The Congressman in Charge of Transportation Fears Oregon Is Squandering Its Chance to Replace the Columbia River Bridge
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TIL that the land on the Virginia side of Washington D.C. was ceded back to Virginia in 1847. The District of Columbia is now exclusively on the Maryland side of the Potomac River.
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TIL the word Columbia is used to honour Christopher Columbus. A great sailing ship was named Columbia, and its captain named the 2000km Columbia River (in BC) after it. When USA and Canada were defined, we added British to Columbia to avoid confusion with USA area also called Columbia at the time
When the states were forming, they wouldn't allow Columbia to keep its name as it may be confused with the District of Columbia, so the state opted for Wahington. Not long after this DC adopted Washington as well, which must have been as funny as it was frustrating at the time
Little Beacon Rock, Columbia River Gorge, WA USA
The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's
Columbia River. Vantage, WA
Beacon Rock in the Columbia River Gorge - Washington State
Got some twisties in. Columbia River Gorge, WA.
Columbia River Gorge [OC] 1920X1080
One of the last photos I took when I had a camera set up. Columbia River just outside Portland.
[OC] Angel's Rest Peak, Columbia River Gorge, OR [4000 x 6000]
Hulk of the USS Plainview on the Columbia River - an experimental 220' hyrdofoil for the US Navy
A gorgeous sunset along the Columbia River Gorge, Washington [OC][1177x1800]
[Another] radioactive leak found upstream on the Columbia River
The Columbia River runs through the Hanford Reservation in Washington. The management of waste over generations is shameful. The groundwater flows through contaminated areas and into the Columbia.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/underground-tank-washington-leaking-radioactive-chemical-waste/
"Randy Bradbury, the Washington DOE communications manager, told CBS News that his department recognized that B-109's liquid level was decreasing more than a year ago, but that they weren't sure what was causing it. The Washington DOE were notified Thursday, however, that the tank was indeed leaking."
Steel Head caught on Columbia River
Yummy fish. Probably one of the best I have ever had.
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Young woman log-walking on the Shuswap River at Kingfisher, British Columbia. ca.1925. (Image - Jean Roach).
Sunset over Columbia river
Snagged my first Columbia River Springer. He tasted like heaven. Also, take a look at his side. I think he escaped a sea lion attack prior.
I-90 Bridge over the Columbia River
Oregon’s pika comeback -- In 2016, "Oregon Field Guide" introduced us to an isolated population of American pika living in the Columbia River Gorge. When the Eagle Creek Fire swept through in 2017, about half of those pika colonies seem to have been wiped out. Or were they?
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[Giveaway] Columbia River Gorge Postcards
This Giveaway is Closed.
Back from an overnight stay with a few Columbia River Gorge/Hood River postcards and I'm happy to post worldwide. Simply comment with "Apples and pears." and I will contact winners for addresses. Once again, your entry comment should look like this: Apples and pears.
Please have a RAOA intro prior to 4/30 and as this is a giveaway no mentions of exchange, trade, or swap. Closes at some point tomorrow.
Good luck!
Great View of The Columbia River in Oregon
The Columbia River Gorge forms the boundary between Washington and Oregon
STL transplants that moved here from Columbia, MO: What's your river route equivalent to escape the city?
If you're from Como, you know what I'm talking about. Several great areas to drive around outside city limits near the MO river.
I have lived in STL for years now and haven't found any good areas to escape to on a drive in a similar fashion. Fresh air and the smell of sweetgrass, no cops on every corner, and maybe even a cow or two would be cool.
Anyone?
EDIT: These are all great suggestions, thanks everyone!
One of the many Oak Trees found in the hills above the Columbia River (Washington State) [2400x3000][OC]
(OC) Hurried my butt out for a sunset hike after work yesterday & this place just never disappoints. Dog Mountain Trail, Columbia River Gorge, Washington, US.
(OC) Sunset in the Columbia River Gorge, Pacific Northwest, USA. [21-image panorama, stitched in Lightroom]
My wife and I had Latourell Falls all to ourselves a few weeks ago in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon State.
Could a Ship Ever Run Aground in the Mouth of the Columbia River? -- The mouth of the Columbia is widely regarded as one of the most difficult waterways in the world.
wweek.com/news/2021/04/04…
Astoria-Megler Bridge. Longest truss bridge in North America spanning 21,474 ft (6,545 metres) Height 196 ft (60 m) at high tide. Opened July 29, 1966 connecting Oregon and Washington State across the Columbia River. Photo by the author March 20, 2021.
Columbia, South Carolina caterpillar, near Saluda River, in March/April, any ideas? Thanks!
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