FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE

1999 Legislative Session could be trouble for Gorge protection Citizen involvement is vital

The Columbia River Gorge Gorge Commission. Realizing that National Scenic Area Act it is politically unwise to publicly (NSA) protects the Gorge from oppose the National Scenic Area, urban sprawl, uncontrolled this ~mall group of legislators is development and loss of planning to further disable the recreational opportunities. An Gorge Commission through more important feature of the Act is the budget cuts. Columbia River Gorge Commission, In the Washington State Legisla­ a partnership of local, state and ture, the current leadership will Governor John Kitzhaber federal representatives responsible likely support adequate funding for State Capitol for protecting the magnificent the Commission. However, Rep. Office of the Governor Salem, OR 97310-3111 resources of the Columbia Gorge Mark Boldt (R, District 17), Rep. Jim (503)378-4863 while ensuring that all those with an Honeyford (R, District 15) and State www.governor.state.or.usl interest in the future of the Gorge Senator Don Benton (R, District 17) Governor Gary Locke have their voices heard. are expected to try as hard as ever P.O. Box 40002 to slash <;=ommission funding. Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Today, the Gor~e Bipartisan support, which Gorge (360}753-6780 Commission is m trouble protection has enjoyed in previous www. wa.gov/governor In 1997 Oregon and Washington Oregon legislative sessions, is key if Oregon State Legislature legislatures charged with the the Gorge Commission is to receive Ways & Means Natural Resources Subcommittee responsibility of adequately funding adequate funding from the 1999 Senator Ted Ferrioli, Chair the Commission, cut the biennial Oregon Legislature. However, the S-216 State Capitol budget of the Commission to the subcommittee that develops Salem, OR 9737 0 point where it cannot do its job Oregon's share of the Gorge (503)986-1728 [email protected] effectively. This has put the entire Commission budget, the Ways and Toll free legislative hotline: (800)332-2313 Columbia River Gorge at risk. Means Natural Resources Online at www.leg.state.or.usl This year, both Oregon and Subcommittee (Joint); is chaired by Washington State Legislature Washington governors are pushing Senator Ted F.errioli (R, Dist. 28, House Appropriations Committee to restore adequate funding for the John Day), who. led efforts to cut Tom Huff Co-Chair (R, Dist. 26} Gorge Commission. However, even Gorge Commission funding in Helen Sommer's, Co-Chqir (D, Dist. 36) given this support, both state 1997. Senator Ferrioli scored "0" in John L. O'Brien Building, 2nd f1, rm 200-A P.O. Box 40600 legislatures need to pass the bud­ the Oregon League of Conservation Olympia, WA 98504-0600 gets, and this could be difficult. Voter's 1997 Environmental (360)786-7204 Opponents of Gorge protection Scorecard. Tal/free legislative hotline: (800)562-6000 are busy planning the demise of the continued on page 3 Online at www.leg.wa.gov For a copy of the Gorge Commission's budget proposal: Columbia River Gorge Commission, P.O. Box 730, White Salmon, WA 98672 ~ An ypdate (509)493-3323, [email protected] on the Bea House on page4 Executive .Director's Letter

The question has been I look back on my short stint with Friends of the raised, "What harm can 11!!!!.-ia!~~ Columbia Gorge, one thing has dominated my short tenure here: "the house." ·that one house do?" .. To those who have fought The question has been raised, "What harm can to protect the Columbia that one house do?" To those who have fought to protect the Columbia River Gorge for nearly two River Gorge for nearly two decades, the answer is simple. The house doesn't decades, the answer is represent the end of the Columbia Gorge we simple. The house doesn't know and love~it represents the beginning of represent the end of the the end. Columbia Gorge we know Compare the housing smorgasbord of Portland's and Jove-it represents the West Hills with the serene beauty of its neighbor beginning of the end. Forest Park and you will understand this per­ l spective. For the areas where man and machine have subdued some of nature's best shows, the march of logging, grading, paving and building began with one or two houses looking for a dynamite · view. And they have opened floodgates that have yet to be closed. -

The drafters of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act were acutely aware of the threat of opening floodgates. That's why homes in the "special management areas" (where the Beas have built) ( must be "visually subordinate" to their surroundings. Homeowners can still have a view, they just need photo: James o. Halloway to avoid becoming one.

