Few living Oregonians can say they played a role in shaping one of the crown jewels of our state, enjoyed by millions each year.

Stan Hinatsu is one of those Oregonians.

On the latest episode of Beat Check with The Oregonian, travel and outdoors reporter Jamie Hale stops by to talk about Hinatsu, his career and his legacy along the trails of the Columbia River Gorge.

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