Coming in the July/Aug issue:
- Beat the Heat - Summer Retreats
- Outside Dining Spots
- The Lakes Around Mt Hood
- History of Mt Hood's Post Offices
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 LODGING
Enjoy Your Family Reunion at Mt Hood
Perfect for Everyone - Indoors or Out
Summer’s a good time to get the whole family together – grandparents, aunts and uncles, and second cousins twice removed. Can’t fit them in your house? There’s room at The Villages of Mt. Hood. Whether you’re looking for a day of cookouts, games and fresh air, or a weekend stay over with fine lodging and dining, The Villages are easy to reach and even easier to enjoy...
RECREATION
It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than Fish
Fly Fishing on the Sandy River
If you feel the wish to fish, but think you haven’t time to get to good fishing, drive an hour east of Portland and visit The Villages of Mt. Hood. You can be hip-deep in world-class fly fishing streams in no time.
People have enjoyed fly fishing for many centuries. In fact, a book on fly fishing was published in the late fifteenth century in England, when rods were often...
Mt Hood Dining
Go for the Grill
Family BBQs in the Villages of Mt Hood
Summer’s the perfect time to get together with your friends and family. Warm weather makes for easy trips to Mt Hood and long hours of fun. When all that play works up your appetite, head to The Villages of Mt. Hood for some great places to fill up on your favorite grilled foods. Many of the fine family restaurants also have barbeque on the menu, the classic summer meal. The Skyway Restaurant, recently reopened with a new BBQ menu, offers indoor...
Scenic Byway
A Historic View of Oregon
Exploring Mt Hood’s Scenic Byway
Did you know that by coming up to visit The Villages of Mt. Hood, you’ve also experienced a taste of many historic scenic drives? Not only have you traveled part of the Barlow Road (see article this issue), but you’ve traveled the first section of the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway, the Mt. Hood Loop, and the Infinity Loop. You can keep going for a few days’ adventure, or choose one full day touring some of Oregon’s greatest sites and scenery...
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.
About the Writer
Our stories are 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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