Public lands managers are wondering how the recent wildfires in the western part of the state might impact recreation in the Columbia River Gorge.  Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Manager Lynn Burditt told the Wasco County Commission that the potential closure of recreation sites in the Willamette Valley could change visitation patterns next year in the Gorge.  Burditt said the Bi-State Recreation Insights Group put together during the pandemic will continue to meet to prepare for what they could see this winter and into next spring and summer.