Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

This photo essay reflects on how the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area came to be, the successes and challenges of the first twenty five years, and the vision for the future. Guest essayists representing the broad spectrum of interests include Gerry Frank, former aide to Senator Mark Hatfield, Antone Minthorn, Gorge Commissioner and Umatilla Tribal Leader, Kevin Gorman, Executive Director of the Friends of the Gorge, and Ellen Morris Bishop, author of In Search of Ancient Oregon.

Accolades for Peter Marbach's Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: 25th Anniversary Commemorative Edition:
"The Columbia River Gorge is an iconic American landscape, blessed with unspeakable beauty, rich in tribal culture, and made historic by the travels of Lewis and Clark. Peter Marbach's exquisite imagery and Janet Cook's eloquent essays remind us of the simple joys of connecting with the land and the importance of preserving precious sites for the generations to come." — former President Jimmy Carter