I hope 1999 brings a conclusion to the Bea House saga, .with the courts finding what the Gorge Commission found: that the house violates the National Scenic Act and must be moved.

In 1999 Friends.will also focus our attention on the Columbia River Gorge Vision 2000 Campaign. J'he Vision 2000 coalition does not make the news like the Bea House because it is more about building trust and relationships, and finding common ground in projects benefiting the Gorge. Not the stuff of newspaper headlines, but nevertheless, something our kids and grandkids will thank us for.

On the subject of thanks, let me extend my deepest appreciation for your support in 1998. I hope Friends of the Columbia Gorge will continue to earn your confidence and trust in 1999.

Sincerely, ' ~~A~ Kevin Gorman Executive Director There are hundreds of ways to enjoy the Gorge. Above windsurfers travel from around the country to benefit from ideal windsurfing conditions. ( Conservation Update . Open Pit Quarries Continue to Threaten the Gorge by Beth Englander and Michael Lang

he National Scenic Area Act Unfortunately, photo: Michael Lang requires the protection and the county Site of the Tenhancement of scenic, planning depart­ proposed quarry at natural, cultural and recreation· ment and the the base of Table resources within the Columbia applicant failed Mountain. This site River Gorge. In spite of this, open to take manda­ is visible from key pit quarries continue to threaten the tory measures to scenic beauty and natural heritage ensure that the viewing areas in of this natural wonder. quarry is prop­ the Gorge and is The problem is two-fold. In erly screened home to two some cases, unauthorized roc,k from key viewing threatened species: quarries continue to operate in areas .. In addi- , the Larch violation of the National Scenic Act. tion, there is In other cases, new quarries receive insufficient Mountain approval in violation of mandatory information in Salamander and standards intended to ensure the record the Pika. protection of scenic vistas in the regarding the Gorge. slope stability of Recently, the Skamania County the area (the Board of Commissioners approved entire area south of Table Mountain is (continued from front page) a rock quarry and processing geologically unstable). Significant operation near Table Mountain. The ground disturbance as a result of Legislative proposal originally called for quarrying has the potential to destabi­ Session removing and processing 4.5 lize rock and cause slides in the area million cubic yards of rock over a surrounding the quarry, resulting in Take Action twenty year span, an operation that damage to natural, scenic and/ or Complete Gorge would significantly and adversely cultural resources. protection is only affect resources in the area, includ­ On January 15, 1999, Friends filed possible with a fully ing: -an appeal of the Skamania County funded Gorge Commission. • Habitat destruction impacting Commissioners' approval of this Within the past few years, two species protected by the large-scale mining operation. Our however, the Gorge ,Commission National Scenic Area Act, the Larch appeal focuses on the decision's lack has suffered such severe budget Mountain salamander and the Pika. of measures to ensure that the quarry cuts that it can't do its job. Unless • Damage or destruction to and processing operations are prop­ the Gorge Commission receives important cultural resource sites. erly screened from key viewing areas complete funding from Oregon • Significant ground distur­ (the Columbia River, I-84, the Historic and Washington, the future of the bance, dust, and•truck traffic, which Columbia River Highway and the Gorge is at serious risk. in turn would severely ravage the Bonneville Visitor's Center). Contact your legislators and tell area's scenic beauty and signifi­ By challenging this decision, them that Gorge protection is a cantly alter the landscape. Friends is working to ensure the top priority! (See page 1 for Over the past year and a half, quarry complies with the resource contact information.) Each legisla­ Friends worked with the applicant, protection measures in the National ture must pass a budget that funds representatives of local and state Scenic Area Act. We also hope that the Gorge Commission at _ agencies and tribal