PORTLAND, Ore. -- A 40-year-old hiker was killed over the weekend when he slipped and plummeted down the side of a mountain in front of his wife and five children near Oregon's Multnomah Falls, ...

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — With cooler weather drawing crowds back to the Columbia River Gorge, officials are urging hikers to come prepared after two recent incidents led to one man's death and another ...

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

(Portland Tribune) — A mountain lion was spotted in the Columbia River Gorge about a mile hike from one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. The cougar was spotted Thursday evening, ...

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is one of those places that makes you pull over every five minutes because the views somehow keep getting better the deeper into it you go. Between the ...

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a missing hiker after the man's body was found near Multnomah Falls on Sept. 10. The investigation was launched around 8:40 a.m.

Multnomah Falls surrounded by lush foliage. The Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway runs from Troutdale to The Dalles in Oregon. Multnomah Falls, one of several waterfalls located along the route, is ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An elite team of sheriff’s deputies rescued a visually impaired hiker who was lost in the wilderness of the Columbia River Gorge on Wednesday, authorities said. The Multnomah ...

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, ...

But waterfalls aren't always the easiest natural wonder to find. They tuck away in woodlands, along roaring rivers, in gorges, and on the slopes of mountains. You often have to hike to reach them, ...

Enjoying the Columbia River, lavender fields, orchards and mountain views are some of the things to do in Hood River, Oregon.