Spokane family escapes Eagle Creek fire, 'will never again be unprepared for a hike

A Spokane family heard the bang about 4 p.m. that transformed their refreshing Saturday hike past waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area into a chilling overnight ordeal.

Eagle Creek Fire

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Eagle Creek Fire

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Spokane family escapes Eagle Creek fire, 'will never again be

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Why Eagle Creek Trail is still one of Oregon's great hikes