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For some, spring is the best time of the year. The snow—usually—has stopped falling, and if you’re willing to put some miles in on your hiking boots or trail running shoes, you can take mom to see great vistas with some added color in the form of wildflowers. The Columbia River Gorge probably has the […]
Since 2008, Nestlé has been in negotiations with the city of Cascade Locks and the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for water from the Oxbow Springs in the Columbia River Gorge. Nestlé wants to bottle the spring water under the Arrowhead brand. How bad does Nestlé want Oregon’s water and the profits that spring from […]
Beginning approximately 15,000 years ago, ice dams on massive Lake Missoula in Montana began to break, sending torrents of deep water rushing through Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The process continued for thousands of years with up to 40 major floods eventually forming what is now the Columbia River Gorge. The geology and climate of the […]
The wildflowers are now in bloom and Catherine Creek near Lyle, Washington is a perfect spring hike of less than two miles. Lyle is within a 20 minute drive of Hood River. If you can’t take the hike, spend a couple of minutes and the Source Weekly will take you there in this video.
Seasoned Oregon hikers and backpackers will often advise taking springtime hikes because they offer cooler weather and often an endless array of wildflowers, particularly in the Columbia River Gorge area. Deschutes River State Recreation Area The Deschutes River State Recreation Area is a very popular place for hiking. Located about 10 miles east of The […]
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