representatives this action will reinforce one of the $1,754,000- as outlined in the to bring the proposal into compli­ mandates of the Scenic Act - to Commission's 1999 I 2001 Budget ance with the National Scenic Area encourage economic growth in Request Summary. At a minimum, Act. In order to protect important appropriate locations, while the legislatures should fund the wildlife habitat and cultural re­ protecting the natural, scenic, cultural Commission at the governors' source sites, the..scope of the and recreation resources of one of our requested level ($1.3 million). Act proposed quarry was reduced greatest natural treasures, the now, a priceless treasure hangs in significantly. Columbia River Gorge. • the balance. • Gorge Commission Rules that Skamania County Erred in Approving the Bea House Property rights group threatens to appeal decision in attempt to dismantle Scenic Area Act by Michael Lang n a dramatic demonstration Gorge Commission's decision will The Gorge Commission should that the National Scenic Area likely prevail. The Commission's be applauded for fulfilling its duty I Act still has teeth, the Gorge findings and conclusions site and reaching a decision that Commission ruled January 25 numerous examples of violations complies with the National Scenic that county agencies and the on behalf of both Skamania Area Act. If the Commission's landowners committed such County and the landowners, decision is appealed it will no egregious violations of the Gorge including: longer be an issue of a landowner Act that there is no legal recourse and a house -it's about disman­ but to move the house. • The county planning tling the Scenic Area Act. • If they abide by the department erred when it failed to Commission's decision, the locate the structures in sites that Planned Giving . landowners have the opportunity minimize visibility from key Save the Gorge and Tax to move into the house in a viewing areas; matter of months - and they will Dollars at the Same Time still live in one of the most • Findings in the county record any of our donors do just beautiful spots on earth. How­ stating that the structures would that with a gift of appreci­ ever, it looks like this could be be s'creened by existing M ated assets such as stocks. These headed for a protracted legal topography and vegetation were gifts can provide big tax savings to battle. incorrect; you while providing a full value ( Skamania County is expected gift to Friends. to file an appeal of the Gorge • While the County approved a This past year Friends members Commission's decision, and the one-story house wi~h a daylight gave nearly $40,000 in stock gifts. landowners threaten to do so as basement and a loft, the Other members provided support well (and may have done so by landowners built a three-story for Gorge protection through the time you read this). While house that exceeds the height simple bequests in their wills and , there are a number of avenues the limitations; through gifts of other types of appeals process can take, one appreciated assets, including art thing is almost certain: if the • Though aware of a number of work. Gorge Commission's decision is the building violations, Skamania appealed, the Beas won't be County repeatedly failed to take Friends' Board establishes moving into the house anytime any enforcement actions. Endowment Program soon. In late 1998 our board of directors The landowners are repre­ The National Scenic Area Act voted to establish an Endowment sented by the extremist property­ requires the protection of the ' Program. By allocating $300,000 rights organization Pacific Legal Gorge's natural and scenic from our reserve account the Foundation, whose agenda in resources. The Act a)so allows for board established the fund and appealing the Gorge Commission new development, but only if now plans to raise an additional decision appears to have little to planning agencies and developers $300,000 over the next several do with the best interests of their site and design new development years to grow the fund to client and more to do with to avoid adverse impacts to the $600,000. Earnings from the fund dismantling the Columbia River Gorge's scenic, natural, cultural will remain in perpetuity and will Gorge National Scenic Area Act, and recreational resources. If serve to