Starting July 20th, bicycle riders will be required to have tickets to visit Multnomah Falls (UPDATED)
They’ll all need tickets starting July 20th.
(Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
Columbia River Gorge
The Historic Columbia River Highway is open again for your riding pleasure
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Along with an announcement today from the U.S. Forest Service (see below) that Multnomah Falls has begun a phased re-opening comes news that the last section of the Historic Columbia River Highway closed due to Covid-19 precautions is now open.
The Oregon Department of Transportation has officially re-opened the Historic Highway between Bridal Veil and Ainsworth. This means the entire highway and State Trail between Troutdale and The Dalles (minus the five-mile Mitchell Point section that requires riders to use I-84) is back to its pre-pandemic status. Keep in mind many of the trails and other recreation sites remain closed.[Read more…]
The Gorge is healing with less ‘invasive motor vehicle traffic’
The Historic Columbia River Highway could be amazing — forever.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
Some sections of Historic Columbia River Highway/Trail have just re-opened
Women’s Forum is now open, which means you’ve got access to a water source and this amazing view. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)
New transit pass could make you master of the Gorge for just $30
BikePortland contributor Kate Johnson and her bike on a Columbia Gorge Express bus.
(Photo: Kate Johnson)
It’s not exactly one pass to rule them all; but it is one pass to rule the Gorge.[Read more…]
The Oregonian: $9 million award for couple hit while biking in the Gorge
Screen grab from The Oregonian.
The Oregonian reported earlier this week that a jury has awarded more than $9 million to a couple who were hit by a truck driver while biking on I-84 in the Columbia River Gorge.
According to The O, the collision happened in 2016 when Eric Moutal and Andrea Newman (both from Vancouver, BC) were biking to Portland on the westbound shoulder of the Interstate about seven miles east of Cascade Locks (near Wyeth Trailhead at mile post 52). Eric suffered severe injuries to his leg.
When I read about this case, two big things stood out to me.
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Wind Mountain Overlook will be completed with help from local cycling club
The 1,800 foot Wind Mountain in the distance as seen from the in-progress overlook.
(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland).
Riding the newest section of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail (Photo Gallery)
The section between Wyeth and Lindsey create is a stunning testament to carfree infrastructure. (Photos: J. Maus/BikePortland)
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Hearts, Minds, and thighs: A Gorge Pedal recap
With incredible support from many people and organizations, the Gorge Pedal ride happened this July. It delights my soul that this happened and reinforces several public and hidden agendas in regard to our needs of our incredible World Heritage Site worthy Columbia River Gorge.
