Fire

In 2017 a large portion of the Columbia River Gorge was damaged during the Eagle Creek Fire, a 49 thousand acre fire caused by firecrackers thrown by a 15-year-old boy. The fire was incredibly destructive and caused long term closures to popular scenic hiking trails. Some of those trails,...

Thursday afternoon lightning storms swept across much of Oregon, causing 140 wildfires. Crews were dispatched to suppress the fires, and are still working to put some of the larger fires out today. Lightning Adds To Oregon Wildfire Count Rain that came with the lightning helped suppress most of...

I have to admit I've never seen a campfire quite as efficient as this, described by former biology teacher turned outdoor enthusiast and YouTuber Bob Hansler. How many times have you camped on a cold night only to be jolted awake by the frigid air because your fire went out? With this brilliant...