Explore the Columbia River: its map, rich history from Native Americans to pioneers, impressive length, and facts about its hydroelectric power and vital role in the Pacific Northwest.

Coho salmon fishing off the mouth of the Columbia River will reopen Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 until Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Bill Monroe for The Oregonian/OregonLive ...

At the Columbia River's mouth sit the ghosts of Oregon's big guns Fort Stevens State Park has sprawling natural areas to explore, but the turn-of-the-century fortifications within provide a lesson ...

On March 22, 1811, the American barque “Tonquin” – 96 feet long, built in New York in 1807 – sailed into view of the mouth of the great River of the West . . . the mighty Columbia!

The nearly decadelong project to repair the jetty system at the mouth of the Columbia River is expected to draw to a close late next year. “Construction will require this season and next season ...

Sportfishing remains open in the ocean south of Cape Falcon and north of Leadbetter Point. The Columbia River is also open to salmon fishing from Buoy 10 upriver.