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# Friends of Multnomah Falls

A non-profit volunteer organization

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## Posts

- [Spring 2026 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2026/03/10/spring-2026-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – Russ Williams Happy Spring everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. The first thing I wish to say is THANK YOU ALL and to welcome our new volunteers. The past several months I have been, to say the least, a trying time given the Gov't shutdown and the
- [Fall 2025 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2026/01/21/fall-2025-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – Russ Williams As we bring the 2025 Visitor year at Multnomah Falls to a close, I would like to share a few thoughts. The first thing is to thank all of the volunteers new and old who went to the Falls everyday, rain or shine. You were faced with some unusual challenges, Forest
- [Spring 2023 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2023/03/17/spring-2023-newsletter/) - Below is an embed of our Spring of 2023 Newsletter in pdf format. You can hover over each page and use the controls in the bottom left corner to zoom or page up and down. You can also visit our newsletters archive at this link to download the pdf. [pdf-embedder url="https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/23-Spring-Newsletter-p-1-4-W.pdf" title="'23 Spring Newsletter p
- [2023 Annual Picnic](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2023/07/19/2023-annual-picnic/) - The annual picnic was held for the first time at Bonneville Dam’s Robins Island, Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area on July 16th, 2023. Members of the Forest Service joined the picnic and expressed their appreciation for the work of the volunteers.
- [Summer 2023 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2023/07/17/summer-2023-newsletter/) - Below is an embed of our Summer of 2023 Newsletter in pdf format. You can hover over each page and use the controls in the bottom left corner to zoom or page up and down. You can also visit our newsletters archive at this link to download the pdf. [pdf-embedder url="https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/23-SUMMER-Newsletter-p-1-4-pdf-a.pdf" title="'23 SUMMER Newsletter
- [Fall/Winter 2022 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/11/21/fall-winter-2022-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – by Steve Vanier You are the reason we exist. As your new volunteer President, my job has been made so much easier by your dedication to service. Chris Meinicke contacted me to volunteer in 2015. The past 5 years have been extraordinary for both myself and FOMF. Your determination to remain
- [Memories at the Visitors Center](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/11/21/memories-at-the-visitors-center/) - Charlie White - Memories at the Visitors Center "Volunteering at the Visitor Center was the best of all my volunteer activities. At the end of WW 2 my ship, badly damaged from typhoons, was laid up in Guiuan Harbor in the Philippines. We were there for four months with not a word from the Navy. We
- [Annual Meeting Recap](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/11/21/2022-annual-meeting/) - Annual Meeting November 14, 2022 Welcoming Address by Steve Vanier, President Acknowledgement of prominent FOMF members and guests: Rick Buck, President of the Multnomah Falls Lodge Company, which is the authorized concessionaire operating Multnomah Falls Lodge Beth Kennedy, Natural Resources Interpretive Specialist for the USFS’s Region 6, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Josh Daker,
- [Annual Meeting](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/10/11/annual-meeting/) - The Friends of Multnomah Falls Annual Dinner and Meeting will be held on November 14th at Heidi’s Restaurant from noon to 3PM. This meeting is to honor members and volunteers of the Friends. Non-members could join the Friends (link to membership information) before the meeting and attend. At this meeting, the following will be voted
- [Teresa Kasner Memorial](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/09/13/teresa-kasner-memorial/) - On September 5th we placed a memorial engraved stone in the flower bed in front of the Multnomah Falls Visitor Center in memory of Teresa Kasner for her many years of dedicated volunteer service with the Friends of Multnomah Falls. It is a 15 pound stone in front of one of her favorite plants, a
- [Follow and Share FOMF!](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/07/29/follow-and-share-fomf/) - We are happy to announce our new website for Friends of Multnomah Falls. You can also follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! The Friends of Multnomah Falls are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the unique natural, scenic and historic qualities of Multnomah Falls while providing a memorable experience for our visitors. We have a volunteer
- [Spring 2022 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/06/05/spring-2022-newsletter/) - FOMF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Kathy Collins Although the Gorge area, as well as the nation, has been facing extraordinary challenges due to the pandemic, the Friends of Multnomah Falls volunteers have continued their commitment to the organization’s mission of enhancing memorable experiences for all visitors at the Falls area. Our 30 year old organization, even
- [Annual Picnic](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/10/09/annual-picnic/) - Volunteers and members enjoyed the annual picnic at Guy Talbot State Park this past July, 2022. Thank you to the new board member Karen Stefonek for her leadership.