permanently enhance our and thus furthering the county agencies and developers program with the addition of a full­ organization's anti-protection fail to carry out this responsibility, time attorney and additional agenda. and the Gorge Commission is outreach and communications On top of the time and ex­ unable to ensure compliance with staff. pense associated with a lengthy environmental laws protecting the For more information on our court battle, and the possibility Gorge, then the entire structure of Planned Giving Program contact that it could be years before the the National Scenic Area Act Development Director Jane Haley. Beas move into their home, the crumbles. riends of the Columbia Gorge MARCH 27 - LYLE CHERRY negotiate. 2nd meeting place: 9:45AM presents its 1999 Spring Wild ORCHARD-BIG BENCH LOOP (new) at Deschutes River State Park (1-84 Fflower Hike Series. These hikes are Wildflower expert Barbara Robinson and eastbound Exit 97, then 4 miles east). scheduled to promote an awareness and Friends' Chair Emerita Nancy Russell MAY 1 -TRIO OF GORGE appreciation for the beautiful Columbia will lead us to and around the Big Bench RAMBLES (new) . River Gorge, and to follow the wild­ to Lyle before climbing to the higher Russ Jolley will take us to some flower bloom as the season unfolds in benches and east to the abandoned interesting, new and unnamed places in the Gorge. Participants should be in cherry orchard. Great views and flowers the east end of the Gorge on the good condition and be prepared for the too. Trail recently reconstructed. Hike 5-6 Washington side. Very photoge- weather. miles with 1,400 ft. elevation gain. 2nd nic. 2nd meeting What to Bring: Daypack containing meeting place: 9:45AM at unmarked · place: 9:45 AM at lunch, water, rain gear, extra clothing trailhead parking lot (Hwy. 14 MP 77.4, Horsethief Lake (sweater, cap & gloves), insect repellent, 12.2 miles east of Hood River Bridge). State Park Day-Use first aid kit; camera, binoculars, and APRIL 3 - ROWLAND LAKE LOOP Area (1-84 Exit 87, other personal items. No alcohol, drugs, Wildflower guides Ray Hayden, Barbara cross river, then fire qrms or pets. Wildflowers of the Robinson and Nancy Russell are back north 3 miles on US Columbia Gorge by Russ Jolley is a field again to lead this hike near Catherine 197, then east 1.5 guide many participants carry on these Creek. The loop north of Rowland Lake miles on Hwy. 14). hikes. includes historic wagon roads and MAYS-MAJOR What to Wear: Long sleeves, long incredible views. Emerge on the open CREEK RANCH­ pants, lug-soled, waterproof hiking plateau at 1,300 feet. Hike 7 miles. 2nd CATHERINE CREEK boots are recommended. meeting place: 9:30AM at Rowland Lake (new) Carpools: Depart at 8:00 AM from the public fishing access (Hwy. 14, 5.8 miles Wildflower guru S.E. corner of Gateway /99th Avenue east of Hood River Bridge, left on Road Russ Jolley will join Park & Ride. From 1-84 eastbound, take 1230, then .4 miles). Nancy Russell to Exit 7. Turn immediately right onto 99th APRIL 10 - COLUMBIA lead a scenic, Avenue . Second meeting places are HILLS PRESERVE flower-filled route listed with each hike. Donation to Two hikes in one. Former Dalles Moun­ between Major drivers of 5 cents per mile per rider. tain Ranch owner, Pat Bleakney, and Creek and Bridge tolls (75 cents each way) and Gorge enthusiast Bill Daniels will lead us Catherine Creek. trailhead parking passes ($3 per car at through the DNR's Natural Area Pre­ Walk along the Dog Mountain) are shared. serve to a flower-filled oak grove and banks of Major General Information: Prior sign-up is spring (6 miles and 1,000 ft. elevation Creek and then not necessary. Hikes will not be gain). Weather permitting, Bill Daniels climb 1,800 feet to canceled because of rain, and weather will continue to Stacker Butte's summit the summit of Tracy .....,.~£..;;~;.;;.;.;;...... ;...,:;. tends to be drier east of Hood River. for outstanding views (addl. 2.5 miles Hill. Hike 6 miles. Participants accept responsibility for and 400ft. elev. gain). 