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.

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

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

The Ever-Changing Nature of Oregon's Ancient Forests — The Mountaineers

After the Fire: What Recovery Looks Like

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

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - Home

Eagle Creek Fire: Why four years later the trees still aren't coming back - Columbia Insight

The Eagle Creek Fire And What Can We Do About It – Cnoc Outdoors

Living with Wildfire - UBC Okanagan News