Skibowl’s tubing Adventure Park sets the stage for exciting weekends of fun with family and friends.

Early Saturday morning, geared up in our snow pants, we headed off to Mount Hood to check out the tubing experience at Skibowl, located on the east side of their Tubing Adventure Park.

Turning left, we headed through Government camp and continued forward, looking for the next sign that would point us in the direction towards our tubing adventure. We crossed over the bridge and could see the fun ahead of us.  The hustle and bustle of family and friends surrounded us as we collected our parking pass and tickets to tube!

We grabbed our tubes and enjoyed the view of Timberline to the right hovering above the trees and camp. Eager to race down on our tubes we decided to skip the towrope line and get to the top by walking.  Holding our leash we waited patiently.  Ready, set, go – we pushed off with our feet and raced down the hill.  For the next two hours we continued to enjoy the beautiful day at Skibowl’s Tubing Adventure Park. Soon after we embarked in some refreshments at the snack bar and started our descent home.  Next time we’ll have to check out the more adventurous upper tube hill with even steeper runs…

Price for Two hours:
3 yrs+ & Under 48”   $10
48” & Above             $15

Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday: 10am to 4pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

For more information check out: Skibowl’s Tubing Adventure Park

The Shack Attack!

Hunger set in, on our descent.  I couldn’t go home without stopping at The Shack restaurant in Welches for a delicious bacon cheeseburger with fries - it is a must after a day on the mountain.

I love The Shack! The prices are perfect and the staff and customers always make me feel at home.  A 50” big screen TV above the bar entertained us with The Dew Tour and sports.  Kids are welcome in part of the restaurant which includes a game room with pool, pinball and air hockey.

The Shack Restaurant & Sports Bar
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Cocktails
Live Entertainment - Full Lottery
Full lunch and dinner menu ’til midnight
7 days a week - Kid’s game room
67350 E Hwy 26
Welches, Oregon
503-622-3876

Written by Sheri House

The American Dipper

Many birds scour the edge of a stream looking for their next meal.

The American Dipper takes this approach further by diving into the water for his dinner! Like its European counterpart (known as a Water Ouzel), the Dipper bobs its whole body up and down when pausing between dives into fast-moving, rocky streams and shallow lakes.

They have dense gray-brown feathers with a down undercoat. They also have a third eyelid and a larger preen gland at the base of their tail for waterproofing their plumage. Their blood can store more oxygen than other perching birds which allows them to remain underwater for up to 15 seconds.

Each of these adaptations let them dive into chilly waters and walk on the bottom of streams – fully submerged - feeding on insect larvae, periwinkles, eggs and small fish. The Dipper must be watchful though - this clever habit of diving and walking along the bottom of streams in search of food sometimes makes it the prey of larger fish.

They are usually permanent residents in the Mt Hood area, moving slightly south or to lower elevations if necessary to find food during the lean months or unfrozen water. Food is limiting for most of the year, as cold-fast streams are often relatively unproductive to begin with. The presence of this delightful bird indicates good water quality. Decreases in streamside shading, silt from agricultural and logging areas, and the input of fertilizers and toxins from cities and farmfields can reduce the abundance of macroinvertebrates. By keeping our streams clean you can help the American Dipper and many other species to have a healthy habitat in the Villages of Mt Hood.

Their year round song consists of high whistles or trills repeated a few times and their song resounds above the burble of the running streams. Nests are usually located on ledges above a swift-moving stream. Unlike most birds, Dippers will repair and reuse old nests because it is hard for them to find suitable nesting sites.

This surprising little bird will catch your eye – you can’t miss his busy bob, bob, dive action – and it is truly fascinating to watch the Dipper submerge and surface while scouring the rocks and streambeds for his supper.

PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH US. Do you have videos or pictures of the American Dipper? Please send your comments and pictures to our BLOG – we would love to see your pictures and hear your stories about these amazing birds.

Written by Amy Collen

MORE INFORMATION:
Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery,
67195 E Hwy 26, Welches.
Open M-Sa, 9am.-9pm.; Sun, 11am-8pm.
503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com.
Brochures, maps, guide books, visitor information. Wi-fi and internet.

