Welcome to the on-line magazine featuring the Villages of Mt. Hood. It comes to you from your hosts who welcome you into the villages of Alder Creek, Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron, all located on US Highway 26, starting about nine miles east of Sandy, Oregon.
Mt Hood Festivals
Festival Season
in the Villages of Mt Hood
Late summer starts off festival season which continues into the fall in the Villages of Mt Hood. Whether you’re local, or a vacationer to the area, what better way to learn about the culture and people of The Villages at Mt. Hood than by visiting some traditional festivals.
You are invited to the 3rd Annual Mt Hood Festival of the Forest for a weekend celebration of Mt Hood’s culture, arts and forest wildlife. With more than 12 hours of live music, talented local artists, food booths, beer and wine pavilion and forest activity booths, there’s fun for the whole family!
MT HOOD FISHING
Family Fishing Fun
Shady paths for forest strolls, broad green lawns for picnics, and best of all, hungry fish waiting to bite: you’ll find all this at the Rainbow Trout Farm. On Sylvan Road in the Alder Creek area, owners Mike and Marti Kaiser oversee 30 beautifully landscaped acres complete with ten ponds kept stocked with trout. They have fishing gear...
THE FLY FISHING SHOP
Fish On!
If you’re serious about fly fishing, you’re serious about your fishing tackle. You want to get the best gear possible and get to fishing right away! That’s why The Fly Fishing Shop in Welches might be the most perfectly located fishing supply in the world. Since opening in 1981 they’ve offered easy, close-in access to Sandy River fishing, guides for hire, trips to take, and classes to...
ALDER CREEK LODGING
Snug in the Woods of Alder Creek
Along Highway 26 in the Alder Creek area, a wooden bear about 2 storeys tall used to stand guard. A living coat of ivy protected him from the elements and gave him a name: Ivy Bear. Ivy Bear himself is gone, but a warm, friendly visit awaits you at the nearby lodging, where the owners share their hospitality and love of what they call “the perfect area.” Ivy Bear Bed and Breakfast offers...
About the Villages
Come to the Villages of Mt. Hood for year-round recreation, dining and Oregon lodging ( including Mt. hood cabins and fun Mt hood festivals. The Villages are a short, scenic drive from Portland, Oregon in the Mt. Hood National Forest area near the Columbia River Gorge. In addition to Oregon trail history, Oregon wine and Oregon sight seeing, you’ll find some of the best Oregon scenic trails, cycling, mountain biking, Mt Hood skiing ( Timberline, Ski Bowl and Meadows ), rock climbing, Oregon fly fishing, Oregon golf courses and plenty of fun family activities. For outdoor weddings, honeymoon lodging, Oregon family reunions, Mt. Hood camping, lodging specials, Mt Hood cabins and holiday getaways, come to the Villages of Mt. Hood.
(Most of the stories) in this issue were written by Andrée Larson. Andrée grew up in the Portland/Vancouver area. She earned an MA in Art History at the University of Oregon, and writes about the history and culture of people and communities. She’s spent time in Europe and on the East Coast, and says the Pacific Northwest is hands down the best place to live. She currently lives in Tacoma with her husband, an artist.
Publisher Information
www.mthoodmagazine.com is published by:
Villages of Mt. Hood Tourism Marketing Alliance (501(c)6)
Serving the Villages of Alder Creek, Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron
Post Office Box 819 Welches, OR 97067
503.622.3017, fax 502.622.3163
TheVillages@MtHoodMagazine.com / www.MtHood.info
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