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.

Eagle Creek Fire - Trailkeepers of Oregon

Wildfires impact courses, residents in Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Fire Management

Old Flames: The Tangled History of Forest Fires, Wildlife, and People

Wildfires impact courses, residents in Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge Inches Closer To Recovery, 2 Years After Eagle Creek Fire - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Gorge Forest Fires: Infrequent but Ferocious

The Columbia River Gorge Eagle Creek Fire – Ruin or Renewal? – Ice Age Floods Institute

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

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

Western Wildfires: Billions Of Dead Trees Force Fire Crews To Shift Tactics