Mitchell Point Tunnel in the Gorge open to the public for first time in 71 years this weekend
one of the most extraordinary infrastructure projects in our state’s history
historic columbia river highway state trail
ODOT wins $11 million federal grant for final segment of Historic Highway project
Ever closer to realizing the big dream.
Two-mile carfree section of paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail opens Saturday
The dream of connecting the 73-mile Historic Columbia River Highway between Troutdale and The Dalles will become even closer to reality after this weekend. A celebration with activities for the kids and an open house for new, ADA-accessible and bike-friendly campsites will be held at Viento State Park on Saturday to welcome two new miles … Read more
An e-bike ride on a carfree path in the Columbia River Gorge
You owe it to yourself to ride a carfree section of this trail.
Federal funding for Eagle Creek Staircase replacement moves forward
The funding will help the project qualify for larger federal grants.
Disability rights advocate visits Eagle Creek stairs to highlight state trail impediment
What’s the price we pay for inaccessible trails?
This should be the year you do the Gorge Ride
If the Gorge is on your mental list of must-rides, register now for the Gorge Ride on June 24th.
Columbia River Gorge car use permit system deemed a success, likely to return
“I feel confident saying that we met our goals of improving visitor experience.” – Terra Lingley, ODOT State of Oregon officials say a permit system created to reduce car use in the Columbia River Gorge this past summer was a success and is very likely to return in 2023. The timed-access permit system was required … Read more
I did the Gorge by bike and it’s the longest and most beautiful ride I’ve ever done
When I saw there was a Pedalpalooza ride from Portland to Multnomah Falls, I was immediately thrilled, and then shocked at myself. Up until very recently, I wouldn’t have thought this was even something a person could do. I’ve had pretty low faith in my athletic abilities for my entire life – physical activity was … Read more
Amazing photos from inside the Mitchell Point Tunnel in the Gorge
Can you imagine riding this?! (Photos: AJ Zelada)
Closed after Gorge fire in 2017, the Oneonta Tunnel is now open and ready to ride
(Left: East end of the Oneonta Tunnel in 2017 after the Eagle Creek Fire. Right: All cleaned up and ready to ride today! Photos: ODOT)