2nd meeting place: 2nd meeting place: 9:30 AM at Major their own safety. All mileage given is 9:45AM at Horsethief Lake State Park Creek Ranch (Hwy. 14, 5.8 miles east of round trip. For additional information, Day-Use Area (1-84 Exit 87, cross river, Hood River Bridge, left on Road 1230, contact Friends at (503) 241-3762. then north 3 miles on US 197, then east then 2.7 miles - driveway on right .2 1.5 miles on Hwy. 14~. mile after crossing Major Creek). MARCH 20 - MEMALOOSE HILLS EAST APRIL 17 - SEVENMILE HILL (new) MAY 15 - BONNEVILLE TO THUNDER LOOP(new) Follow wildflower author Russ Jolley to ISLAND, CASCADE LOCKS (new) FOCG board members Chris Beck and witness the impact of the August 1998 Follow Gorge photographer Ken Denis Lester Baskin and hiking enthusiast grass fires .on this prime wildflower area. on an 8.5 mile stroll along the Historic Aubrey Russell will lead us on a Russ will take us to the top of this ridge Columbia River Highway on a new Memaloose Hills ramble when the Grass (1,200 ft. elevation gain) for great scenery state park trail. Travel around Tooth Widows are in full flower. Loop hike and views of the river. 2nd meeting Rock on a viaduct and cross Eagle starts at Memaloose Rest Area, heading place: 9:30 AM at Memaloose Rest Area Creek on the original1915 bridge. Pass southeast cross-country to Dell Road; 0-84 eastbou~d MP 72). by stands of old-growth forest before circling back to Memaloose Overlook; APRIL 24 - DESCHUTES RIVER crossing under 1-84 and on to a lunch and taking Chatfield Road back to the Desert Trail Association's Ross Edginton spot at Thunder Island. Minimal rest area. Waterfalls, flowers, stunning will lead us up to Ferry Springs for elevation gain on paved surfac~. 2nd river & mountain views. Hike 5-6 miles terrific views encompassing four coun­ meeting place: 8:45 AM at Bonneville with 800ft. elevation gain. 2nd meeting ties. Return along the riverside past (1-84 Exit 37). place: 9:30AM Memaloose Rest Area (1- historic sites. Hike 8 miles with 750 ft. 84 eastbound after MP 72). elevation gain, with four cattle stiles to MAY 22 ~ MOSIER TUNNELS a TOM McCALL POINT Columbia-River Gorge Vision 2000 FOCG vice-president Rick Ray will lead us into the_restored Mosier Campaign Update - Tunnels from the east end. Then we Getting it off the ground will drive to Rowena Overlook and ne of the challenges of hike to the summit of Tom McCall any new campaign effort Point for spectacular wildflowers O is getting it off the and views, then descend to Rowena ground successfully. Plateau's vernal ponds. Hike 7 miles The Columbia River Gorge with 1,250 ft. elevation gain. 2nd Vision 2000 coalition campaign meeting place: 9:15AM at Mark 0. has high aspirations- enhanc­ Hatfield Trailhead near Mosier (I-84 ing and protecting the Gorge Ex\t 69, left on Rock Creek Road, through promoting and imple­ under overpass and 1 mile west). menting positive projects and MAY 29- DOG MOUNTAIN LOOP efforts - and in order to ensure Political pundit Tim Hibbitts will success, the coalition campaign is lead us to the balsamroot meadows taking the time to do it right on the upper slopes of this classic through forming a Vision 2000 Gorge summit. E ~ pansive Gorge and steering committee. Cascade views from Puppy Lookout The Vision 2000 steering and above. Hike 7 miles with 2,900 ft. Klindt's Booksellers and Stationers, The co~mittee will target specific Dalles, Oregon · elevation gain. Trailhead parking projects highlighted in the Vision Keith Liggett, Stevenson, Washington pass required. 2nd meeting place: 2000 publication for concerted, Mtddle Mountain Tax Services, Hood 9:15AM at Dog Mtn. Trailhead River, Oregon (Hwy. 14, 12.5 miles east of Bridge of ' coalition effort. Public education Stevenson Community Library, Gods). about the National Scenic Area Stevenson, Washington Act and the work of the Vision ' Vancouver Community Library, Vancouver, Washington 2000 coalition will also be a White Salmon Community Library, priority. White Salmon, Washington To become involved with Columbia River Gorge Vision Columbia River Gorge Vision 2000 2000, contact the Friends' office, is a coalition of concerned individu­ (503)241-3762,[email protected] • als, organizations and businesses, from both within and outside of the The Vision 2000 publication is Gorge, who came together to take available throughout the Gorge and adion on behalf of one of our the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan greatest natural treasures- the area, including these sites: Columbia River Gorge. The Vision Cascade Whitewater Company, Hood 2000 coalition effort will work River, Oregon hand-in-hand with the National Friends of Clark County office, Scenic Area Ad to prated the ·vancouver, Washington heritage of the Gorge and to plan Friends of the Columbia Gorge office, for its future. Portland, Oregon