- [FOMF Annual Training](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2024/03/14/fomf-annual-training/) - When: March 30, 2024 9:30: Check-in at table, pay annual dues (if you haven’t already done so) then we have light breakfast items: “Some healthy/some not so healthy” (self served). We have some Visitation time then the following: 10:00: Welcome & Announcements: Dave Mysinger Josh Daker, Forest Service. Jerry King Update General Training 11:00: Break
- [Summer 2025 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2025/07/27/summer-2025-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – Russ Williams Good day all, this has been an interesting year, the loss of FS personnel full time at Multnomah Falls being our biggest challenge, a change in officers and board members, some new and former board members joining the board all with the same goal of giving visitors at Multnomah
- [Spring 2025 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2025/04/06/spring-2025-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – by Dave Mysinger As we head out of winter into Spring, changes are soon to happen. With Forest Service staffing throughout the region (and nation) in question, we will have to prepare to deal with almost all issues that come up at the Visitor Center. With no seasonal rangers this year,
- [Fall 2024 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2024/11/14/fall-2024-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – by Dave Mysinger "Looking back at another long summer season at Multnomah Falls, it was a very rewarding time in terms of coverage from the Forest Service and our great group of volunteers. With three new seasonals, we never knew what to expect. But Angie, Tim and Sierra were an awesome
- [Summer 2024 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2024/08/14/summer-2024-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – by Dave Mysinger As we partake in another summer season at Multnomah Falls, the visitation ramps up and we see more families on site and in the visitor center. It has been an enlightening experience for me as president, as leadership changes to some degree every changing of the guard. My
- [Spring 2024 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2024/03/14/spring-2024-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – by Dave Mysinger As I enter my 23rd year as volunteer here in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, I’ve seen significant changes through the years; both as a volunteer for several agencies, and a part-time seasonal employee with the U.S. Forest Service. Changes inflicted by the devastating 2017
- [2023 Annual Meeting](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2023/12/13/annual-meeting-2/) - Sharing the agenda from the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Multnomah Falls [pdf-embedder url="https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FOMF-Annual-Meeting-2023-agenda.pdf" title="FOMF Annual Meeting 2023 agenda"]
- [Fall 2023 Newsletter](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2023/12/13/fall-2023-newsletter/) - FOMF President’s Message – by Steve Vanier With the feel of change in the air, I look back on the summer of 2023 as the first time that we had a “normal” summer crush of visitors, bringing with them a busy seasonal tempo and a spirit of excitement we have not had for many years.
- [Annual Meeting](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2025/07/27/annual-meeting-3/) - Annual Meeting & Lunch Heidi's of Gresham 1230 NE Cleveland Ave Gresham, OR 97030 Monday, November 17th, at Noon.
- [Mitchell Point Tunnel](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2019/03/12/mitchell-point-tunnel/) - MITCHELL POINT TUNNEL The iconic tunnel constructed in 1915 was 390’ long with 5 arched windows and closed in 1953 because of the construction of I-84 and being too narrow for modern traffic. The final plans for the new tunnel includes a 655’ length blasted through the basalt rock with 5 arched windows which will
- [Save the date - Annual All Volunteer Picnic](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2020/03/12/save-the-date-annual-volunteer-picnic/) - Save the Date – July 17th The Annual All Volunteer Picnic will be held on July 17th, at Guy Talbot St. Park on the HCRH near Latourell Falls. New board member, Karen Stefonek, will be coordinating the picnic. Billie Anger will be helping as well. All volunteers and their families are invited. This is a
- [Improved Access](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/05/24/improved-access/) - New in summer 2022! Timed Use Permits for federal lands adjacent the Waterfall Corridor. Permits are now available online 2 weeks prior to your visit date. Plan ahead for your visit to the Waterfall Corridor and Multnomah Falls. Between May 24 and Sept. 5, 2022, a Timed Use Permit will be required for each personal vehicle accessing federal
- [New Volunteers Welcome!](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2022/06/04/new-volunteers-welcome/) - NEW VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME The Friends of Multnomah Falls organization is always looking for new volunteers who love The Gorge and enjoy meeting people. We offer our volunteers a flexible schedule and supportive training opportunities. Due to Covid restrictions , we were unable to host a spring training session this year. Volunteers and members look
- [Visitor Center Reopens](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/2021/03/12/visitor-center-reopens/) - Although the FS will be opening the Visitor Center at Multnomah Falls sometime in May, the FOMF volunteers will start their daily shifts May 27, 2022, greeting visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. At this writing, it is unclear if we will again be greeting visitors through an open doorway or inside the center