EXPLORE MORE:
Wildwood Park & Cascade Streamwatch
South side of Hwy 26, just east of mile-marker 39. Day-use facility nestled in the forested foothills along the spectacular Wild & Scenic Salmon River. The Wildwood Recreation Area is a BLM day-use-only area. The picnic sites, boardwalk and Cascade Stream Watch areas are all handicap accessible. $3 per car entrance fee. Wildwood Recreation Area closes at dusk. To Reserve a camping area or picnic shelter, visit http://www.reserveusa.com

65670 E Hwy 26,
Welches, Oregon 97067
503-622-3696 or 503-375-5646
Cascade Streamwatch

OF INTEREST:
A delightful children’s book about the American Dipper is available: Title: A Singer in the Stream – and you can purchase here: http://www.boredfeet.com/order.php

Let Sally Embellish Your Special Event — Naturally!

Your wedding cake reflects all the rich goodness of the life you’ll have together.  If Sally Schneider is decorating that special centerpiece, you’ll have a work of floral art that not only tastes delicious, but is bursting with the lively, colorful beauty she hopes you’ll always share.

Sally opened Weddings and Other Bloomin’ Occasions” in the Rendezvous Plaza in October 2008, and weddings are her favorite projects.  “Weddings are a very happy and exciting time,” she says, “and being a part of that makes me feel that way too.”  She also gets to bring her artistic skills and instincts into full play, creating arrangements that distinctively reflect each bride’s individual personality.  If the cake is part of the job, often she does not see it until the day of the wedding.  Then she designs on the spot, spontaneously assembling flowers that tie into the entire event’s decor.

That same impulse to share through flowers finds Sally creating arrangements for any occasions her customers wish.  Whether her art is needed for a birthday, graduation, get well, or just because, she’s ready to custom design a lovely natural gift.

Making Special Arrangements

This past Christmas she created a six-foot-diameter wreath for Timberline’s day lodge, using six varieties of pine cones and two of spruce, all found in Oregon.

Sally insists on using natural or locally grown products in as many as her designs as possible.  Living and working on the mountain as she does, she finds no end of materials:  twigs, mosses, dried pods and grasses, and native flowers and greenery.  This time of year, most flowers must be bought from wholesalers in warmer climates.  Sally and her favorite local growers look forward to the warmer seasons, when Oregon-grown blossoms both common and rare will be ready.

As a courtesy to her neighborhood, she delivers her creations free of charge from Brightwood to Rhododendron.   She’ll deliver anywhere from Vancouver to Portland, and has transported her wedding arrangements as far as Battle Ground, WA and McMinnville, OR.  These are all extensions of home to her, as she’s lived in Oregon her entire life, and on the mountain for the last 13 years, most recently in Marmot.

About Sally

She grew up in the Gresham-Barlow area.  Her parents owned a flower nursery specializing in primroses, and as a child she learned the Latin names of many other plants from her grandmother.  During her teen years she worked for a Seven Dees field nursery.

Later she spent several years in garden and floral-related corporate departments.  Meanwhile she completed college with Art and Journalism majors, married and raised twin sons, went back to school for an Education certification, and worked for the Oregon Trail School District for 11 years.  She’s also skilled in many arts, including oil painting, watercolor, professional cake decorating, and custom bridal sewing.

Just before starting her own shop, she worked for a local florist for two years.  When the shop she was working in went out of business she started her own, first out of her home for five years, then sharing space till the current shop in the Rendezvous became available.  All these gifts and energy are for Sally a means to give back to her beloved community and to people who call on her talents.  “It is so wonderful,” she says, “to be immersed in the beauty of flowers every day and to know that what I do also blesses others.  I’ve found that this is my mission in life.  This is my way of serving others by always doing my best regarding quality, price, and attitude.  I am finally living my dream!”

Weddings and Other Bloomin’ Occasions
The Rendezvous Plaza
Welches, Oregon 97067
503-380-9891
www.weddingsbloominoccasions.com

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Cabin for
Ski Groups and Getaways in the Villages of Mt Hood

Staying in a cabin in the woods can be a great way to spend a family vacation, romantic rendezvous or relaxing getaway. Mount Hood cabins are often surrounded by captivating natural views such as forested areas or streams which brings the mountain’s natural beauty right to your doorstep.

From casually rustic to very elegant, Mt. Hood cabins are a worth experiencing. For preliminary research, you can call Mt. Hood Information Center, 503-622-3017 or browse the websites listed below.

Mt. Hood is more and more well-known for its diverse lodging cabins. They are available in a variety of styles, with many different amenities and settings. To find a perfect fit for your needs, take a few moments to consider these questions.

What is your Favorite Location?

Would you like a cabin near a river, golf course, skiing or shopping? Would you like a room with a view? Should your cabin be secluded or would you prefer to be in a mountain neighborhood?