growth forest where 1991 Falls Fire Gorge. This 5.5 mile hike is part of made its mark and to Multnomah planned trail from Washougal to Hikers enjoy the view at Catherine Creek for lunch at a scenic overlook. Stevenson. Pioneer Point's breath­ Creek. Join the Ak-Wanee Trail, passing taking view will be worth the 1,100 some of the 1996 rockfalls and the ft. of elevation gain. 2nd meeting JUNE 5- WAHKEENA TO Elevator Shaft. Car shuttle. 2nd place: 8:30AM at Pendleton Woolen AK-WANEE (new) meeting place: 8:30AM at Wahkeena Mills in Washougal (Hwy. 14 Gorge enthusiasts Caroline & Ken Falls (I-84 eastbound Exit 28, then 2.6 eastbound, left at Washougal 15th St. Bailey will take us on this delightful miles east). traffic light, then right on first street, 7.5 mile hike with 1,650 ft. of JUNE 12 - CAPE HORN (new) continue to parking lot). elevation gain, beside the many Gorge activist Dan Huntington will JUNE 19-20 -ANNUAL cascades of Wahkeena Creek to its lead us through recen·t acquisitions in GORGE HIKING WEEKEND spring, where the creek pours out of the National Scenic Area which offer Brochure will be available from the ground. Travel through old fabulous views of the west end of the Friends by May 15th. • riends News ... Friends of the Columbia Gorge 319 SW Washington St., #301 New Year Brings New Gorge Portland, Oregon 97204 Advocates to Friends (503) 241-3762 he new year brings with it three [email protected] Tnew board members to Friends of the Columbia Gorge: Mission Statement North Cheatum, Hood River: Frie11ds of the Columbia Gorge shall vigorously protect the scenic, 11atural, and Owns and operates Apeasay Orchard, cultural and recreatio11al resources witlzi11 the grower of specialty organic apples Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. and pears. North has lived in the We fulfill this mission by ensuri11g strict Hood River Valley for 14 years and implementatioll of the Nati01wl Scenic Area has also served on the board of Act; promoting responsible stewardship of A shooting star pops up from under a rock. Gorge la11ds and waters; encouraging public Friends of Timberline. owl!ership of sensitive areas; educating the Favorite spot in the Gorge: North public about the u11ique natural values of the Lake on the shoulder of Mt. Defiance. Friends' Speakers Bureau Columbia River Gorge a11d the importa11ce of 'Tm drawn to it because it's beautiful spreads the word preserving those values; and working with and we share the same name." fter two training sessions, groups a11d individuals to accomplish mutual Kim Gilmer, Washougal: Born A Friends now has a 20-member preservation goals. -Adopted November 20, 1997 and raised in Camas, Kim has volunteer speakers' bureau that is witnessed the spread of urban sprawl ready, willing and able to talk to your Board of Directors to Washington's western end of the group, company, organization or · John Reynolds, Chairman Gorge. Kim is currently the recreation association about the important work Nancy N. Russell, Chairman Emeritus supervisor for the city of Lake of Friends of the Columbia Gorge. Rick Ray*, Vice Chairman 'lswego and a rock climber, hiker and Friends' presentations include a Michael P. Ryan, Treasurer Ken Denis, Secretary .der. beautiful 20-minute slide show about Lester Baskin Favorite spot in the Gorge: Table the Columbia River Gorge, and covers Chris Beck Mountain in Washington, the view topics including: William Bell* from Rock of Ages toward Saint • the who, what, where and how Broughton H. Bishop Peter's dome in Oregon. of Friends of the Columbia Gorge; Bowen Blair, Jr. North Cheatham* Gay Jervey, Mosier: A geologist • the challenges and threats facing Michele Coad and·long-time activist for improving the Gorge today; Spencer Dick recreation access in Mosier, Gay is a • the new campaign for Gorge Nick Dodge strong proponent of the Mosier 20/20 protection- Columbia River Gorge Kim Gilmer* Project, an economic development Vision 2000; and, Beth Hulsman Gay Jervey* plan to improve Mosier's recreation • opportunities for involvement Karen Johnson opportunities. Gay