Today, the Columbia River continues to carve the gorge, with canyon walls reaching 4,000 feet high. Nearby, active volcanoes like Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens add to the region’s geological ...

In fact, there are more than 200 named waterfalls in Oregon, spanning from the rugged coast and lush valleys to the alpine wilderness and famed Columbia River Gorge. That means no matter where ...

It’s time to open up the voting for the next category in The Oregonian’s Readers Choice Awards: Oregon’s most recognizable ...

Another steep, 1.25-mile hike will take travelers to the top of the falls for incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge. The Multnomah Falls Lodge, located at the base of the falls, houses a ...

Snow is likely in Salem on Sunday after 4 p.m., but with little to no accumulation expected. Expect mostly rain, heavy at ...

The wonder caddisfly is one of the rarest of the Columbia River Gorge’s caddisflies, many of whom live nowhere else on Earth. Due to prolonged drought in the region, the species has disappeared from ...

Smith Rock in central Oregon is a contender, too. Tell us all about your favorite and nominate it for our Readers Choice Awards below. The form will take submissions until 11 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 ...