Although we take it for granted, one of Vancouver’s greatest advantages is that it lies at the end of a transcontinental railroad. The Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway was completed in 1908 ...

For the dedicated photographer looking for quality over quantity, finding the perfect location to capture railroading against stunning backdrops is a never-ending quest. Whether you’re a ...

A westbound BNSF coal train crosses the causeway in Horsethief Lake State Park near The Dalles of the Columbia River Gorge, on June 16, 2011. Alex Mayes Multiple spots are at one’s disposal to watch ...

PALO ALTO, Calif. — The Columbia River is at a crossroads. Negotiations between the U.S. and Canada over the river’s benefits are stalled. Thirteen runs of salmon and steelhead are threatened ...

PALO ALTO, Calif. — The Columbia River is at a crossroads. Negotiations between the U.S. and Canada over the river's benefits are stalled. Thirteen runs of salmon and steelhead are threatened ...

The Trump administration has cut tens of millions of dollars from a key Columbia Basin salmon-restoration program run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a move experts say puts the treasured ...

Train enthusiasts young and old enjoy in the magical worlds of backyard railroads. On June 14, the Rose City Garden Railway Society will host its annual summer tour in the Portland metro area.

Negotiations over the Columbia River basin could affect the environment in Canada and electrical generation and flood control in the United States. Negotiations of a 60-year-old treaty between ...

If you’ve been seeking a fresh perspective on the Columbia River Gorge, the Mitchell Point Tunnel offers exactly that—a new window onto one of Oregon’s most cherished landscapes.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A commercial fisherman turned up an exceptionally rare find on the Columbia River last month when he caught a Chinese mitten crab, which is prohibited in Oregon. The invasive ...

Tri-Cities, WA offers an incredible number of places to go fishing. The 2025 forecast for upriver spring Chinook is 122,500 fish, which is more than the 116,332 that returned to the Columbia River ...

Fishing requirements. For the stretches of the Columbia River upstream of Bonneville Dam to approx. 200’ above the fish ladder exit upstream to Hwy 730 at the Washington/Oregon border, the ...