Late spring brings bigger crowds to the Columbia River Gorge but visitors are reminded to honor closure points marking where conditions remain dangerous.  Many trails, parks and roads operated by the U.S. Forest Service, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation remain closed by the impact of the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire.  These areas are still dangerous and will not open to the public until they are safe.  More than 1,000 cubic yards of debris have fallen on the closed section of the Historic Columbia River Highway in the last four weeks alone.  Hikers, bikers or motorists violating closure points put themselves in danger and may be subject to fines.  Tips on how to have a safe and responsible visit to the Gorge can be found at ReadySetGorge.com.  Visitors are encouraged to go to alternative destinations on the Washington side and at the eastern end of the Gorge to help relieve the pressure on the Gorge and give it time to heal.