Climbing season is picking up on Oregon’s iconic Mt. Hood. Visitors planning to travel above an elevation of 9,500 feet need a climbing permit. Permit fees fund climbing rangers, climbing safety information, and natural resources […]
Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Oregon senior Senator Ron Wyden held a town hall meeting yesterday in the auditorium at The Dalles High School. Several hundred people turned out for the afternoon event, along […]
As you know, Dog Mountain is one of the most popular wildflower hikes in the Gorge—but weekend permits are limited, making access tricky. Luckily, hikers can skip the permit hassle by riding the Dog Mountain Shuttle, […]
Story by Rodger Nichols for Gorge Country Media Klickitat County Commissioners met yesterday, and received word from their lobbyist, Zak Kennedy, that things could get even worse for Washington state finances. He said the state’s Attorney […]
Mosier, Oregon – The Memaloose Rest Area, located near mile maker 72.9, on I-84, (six miles east of Mosier, OR), will temporarily close to allow for the completion of a rest room building renovation and […]
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