How close is the cabin to activities and recreation, hiking, golf, fishing, restaurants, shops, etc?

You might want to ask about whether the cabin is located a gravel road or ask if there will be sidewalks or street lights.

How Flexible is Your Timeline & Budget?

If possible, you might want to jot down alternate dates before calling in your reservations. Also, keep a budget range to keep in mind as you learn a property’s location, furnishing, amenities, etc.

How Private are the Cabin Accommodations?

Is the cabin a stand-alone home or will you share walls with other guests? How many bedrooms will you need and what type of sleeping arrangements do you prefer? Check to see if the cabin is equipped with real beds and of what size. This will help clarify which are sofa beds, futons or cots. Some cabins have plenty of bunkbeds which are perfect for large groups. Be sure to ask if the bedrooms have doors and walls for privacy and if there are lofts and sleeping areas.

Are linens provided for bed, bath and kitchen? Do they have maid services available if requested during a stay?

Is There a Wood Burning Fireplace?

How will you heat your cabin? If you hear “fireplace” or “woodstove,” ask if there is also a furnace or other heating source. If there is a fireplace or woodstove, can you burn real firewood or just duraflame type of logs? Is the firewood provided?

How Much Kitchen Do You Need?

Does the cabin have a full kitchen that will suit your needs (insure it matches what you mean by “full” kitchen)? Or will you prefer a kitchenette? Be sure to ask about pots, pans and utensils. Will you need a dishwasher?

Can Fido Come Along?

Is the home pet-friendly (just dogs or all types of critters)? Or is it truly pet-free for those with allergies?

Hot Tubs & Other Concerns

If there is a hot tub, is it secluded, outdoors, shared with other people or is a jetted bathtub inside? How frequently is it maintained?

What about smoking versus non-smoking? Is it handicap accessible throughout? Do you need a covered parking area or structure? Do you need cancellation insurance or travel-related insurance? Can the host provide concierge services, if needed?

If you still have questions about the quality of furnishing, beds or cabin cleanliness after calling or researching online, cabin hosts can address these issues with you by phone or you can always arrange for a tour of the cabin prior to booking your reservation.

Please note that renting a cabin usually requires signing an agreement with the cabin’s management person or group. You can usually read their agreement terms online so you can be prepared to get answers to any questions you may have about their agreement.

Hint: You may want to print this list out for future reference. There are many who discover cabin stays become their first choice for lodging needs. For more lodging in the Villages of Mt Hood, visit our Lodging section in this issue.

Cabins in the Villages of Mt Hood

Alder Creek Cabin at Hidden Woods
503-622-5754

All Seasons Property Management
Welches, OR
503-622-1142
Toll Free 866-622-1142

An Oregon Experience
503-620-0717
Toll Free 866-445-4250

The Brightwood Guest House
Bed & Breakfast
Brightwood, OR
503-622-5783
Toll Free 888-503-5783

The Cabins Creekside at Welches
Welches, OR
503-622-4275
503-622-3160

Cascade Property Management
Welches, OR
503-622-5688
Toll Free 800-635-5417

Clear Creek Lodge
Rhododendron, OR
503-622-6864

Gertrude’s Vintage Riverfront Cabin
Rhododendron, OR
503-524-2362

Great Northwest Cabins
Welches, OR
503-492-8783

The Hidden Woods B and B
503-622-5754

Kathy’s Kabins
Rhododendron, OR
503-622-6806

Laughing Bear Log Cabin
Rhododendron, OR
503-622-1572
503-913-6069

Mt Hood Cabins on the River
Zigzag, OR
503-939-9491
Toll Free 800-524-9251

Mt Hood Cabin Hideaways
Rhododendron, OR
503-956-8722

Mt Hood Lifestyle Bungalows
Brightwood, OR
503-789-7206

Mt. Hood Village
Vacation Cottage & RV Resort
Welches, OR
503-622-4011
Toll Free 877-362-6736

Mountain Brook Hideaway
Rhododendron, OR
503-622-3522

Mountain Retreats
Welches, OR
503-622-3212
Toll Free 800-622-4080

Pappy’s Cabin
On the Sandy River
503-668-0107
503-816-1558

Salmon River Inn
Brightwood, OR
503-622-6212

Snowline Motel & Steiner
Log Cabins
Rhododendron, OR
503-622-3188

Zoe’s Cabin
Welches, OR
503-380-6902

in the Villages of Mt Hood

What better time and place to go in search of The Perfect Comfort Food than Mt Hood in winter! We checked in with some of our favorite local chefs and discovered some excellent new opportunities for foraging and grazing, mountain style.

