With two decades of experience in community development and local politics, Sam Adams is the former mayor of Portland, Oregon. Committed to sustainability projects and environmental protection, Sam Adams enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking in the Portland area. Sam says some of his favorite hiking trails are in the Columbia Gorge along the Columbia River, which divides much of Oregon and Washington. “The variety of the terrain, the vistas and the number and lengths of trails are unmatched in the Colombia Gorge,” he says. “The great nearby food and drink also are great.” This link offers a good search engine to pick hikes: https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/find-a-hike.html . Here are a few essential safety tips to make a hiking adventure more safe and enjoyable: 1. Create a list of the things you’ll need before you head out on a hiking trail. Essential items to take on a hike include a hat, a map, a compass, rain gear, bug spray and some food and water. 2. Bring a first aid kit and know how to use it. Invest in a lightweight and compact kit to take with you in the event of an accident or emergency. Additionally, consider taking a Red Cross first aid course or Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) wilderness medicine classes before the hike. 3. Recognize poisonous plants. Common toxic plants often found on the hiking trail include poison ivy and poison oak. Consider wearing long sleeves and long pants if you anticipate hiking where you might encounter these plants, particularly in areas with dense vegetation. Last year, the Eagle Creek fire, fueled by vegetation that had been without rain for 83 days, burned 48,000 acres of forests in the Gorge on both the Washington and Oregon sides. Adams supports the nonprofit Friend of the Columbia Gorge in their efforts to preserve, restore and enhance the Gorge. He invites you to join him in donating to support their efforts: https://gorgefriends.org/ways-to-give/donate.html
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