With spring almost upon us, it’s finally time to dust off your hiking boots, stretch your legs and get ready for the full-on sensory experience of Dog Mountain. The Columbia River Gorge destination is ...

If it’s your first time visiting the Columbia River Gorge, chances are you’ve been captivated by the photos you’ve seen: ...

Just off Interstate 84, this family-friendly trail offers a quick escape to a 213-foot waterfall.

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 U.S. Forest Service will release more batches of spring hiking permits for Dog Mountain Trail Area four days prior to ...

People who care about climate — which should be everyone — have been alarmed about lack of mountain snowpack and a warmer-than-usual winter that’s already on the wane in the Pacific Northwest.

The Oregon Coast is my happy place. However, a close second are several of the waterfalls around the state. Oregon is home to more than 230 listed waterfalls, and many draw in quite a crowd. In fact, ...

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 ...