What’s New at the Rendezvous?

A new and exciting entrée from The Rendezvous kitchen is always newsworthy.  Among the latest additions to the menu are Chicken Breast Stuffed with Brie and Cranberry Chutney, served with jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables, and Fresh Idaho Trout Almadine, a 1950’s classic reinvented, served with lacenato kale and jasmine rice. Still feeling peckish? Order up some Succulent Maple Brined Carlton Pork Chops: 12 oz. organic chops served with apple chutney, chipotle sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Back by popular demand! Vegetarian Shepherds Pie: vegetables in a brown sauce topped with mashed potatoes then broiled to heavenly perfection.

The Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room
The Oregonian’s “Best of the Neighborhood”

Fresh healthy menus & devastating desserts
Open every day from 11:30am to 9pm
Arrah Wanna Rendezvous Center
67211 E Hwy 26
Welches, Oregon
503-622-6837
www.rendezvousgrill.net

New, Nicely Priced Bar Menu at Still Creek Inn

The Still Creek Inn is featuring a new bar menu with recession-friendly prices. For $1.95-$4.95, you can have a Rock Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Calamari with Aioli, Beet Chips, or a Chicken Caesar Salad. See you there Monday through Friday 4-6pm, and Sunday 3pm to Close. Chef Brigette Romeo has also added an exciting new Northwest dish to the dinner menu: Huckleberry Salmon Seafood Cioppino. Yummy!

Still Creek Inn
Steak & Seafood
Home of the 20oz Porterhouse Steak.
Campfire Steaks and Seafood Specialties.
Chef owned and operated.
Open 7am-9pm
73365 E Hwy 26 Rhododendron
Rhododendron, Oregon
503-622-4618
www.stillcreekinn.com

Wii Bowling at The Inn Between!

Beginning February 2nd, The Inn Between will be hosting Wii Bowling tournaments every Tuesday night for the following six weeks.

Also, January 28th marks the beginning of Thursday night old-fashioned steel dart tournaments!  Doug and Melissa, the new owners of the Inn Between are in the process of creating a new menu which will feature house-made dinners, sandwiches, burgers, and barbeque. They will also be hosting occasional Indian Cuisine Specials. Stay tuned!

The Inn Between
…the Late Night Place to Be!
Home of “Cook Your Own” Steak
On Hwy 26
Welches, Oregon
503-622-5400

for the Villages of Mt Hood

DAILY
Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum, 88900 E Hwy 26 Business Loop, Government Camp. Winter Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. everyday. Closed Holidays except New Years. No admission, but donations accepted. Exhibits interpret history of winter sports, early exploration, settlement and natural history of Mt. Hood. Internet access/WIFI available. Info: 503-272-3301.

MONDAYS
Yoga on the Mountain, 6-7 pm, The Resort at The Mountain, 68010 E. Fairview, Welches, OR 97067. All levels welcome, drop in. Info: Sarah King 503-522-0335.

TUESDAYS
Line Dancing, 10am, Mt. Hood Village Resort in the Evergreen Room, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches, OR 97067.

WEDNESDAYS
Sue Allen Yoga, 9am, Evergreen Plaza, Welches, OR 97067. $10/drop-in. Info: 503-622-3611, sueallen@easystreet.net.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 10am, Hoodland Senior Center, 25400 E Salmon River Road, Welches. Info: 503-668-0901

THURSDAYS
Line Dancing, 10am, Mt. Hood Village Resort Evergreen Room, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches

FRIDAYS
Friday Night Bingo at the Mt. Hood Lions Club, 7pm, E. Hwy 26 and Woodsey Way, Welches. Doors open at 6:30 pm, games start at 7pm Progressive Blackout Jackpot. Snack Bar, non-smoking, adults only. Come play and have some fun! Info: 503-622-4111.

DECEMBER 1, 2009 - MARCH 31, 2010
Windells Camp Open Skate. Visiting the mountain, bring your family and ride Mt. Hood’s only indoor skate park and see where the pros train. Windells private skate park is open for public use; ramps, foam pit and super trampoline for starters. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian for first visit and liability waiver. Please check the website for date and time exclusions. Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday, 9-5pm; Sunday, 9-5pm. Windell’s Camp 59550 East Hwy 26, Sandy, OR 97055. 503-622-3736.

