Did the Eagle Creek fire renew the Columbia Gorge?

To Oregonians who know and love the places like Angel’s Rest and Larch Mountain, the Eagle Creek fire felt like a punch in the gut.  But, as aerial photos of the Columbia Gorge are proving, this fire – like so many others across the state – was actually beneficial.

Public Lands Transformed: Inside Parks' Wildfire Recovery

Five years ago, Eagle Creek Fire started in Columbia River Gorge

Kelly Fire makes a run into upper reaches of Illinois Valley; Hwy. 199 reopening not certain, Local&State

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Fire Management

Starting Anew: Eagle Creek Fire Raises Questions About Future of Forests, Hikes and Tourism in the Columbia River Gorge - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication

Eagle Creek Fire

Starting Anew: Eagle Creek Fire Raises Questions About Future of Forests, Hikes and Tourism in the Columbia River Gorge - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication

Teen Responsible For Starting Columbia River Gorge Fire Could Face $36 Million in Restitution

Rebirth of a forest: The Columbia River Gorge after the Eagle Creek fire

Columbia River Gorge: Waterfall Elopement Style Vow Renewal - Between the Pine

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Fire Management