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By Mary Pellegrini
Mt. Hood Meadows Debuts More Than Eight Miles of New Hiking Trails this Summer for Mt. Hood’s Premier Chairlift-served Hiking Experience The snow is melting, the weather is getting warmer, and the wildflowers are on their way. Summer has arrived on Mt. Hood and Mt. Hood Meadows will kick off their summer operations starting June …
By Mary Pellegrini
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We understands that even small actions can make a big difference in promoting mental health. Remember, every little effort counts! Spending time outdoors provides a multi-sensory experience that engages the body and mind in ways that can naturally alleviate stress and promote overall well-being. That’s why we are encouraging …
By Mary Pellegrini
National Wildflower Week is the first week of May but we're celebrating wildflowers now in the Columbia River Gorge. Wildflowers and waterfalls in the gorge with an annual visit to some of our favorite hikes that boast wildflower views. Throughout early May, stop by some of these beautiful vistas and take advantage of the seasonal … Continue reading "Waterfalls and Wildflowers in the Columbia River Gorge"
By Mary Pellegrini
One easy hike and 4 Columbia Gorge Waterfalls on this Waterfall Wednesday This 1.9-mile out-and-back trail near Cascade Locks, Oregon is a section of the soon to be complete Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. It's considered an easy route and takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a very popular area …
By Mary Pellegrini
Gordon Creek Falls, for those looking for adventure in the Columbia River Gorge. A rough trail leads about 2/3 of the way to the falls, but the final climb is a bit of a scramble directly up the mossy, boulder strewn stream bed or scrambling up a herd path along the side of the canyon. … Continue reading "Gordon Creek Falls on this Waterfall Wednesday"
By Mary Pellegrini
Tamanawas Falls: Bring your binoculars and prepare to see a lot of birds and a stunning waterfall! The falls are amazing at 100 feet high and 40 feet wide. The trailhead footbridge is the midpoint of a 8-mile stretch of the East Fork of the Hood River hosting nesting Harlequin Ducks. Belted Kingfisher are common … Continue reading "Tamanawas Falls In the Mt Hood National Forest"