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.

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Columbia River Gorge after Eagle Creek Fire: Photographer documents the changes

Columbia River Gorge after Eagle Creek Fire: Photographer documents the changes

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Columbia River Gorge after Eagle Creek Fire: Photographer documents the changes

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