific Northwest. Crooked River High Bridge. Multnomah Falls. Downtown Portland and the logging routes of Washougal, Washington. In the ...

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) — A hiker reported missing Wednesday morning in the Columbia River Gorge has been found dead, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they ...

This photo shows the Columbia River Gorge, which divides Washington and Oregon. A teen boy died at the gorge Aug. 20. Getty Images/iStockphoto A 17-year-old boy died after accidentally falling from a ...

Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge is similar to hiking in Central Oregon: So many options exist, it is hard to know where to begin. I find it’s best to rely on the locals. On a recent visit to see my ...

KLICKITAT COUNTY Wash. (KPTV) - Highway 14 has been fully reopened, as the Burdoin Fire burning near Bingen in the Columbia River Gorge is now 69% contained, according to fire officials. All Level 3 ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...