also serves on the on behalf of one of our greatest Elmer Lierman* board of the Columbia Gorge natural treasures- the Columbia Kate McCarthy* Windsurfing Association. River Gorge. Jeanne Norton Favorite spot in the Gorge: The For more information about Len Swenson* mouth of Mosier Creek. • tra!ning to join our speakers bureau, * Gorge residents or to arrange for a Friends presenta­ Staff tion, contact Julee Wasserman, Executive Director: Kevin Gorman Electronic Activism Friends' volunteer coordinator. • Consermtion Director: Michael Lang t's the '90s (for a little while longer, Development Director: Jane Haley I anyway), and the time.is ripe to Art of the Gorge Field Organizer: Kathy Armstrong take your activism online. Join ortland's Antoinette Hatfield Fiscal Manager: Tom Del Savio Friends' volunteer e-mail brigade! Gallery showcases the recent P Legal Assistant: Beth Englander You will join over 100 volunteers who works of Jack Balance during the Systems Administrator: Kymberlee Snow !Ceive weekly notices about volun­ month of February. Balance's illumi­ Volunteer Coordinator: Julee Wasserman teer opportunities and activities, nated landscapes of the Gorge, Mt. Outreach Coordinator, Seattle: along with regular requests for Hood and the Cascades are in a style Kate Roosevelt volunteer assistance. reminiscent of 19th century painters Just send your e-mail address (via from the Hudson River School. Newsletter Editor: Kathy Armstrong e-mail, of course) to Julee at Call the gallery at (503)224-3583 Newsletter Design: Kathleen Krushas [email protected] • - for more information. • Friends of the Columbia Gorge Non Profit Thank You P.O. Box 40820 U.S. Postage for your Portland, Oregon 97240-0820 PAID special contributions Portland, OR Address correction requested Permit No. 2623 IN HoNOR OF BowEN BLAIR GRETCHEN HULL

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IN MEMORY OF HOWARD ALSDORF HENRIETTA ALSDORF The following article is a new feature in the Friends newsletter. We hope to share a bit • about Gorge history, sites, flora and fauna in each issue. If you are interested in contribut; •••• IN MEMORY oF CAROL FoRTIN ing to this feature, contact the PEGGY & DAVE AMATO Friends office. M.D. & JuDITH HoLMAN KuRT LLOYD PETERSON & TERI WATKINS Did You PETERSON PATRICIA GRAHAM Know? IN MEMORY OF Rum GINDER FREEMAN Gorge facts & p_hoto by Ken Denis ELLEN A. SPEAR

IN MEMORY OF PAUL WARREN FRISBY Did you know .. .' MEGAN MARTIN-SHARP One of the bridges shown is an engineering marvel. In IN MEMORY oF RicHARD HoLocH its time it was the longest, BRUCE B. EcoRD three hinged, re-enforced IN MEMORY OF concrete arch bridge ever OLIVA LOUISE NIKOLAIEFF built, but it no longer carries MRS. KEITH E. LEGGE traffic. Do you know where it is? IN MEMORY OF JANETTE REIMERS TY & MARIANNA KEARNEY Did you know ... IN MEMORY OF EuGENE ScoTT The Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge contains another highway ALICE I. PERCIVAL besides 1-84- the Historic Columbia River Highway. Completed in 1915, the 74-mile Historic Highwa was the first major paved highway in the NortH- IN MEMORY OF DR. FRED SHIPS west, and some 60 miles of the Historic HigHway are st111 in use today FRANK & NANCY KREUTZ (though only 40 miles are open to vehicular traffic). IN MEMORY OF RAY STEED Within the past few years, several sections of the old Historic Highway MARNA MOORE have been reopened for walking and'biking; the Mosier Twin Tunnel section will open this fall. A recently opened portion of the highway runs from Tanner Creek east (near Tooth Rock) to Eagle Creek a don to Cascade Locks. Another section begins at Tanner Creek and heads west to Moffett Creek. The Columbia River Gorge contains many fascinating areas and opportu- Photo: Three bridges over nities for exploration (some of which will be featured in this year's Spring ._, Moffett Creek: the top bridge is 1-84 eastbound, the middle is Wildflower. Hikes) - so get out there and explore! • 1-84 westbound and, in the foreground, is the Moffett Creek Ken Denis is a member of Friends' board of directors: Ken lives and works in Portland, buf Arch -an engineering marvel spends much of his free time hiking, exploring and photographing the Gorge. Questions or when it was constructed in comments for Ken can be directed to the Friends office. 1915.