10755 Cooper Spur Road | Mt. Hood, OR | 503.352.7803
Terrain: 4,500-foot top elevation, 500-foot vertical drop
Lifts: one double, three surface.
Nordic: The Mount Hood National Forest's Tilly Jane trail system begins nearby
Highlights: There is a new 3,000-square-foot day lodge, a replacement for the building, which has two floors, including a full kitchen, plus a lower-level maintenance shop.
Mt. Hood/Columbia Gorge
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
Crown Point Vista House
It’s been called everything from the “Crown Jewel” of Oregon Parks, to the most expensive comfort station in Oregon history, but the views can only be called stunning. The Crown Point Vista House at the gateway to the Columbia River Gorge has some of the best views in Oregon and can also give you a crash course in Oregon history to boot.
Fruit Loop
Harvest Season along the Fruit Loop By Pat Snider
No, the Fruit Loop is not the name of a candy treat, a Carmen Miranda earring, or a ride at the state fair. It's a 35-mile scenic meander through the fruit orchards, small towns, and back roads of the Hood River Valley. Located about 45 minutes east of Portland by way of the Columbia Gorge, and directly south of the town of Hood River, the area is Oregon's largest fruit growing region. Over thirty percent of the nation's winter pears are harvested here, along with a variety of apples, berries, peaches, and cherries.
Hike Eagle Creek
Discover a canyon full of waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge.
About the Hike: The Eagle Creek Trail is one of Oregon's most spectacular paths, passing half a dozen major waterfalls. The trail is also an engineering marvel. To maintain an easy grade through this rugged canyon, the builders blasted ledges out of sheer cliffs, bridged a colossal gorge and even chipped a tunnel through solid rock behind 120-foot Tunnel Falls.
Historic Columbia River Highway
Length: 70 miles / 112.0 km
Time to Allow: Allow 3 to 5 hours minimum. However, many travelers take a few days to experience all the sights.
Driving Directions
In order to travel the Byway itself, follow the keystone signs from Troutdale east to Dodson and from Mosier east to The Dalles.
International Museum of Carousel Art
NOTICE: The Museum is temporarily closed, but plans to relocate soon.
Even though it was built in 1917, the Wurlitzer Band Organ still fills the International Museum of Carousel Art with the sounds of the circus.
The museum, located in historic downtown Hood River, is the clearinghouse for all things carousel - and while the gift shop is modest, their collection of antique and one-of-a-kind carousel animals is something you absolutely should not miss.
McCall Preserve
A plateau of early spring wildflowers overlooking the Columbia River.
About the Hike: This cliff-edged plateau of oak grasslands and wildflowers belongs to the Nature Conservancy, a non-profit group that quietly purchases ecologically sensitive land. The preserve has two public trails: an easy path that passes several ponds to a cliff overlooking the Columbia River, and a steep trail that climbs to a panorama atop McCall Point.
Mt. Hood Meadows
Terrain: 7,300-foot top elevation, 2,777-foot vertical drop
Lifts: 13 chairlifts, including four high-speed quads
Nordic: 15k groomed track at Hood River Meadows.
Highlights: The largest ski resort on Mt. Hood! Enjoy 2150 acres of terrain with high speed express service with 4 high speed quads. Thirteen chairlifts total and Snowcat access the greatest variety of terrain in the state of Oregon.
P.O. Box 470 | Mt. Hood, OR | 503.337.2222
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
Terrain: 5,026-foot top elevation, 1,500-foot vertical drop.
Lifts: 4 double, 3 surface, 1 platter chairlifts; inner-tube hill with tow.
Nordic: None at the ski area: numerous Mt. Hood National Forest trails nearby.
Highlights: America's largest night ski area, with 34 lighted runs. Snowboarding halfpipe and terrain garden. Portable Snow Tube Tow and Rentals. Portland's closest ski area is a good place for beginners and families, while experts rocket down the steeps of the Upper Bowl
87000 E. Highway 26 | Government Camp, OR |503.272.3206
Multnomah Falls
A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. From the parking area off of I-84, a 5-minute walk is all that separates you from the exhilarating spray at the base of the falls.