Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. Additional State Parks Are Reopening In the Gorge, Which Means Most Recreation Sites Are Up and Running in the Corridor The viewpoint and historic Vista House at Crown Point will remain closed for now, though, since crowding is still a concern. (WW Staff) Updated March 10 Nearly one year after the pandemic closed every property in the Oregon State Parks system, almost all the attractions in the Columbia River Gorge will be accessible once again following some scheduled reopenings.