On a clear day, we headed for Mt. Hood to see the wildflowers and the snow sparkle in the sunlight. It was breathtaking. We ate lunch at the elegant old lodge on the mezzanine overlooking the lobby with its beautiful rock fireplace. We stopped at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum just down the road to learn about Steiner... More

We flew into Portland and decided to spend a day making this trip. Beautiful scener. Make sure you stop by the orchard stores and pick up some jelly/jam/syrup. You can make a full day by making the loop and driving back to Portland.

just looking at that magnificent mountain , that is a work of nature, looming up in the distance, is awesome..and it's mate..mt. adams...nice view

WELL not as impressive as Mt. Shasta but beautiful just the same driving along it is hard to concentrate on your drive with all these natural wonders all around and springtime up here and all the tulips , daffodils and lilac are all in full bloom , the moist air smells so refreshing it makes the long grueling drive well... More

Tip: Try to go to the Lost Lake. Supposedly it has the best view. But during the winter is impossible to get there. The road was full of snow and ice. Anyways the views are amazing even if you don't reach the lake area (check my pics). The Timberline Lodge is another place recommended by Lonely Planet to enjoy the... More

Lots of kids and skis and dogs and sleds & sun that day!It is an open area and you can ski up onto the shoulders of Mt Hood or stay down near the parking and find small hills for sledding .

Looking for peace and quiet? Outdoor recreation? Well here it is and the clean air abounds at Mount Hood. Leave Hood River, Oregon and drive south on Hwy 35 for only 16 miles where you leave the pear/apple orchards, blueberry fields and vineyards behind. Just past the Parkdale, OR turnoff you can roll down your windows or put the convertible... More

No money needed ..so many beautiful Trail's to hike in summer winter fall it has unique beauty year around it has well maintained trail's for the family to take nice all age hike's and Rugged trails for the more avid hiker with hidden waterfalls to see all along the trails good free family time...

The trip to the Mt. Hood National Forest was very interisting... I love to go to the National Parks and get my Passport Book cancellation stamps .... I'm on a treasure hunt and it is so much fun.