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 ...

The Columbia River Gorge is a stunning natural wonder that attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems, it is home to several ...

Darkness descended just a few steps into the Mitchell Point Tunnel. Caught off guard, I turned back, where a trio of walkers were silhouetted against the entrance. One was wearing a headlamp, clearly ...

A guidebook for hiking the Columbia River Gorge, Don J. Scarmuzzi's Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge was designed specifically to cover in 60 hikes nearly the entire 85-mile Columbia River Gorge ...

Oregon’s hiking reputation might conjure images of peaceful forest strolls and scenic viewpoints, but beneath those picture-perfect Instagram shots lies a world of lung-burning, quad-destroying trails ...

Whether it’s the Ice Age floods that carved it or the wildfire in 2017 that scarred it, the Columbia River Gorge is a testament to nature’s destructive fury. But from ruin comes rebirth. Eight years ...

At least 15 of Oregon's best known outdoors destinations, and likely more, are either closed, partly closed, or inaccessible ...

The Mitchell Point Tunnel, a replica of the original built in 1915, opened in March on the Historic Columbia River Highway. The new tunnel features five arched windows and hand-placed stone masonry ...