Take I-205 across the Columbia River and into Washington and merge onto Washington Highway 14. Follow Highway 14 east to milepost 26.4 (about 20 miles east of the I-205 bridge).

If you want a Columbia River Gorge hike that delivers max waterfall vibes with minimal effort, Horsetail Falls and Ponytail Falls ...

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Portland metro area, western and central Columbia River Gorge ...

The group reached the Columbia River in early October 1805. ... You can hike to the top of the 848-foot-tall landmark for peak views of the Columbia Gorge, awash in fall color every autumn.

Buddy Dupell, Columbia River Fishing Adventures, 503-490-3099; columbiariverfishingadventures.com More information Gorge Outfitters Supply in Rufus, Ore. , 541-739-2222; www.gorgeoutfitters.com ...