Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge Region

09/13/2024

🍂🍄🏕️ Fall camping has arrived on Mt. Hood National Forest! Do you enjoy cooler weather? Smaller crowds & quieter campgrounds? Changing leaves? Salmon spawning? Come visit the Forest and enjoy all that autumn has to offer in the Pacific Northwest. Multiple campgrounds remain open until the snow falls. Some sites are first come, first served and others have plenty of availability on Recreation.gov.
Try out a new spot on the Forest! Learn more: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/mthood/campgrounds

📷 Photo: Tent site at Lost Creek Campground on Zigzag Ranger District. The site has a picnic table, firepit, and grill.

09/11/2024

08/26/2024

We are delighted to announce that Cliff Barackman will give a lecture presentation on the year’s highlights from his work in his museum, The North American Bigfoot Center. This free event will be held in our auditorium on Saturday, September 7th at 6pm!

08/25/2024

TRAFFIC NOTICE: Viaduct west of Multnomah Falls Emergency Closure

The West Viaduct near Multnomah Falls, part of the Columbia River Historic Highway, will close tonight for urgent structural repairs and will remain closed until repairs are complete. The closure will likely extend through the Labor Day Weekend. In addition, the Columbia River Historic Highway between Bridal Veil and Ainsworth (mileposts 14-22) will have a vehicle restriction, prohibiting trailers or long loads until further notice.

The best way to visit Multnomah Falls continues to be via Exit 31 on I-84 or take transit.

The Viaducts are currently being restored and repaired, for more information on that project, see below.

Closure Detour Route in photos

08/21/2024

08/17/2024

The NABC has been invited to show some of our exhibits at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum in The Dalles, OR! We kick off the exhibit on August 22nd at 530 with a FREE meet and greet! Snacks and beverages will be provided! See you there!

08/13/2024

08/09/2024

📣 Calling Zigzag locals - join us for Smokey's Birthday Bash!
🎂🥳 We're celebrating Smokey Bear's 80th birthday tomorrow, August 9 from 10-3 at Zigzag Ranger Station! Come meet Smokey and sign his birthday card.
There will be a self-led scavenger hunt, and children can enjoy activities like Smokey's mad lib, campfire safety demonstrations, board games and swag bags. Plus, there are planned story times that will include s'mores!
Zigzag Ranger Station is located at 70220 E Highway 26: www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mthood/about-forest/offices

08/08/2024

Join us at the Dufur Threshing Bee grounds for a Country Style Steak Dinner & live music provided by Dave Gauthier Music 5-7pm this Saturday, 10th.

Threshing Bee Dinner - $28
🥩 Steak
🥔 Baked Potato
🥐 Dinner Roll
🥗 Green Salad

🌭 Hot Dog Kid's Meal - $9

We'll see you there!

DDufur Historical SocietyDDufur Threshing Bee

08/08/2024

08/05/2024

You can once again hike, bike, and drink in Oregon beer culture in this scenic enclave.

07/31/2024

Friday Night Movies on the Deck at Mt. Hood Meadows - Grease

This Friday, August 2nd around dusk (about 8:15 pm)

Grease is the word, have you heard… Mt. Hood Meadows is showing it on the deck this summer! Bring the whole family up and watch Sandy win Danny’s love in this classic 1978 film featuring the kids from Rydell High. Relax in their Adirondack chairs or bring your own chairs up. And don’t forget to bring some blankets; it gets a little chilly when the sun goes down. If the weather isn’t cooperating, the movie may move inside the lodge.

Come up early and take a scenic chairlift ride, hike and play games on the deck!

Tickets are available here: https://www.skihood.com/explore/movies-on-the-deck-grease

07/28/2024

Due to the 2024 Whisky Creek Fire, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Mt. Hood National Forest have implemented a forest order to temporarily close multiple roads, campgrounds, trailheads and trails for public safety. To view the list of closures, visithttps://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1196857.pdf

07/21/2024

07/20/2024

Hikers: Please keep clear of the Herman Creek area while authorities manage this fire.

06/21/2024

By Guest Authors: Allie & Danella

06/16/2024

In honor of Father's Day, Dad's ride FREE on Sunday, June 16th! Just bring a Dad, and their ticket is free with the purchase of at least one other ticket. Thank you, Dads!

06/14/2024

05/19/2024

The Waterfall Trolley is back for 2024! Our narrated tour and hop-on-hop-off service to all the best stops along the Historic Columbia River Highway, including Multnomah Falls. Departures from our Corbett location start at 9am seven days a week. The Waterfall Trolley is the easiest way to see Multnomah Falls: free parking, no fighting the traffic, and access to all the best waterfalls at your own pace. Yes, parking at our Corbett parking lot is FREE. For answers to all your questions and to book your reservation, visit: https://www.waterfalltrolley.com/

04/26/2024

We are pleased to announce that Tickle Creek Trail is open!!!

While the trail is cleared, safe and OPEN, our clean-up efforts will be ongoing. Thank you for your patience during this time! We are excited to welcome you back to the trail 🥳

04/17/2024

DO YOU BELIEVE? You can call it Bigfoot or you can call it Sasquatch. But before you call it a hoax, you should probably visit the North American Bigfoot Center in Boring, Oregon.

04/11/2024

Check out these great recommendations!

Here’s a guide to the historic and hip roadhouses of Highway 26.

04/04/2024

🌟🌙 International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night. It might seem like a small thing, but natural dark is connected to the wellbeing of the entire planet. Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. 🌃 Light pollution can negatively affect many parts of our world such as migratory birds, pollinators, and mammals - including humans.
This week is a great opportunity to reduce light pollution in your home, and maybe even to go stargazing on the Forest! 🌌🌠
Learn more: https://darksky.org/resources/what-is-light-pollution/

04/04/2024

Elegance and simplicity await you at the Balch Hotel. Enjoy our vintage 1907 boutique hotel with on-site spa services, sunny patio and beautiful garden