columbia river

Gold panning in Washington is more than just a hobby; it's a way to connect with nature and chase that elusive dream of fortune.

As you walk on the river path to the east or west, everything is tagged - the picnic tables, historical markers, and memorial benches. It’s sad to see it in this condition, but what can be done to stop it?

Hot air balloons are now flying over the Tri-Cities to the nearby famous tulip fields daily now through May 7!

Best places to fish in Washington state, including Port Angeles, Neah Bay, and La Push.

Imagine floating a boat along a one-mile section of the Columbia River for an afternoon of fishing and casting a line into waters where over 12,000 salmon are happily swimming. It's a mathematical equation that might seem like an angler's dream, but it's not at all mythology...

A reminder to everyone visiting the Columbia River: stay safe and avoid the water when toxic algae bloom is present.

They'll often stay quiet when humans walk by to avoid being discovered.

Most names in WA state are of Native origin. Like Okanogan, Nisqually, so on. So how did the Columbia River get its name?

The program is simple. During certain months of the year you can make big bucks fishing on the Columbia River. And, save salmon at the same time.

The winter of 1929 was one of the coldest winters on record in the Pacific Northwest. It was so cold for so long, the mighty Columbia River froze solid in some areas.