Nancy Turner, local hiker and columnist shares a lesson in the proper use the words “further” and “farther” on the trail.

With so many people recreating outdoors on a daily basis, it is up to each and every one of us to be responsible recreationalists and stewards for the lands we get to enjoy. Keep these tips in mind and play responsibly!

Wednesday, March 21 was a technicolor knockout in the Gorge with temperatures above 70 degrees and those oh-so-special daylight savings extending afternoon activities. Tom McCall Point Trail atop Rowena Loops was bustling with activity as sightseers and hikers took the trails to stumble on fields of purple, yellow and crimson.

Yakama Nation Tribal Forestry has announced that Tract D Recreational Area will be open from August 30th to October 1st from 7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.