Bridge of the Gods Magazine

18/01/2025

Here is a pop quiz for Oregon history enthusiasts, and yes, it’s a trick question. But, humor me: What comes to your mind when I mention the name “Balch”? For ...

17/01/2025

Lewis and Clark were astounded by this 800-foot-tall basalt tower on their journey down the Columbia River, but didn’t know its fiery origin story.

03/12/2024

Known worldwide for her 2012 memoir "Wild,” Oregon author Cheryl Strayed has touched countless lives with the story of her Pacific Crest Trail journey. Join ...

12/11/2024

The rock tunnel mimics a famous feature of the Historic Columbia River Highway.

02/11/2024

https://thatoregonlife.com/2024/11/bridge-of-the-gods/

Steeped in stories about warring mountains, an inland sea that stretched to Idaho, earthquakes, and white hot rocks hurtling through the air, the Bridge of the Gods has moved straight out legend and into the modern world.

22/08/2024

Interesting statistic of the day: So far this year, 7,397 people have crossed the Bridge of the Gods on foot!

The Bridge of the Gods is the only pedestrian crossing of the Columbia River between the I-205 Glen Jackson Bridge in Portland and The Dalles Bridge. But there is no sidewalk or pedestrian lane on the Bridge of the Gods, so it's very important that motorists share the road and stay under the 15MPH speed limit. Pedestrians should always walk against the flow of traffic and stay as close as possible to the side rails.

The Port will be looking at ways to improve pedestrian safety on the bridge as part of a series of studies funded by the Oregon state legislature in the coming months, along with seismic resiliency and other preservation and safety improvements.

Photo credit: Richard Hallman Photography and thank you to Emilie!

28/07/2024

https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2024/07/27/which-side-are-you-on/

First Nations lore says that long ago, the Bridge of the Gods, a natural rock bridge, spanned the Columbia River. Each bank was home to a brother: Pahto on the north side, and Wy’East on the south. In a story as old as time, the brothers fought over the attentions of a fair maiden named Loowit; th...

14/07/2024

10/07/2024

Captain Tom and the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge

Kohr Explores: Take a ride on the Columbia Gorge SternwheelerSubscribe to KOIN 6's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KOINLOCAL6?sub_confirmation=...

05/06/2024

The legendary local hero, Captain Tom Cramblett, sat down with us for an exclusive interview! We dove deep into his family’s history, the rich tapestry of Ca...

21/02/2024

https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/post/meet-herman-sturgeon

On a recent winter day, “Herman the Sturgeon” swam in a pond with his fish friends. Herman is 10 feet long and weighs nearly 500 pounds. The white sturgeon lives at Bonneville Hatchery near Cascade Locks, Oregon. Many locals consider Herman to be the most popular fish in Oregon.

01/02/2024

( Satellite ) Cascade Locks Historical Museum posted This is definitely my favorite Cascade Locks historic winter storm photo, taken January...

25/01/2024

Bridge of the Gods!
Columbia River Gorge between Oregon & Washington