Fire devastates Oregon's Columbia Gorge - and nature lovers
TROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) " A fast-moving wildfire chewing through Oregon's forestland is threatening more than homes and people. It's also devouring the heart of the state's nature-loving identity.As flames erupted this week in the Columbia Gorge, horrified Oregon residents mourned the devastation of beloved day trails, swimming holes and dozens of crystalline waterfalls that are all an easy day trip from Portland.The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area attracts more than 3 [...]
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