The unidentified man suffered a medical emergency Friday evening.Hiker dies near summit of popular Columbia River Gorge hike Hiker dies near summit of popular Columbia River Gorge hike Hiker dies near summit of popular Columbia River Gorge hike

oregonlive.com/crime/2026/08/hiker-falls-to-death-near-horsetail-falls-in-columbia-river-gorge-officials-say.html

Aug 29

Hiker falls to death near Horsetail Falls in Columbia River Gorge, officials say: A 70-year-old woman died after falling approximately 400 feet from a trail near ...

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oregonlive.com/travel/2026/08/oregons-best-beach-town-it-might-just-be-in-the-columbia-river-gorge.html

Aug 02

Oregon’s best beach town? It might just be in the Columbia River Gorge: The Columbia River tourist town is a gateway to Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge ...

oregonlive.com/travel/2026/07/dougs-beach-is-a-perfect-columbia-river-gorge-getaway-but-who-in-the-world-is-doug.html

Jul 23

Doug’s Beach is a perfect Columbia River Gorge getaway. But who in the world is Doug?

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oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2026/07/helicopter-crew-rescues-hiker-after-columbia-river-gorge-fall.html

Jul 04

Helicopter crew rescues hiker after Columbia River Gorge fall: The injury happened near the Angel’s Rest trailhead, officials said.

oregonlive.com/travel/2026/05/dog-mountain-is-one-of-the-most-amazing-hikes-in-the-northwest-just-dont-take-it-lightly.html

May 02

Dog Mountain is one of the most amazing hikes in the Northwest — just don’t take it lightly

oregonlive.com/podcasts/2025/12/beyond-multnomah-falls-discovering-the-gorges-hidden-and-reimagined-waterfall-hikes.html

Dec 13 25

Beyond Multnomah Falls: Discovering the Gorge’s hidden and reimagined waterfall hikes

The Sacramento Bee

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Oct 09 25

Two lost hikers call for help from ‘rugged’ closed trail, Oregon rescuers say: Two hikers lost on closed Rock of Ages Trail in Columbia River Gorge were found ...

Miami Herald

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Sep 12 25

Lost hiker calls dad for help but loses connection, OR cops say. Then body found: A lost hiker in Oregon was found dead at Wiesendanger Falls in the Columbia ...

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Aug 23 25

17-year-old falls to death while with his brother at Washington lookout ...

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17-year-old falls to death while with his brother at Washington lookout, cops say

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oregonlive.com/wildfires/2025/07/burdoin-fire-closes-parts-of-columbia-river-gorge-evacuation-orders-remain.html

Jul 22 25

Burdoin fire closes parts of Columbia River Gorge; evacuation orders remain: The fire has grown to 10,993 aces since it first ignited Friday.

Key FactsBurdoin Fire Prompts Widened Evacuation Zone

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The Burdoin fire started Friday afternoon near Courtney Road and Highway 14 in Klickitat County.

Evacuation orders have expanded to cover the area from east of Bingen to east of Lyle.

By Saturday afternoon, the fire had consumed 1,276 acres and remained uncontained.

Two emergency shelters are open in White Salmon and The Dalles, operated by the Red Cross.

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CBS News

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May 20 25

74-year-old hiker dies while attempting rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon: Dennis Smith was an "avid and experienced hiker," the National Park Service said.