## Pages

- [Home](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/) - Dedicated to preserving and enhancing the unique natural, scenic and historic qualities of Multnomah Falls and ensuring visitors have a memorable experience.
- [Newsletter Archive](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/newsletter-archive/) - FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS Newsletter ArchiveOur Latest Newsletters Here2025-2026 2026 Spring Issue 2025 Fall Issue 2025 Summer Issue 2025 Spring Issue 2023 - 2024 2024 Fall Issue 2024 Summer Issue 2024 Spring Issue 2023 Fall Issue 2023 Summer Issue 2023 Spring Issue 2020-2022 2022 Fall/Winter Issue 2022 Spring Issue 2020-2021 Fall/Winter Issue 2016-2019 2019 Fall
- [FOMF Board of Directors](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/fomf-board-of-directors/) - FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets on the third Monday of every month to make decisions on policies, events and the FOMF budget. The president presides over the FOMF Board and represents FOMF to all of our partners. FOMF has several committees that discuss the business of our organization
- [Directions and Trail Maps](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/directions-trail-maps/) - FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS Directions and Trail MapsMultnomah Falls (I-84 Exit 31) Timed-Use Permits are required between May 23rd to September 1st, 2025. There are no permits required at I-84 Exit 28 for Historic Columbia River Highway. Parking is extremely limited and requires a fee at the small lot across from the Multnomah Falls Lodge.
- [Volunteers](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/volunteers/) - We Love Our Volunteers!We are always looking for new volunteers who love The Gorge and enjoy meeting people. We offer our volunteers a flexible schedule and supportive training opportunities. Select here if you would like to review the “Volunteer Information Center Host Job Description” (pdf). If you would like to become a volunteer, please complete
- [More Resources](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/more-resources/) - FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS More Resources & LinksMultnomah Falls Lodge Oregon Parks & Recreation Department Sasquatch Shuttle Portland Women’s Forum Friends of Vista House Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway Corbett Oregon Bonneville Lock and Dam Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge Columbia Gorge Hotel Timberline
- [Contact Us](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/contact-us/)
- [Partners](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/partners/) - FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS PartnersThe Friends of Multnomah Falls works with several other organizations to serve visitors to Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge. US Forest Service – Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Forest Service is our primary partner at Multnomah Falls. We have a
- [Volunteer Application](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/volunteer-application/) - FOMF Volunteer Application The Friends of Multnomah Falls is a non-profit volunteer organization. Over 2 million visitors visit Multnomah Falls every year. In 1994, the Forest Service opened the Multnomah Falls Visitor Center. Visitors to Multnomah Falls want information about the history and natural history of the Falls, the trails near the Falls and other
- [Membership](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/membership/) - FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS MembershipYou do not need to volunteer to be a member of FOMF, nor do you need to be a member to volunteer. Members and volunteers receive a newsletter three times a year and can vote on issues concerning the by-laws and for the officers and board members at the annual meeting.
- [Projects](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/projects/) - FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS ProjectsThe Friends of Multnomah Falls collects funds through memberships, fundraisers and donations from the donation box at the visitor center. FOMF manages these funds in strict adherence to our mission statement. Some of these funds are segregated into a fund that we use for special projects at Multnomah Falls. 2021 We
- [Membership Application](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/membership-application/) - FOMF Membership Form The Friends of Multnomah Falls is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization. We invite you to become a member. Your annual dues will help support our interpretive projects in the information center. Yes, I would like to become a member. New Renewal Please check one of the tax-deductible annual membership levels below: Individual
- [Photo Gallery](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/photo-gallery/)
- [About Us](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/about-us/) - About UsOur Mission Statement The Friends of Multnomah Falls are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the unique natural, scenic and historic qualities of Multnomah Falls while providing a memorable experience for our visitors. Become a MemberVolunteer Information
- [Blog](https://friendsofmultnomahfalls.org/blog/) - LATEST NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF MULTNOMAH FALLS Recent News, Articles & MoreThe Friends of Multnomah Falls (FOMF) are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the unique natural, scenic and historic qualities of Multnomah Falls while providing a memorable experience for our visitors. Spring 2026 Newsletter1.1 min readPublished On: March 10, 2026FOMF President’s Message – Russ
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