JANUARY 22 – FEBRUARY 20
Sandy Actors Theatre (behind ACE Hardware in Heritage Square, Sandy) presenting “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.” A hilarious whodunit. The Stage Door Slasher brought an end to one musical comedy on Broadway. Now the creative team responsible has gathered in a New York mansion to try again. . . and so has the Slasher. A zany comedy with amazing twists amidst raucous laughter. Showtimes: Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm, 503-668-6834.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
Water Color Class with Jean Bennett-Sable, 9 am – 11:30 am, Hoodland Senior Center, 25400 E Salmon River Road, Welches, OR 97067. All the supplies that you need are provided. Please bring $3 for each class and your desire to paint. Seating limited. Info/Sign up: 503-622-3331.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
Klutz Party, ‘Origami’, 1 – 3 pm, Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery. Use the Klutz Origami book of simple and satisfying origami folds as inspiration to create everything from an exotic parrot to a beautiful star box to a hopping frog that really hops! Step-by-step Klutz instructions are easy to follow but yield impressive results. All materials are provided. Located at 67195 E Hwy 26, Welches. For more information call 503-622-1623,.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31
Free Fly Tying Party at The Fly Fishing Shop. Innovative northwest steelhead, salmon, and angler Charles St. Pierre has created several unique series of steelhead/salmon flies using a blend of natural and synthetic fly tying materials that combines a large silhouette with amazing lifelike action. Charles is much sought after as a spey casting instructor, and a member of the Sage pro staff. He is a regular celebrity instructor at the popular Alaska West Lodge. 67296 E Hwy 26, Welches, Oregon 97067. For more information call 503-622-4607.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13th
The 2nd Annual Valloween Party at the Skyway Bar & Grill. Dress as your favorite romantic/halloween character. Unkle Nancy will be providing the background music for this fun event, starts at 9pm. 71545 E Hwy 26, Rhododendron, OR 97049. 503-622-3775

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13th
1st Annual Crab Feed with live music by Celtic Pride. This lively fundraising event is presented by the Hoodland Women’s Club which does good things through scholarships, volunteerism and assistance to the local community. Bring the whole family! No host bar. Tickets are $20 and are available at Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery, Clackamas County Bank, Welches Liquor Store and at the door. Music starts at 5:30pm and the Crab Feed Dinner is at 6:30pm. Location: Mt Hood RV Village in the Evergreen room, 65000 E. Hwy 26 in Welches, Oregon. For more information call Ann Holbrook at 503-622-5951.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20th
Nymph Fishing Workshop with Rick Hafele and Dave Hughes at the Fly Fishing Shop. Rick covers nymph rigging and tactics to suit all of the situations you might ever encounter in nymphing: on streams and rivers, spring creeks and tailwaters, lakes and ponds. Learn to choose the right rig, and fish the right method, to catch trout from whatever water you find yourself fishing. Dave covers nymph pattern selection, with emphasis on an essential box of searching nymphs, another of imitative nymphs, and a third for stillwater situations. You’ll learn about the insects and other trout foods that nymphs imitate. You’ll learn to select the right nymph, or pair of them, to suit the situation and please the trout. 10am - 4pm. At: The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR. For more information call 503-622-4607

Looking Ahead:

APRIL

Mt Hood Ghost Conference, April 23-25. A unique conference about “things that go bump in the night”. The paranormal, history, folklore, and science blends together in this very unique Spring conference that is suitable for the entire family. This is the only gathering of this sort reportedly ever known to take place on Mount Hood and this should prove to be both an educational and entertaining experience. Featured are speakers and workshops about ghosts and the paranormal, along with arts, storytelling, and much more. At Mt. Hood Village Resort, 65000 E Hwy 26, Welches, OR 97067. For more information call 503-622-4798 or visit www.cgsmthood.com.

MAY

Free Fly Tying Party May 2 - 1:00 pm to 5:00pm Sunday Afternoon. “Tying for the Salmon Fly Hatch (all stages).” This program is for new tiers and experienced tiers alike. Instructional demonstrations with big-screen TV, and all tying materials and hooks are free. A custom made fly tying room with perfect lighting and special teaching aides are provided. You get to keep all the flies you tie. Please bring your own tools and tying thread if you have them. If you don’t have them, we will provide them. Refreshments will be served. Bring snacks if you want to. Everyone is welcome! At: The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR. For more information call 503-622-4607.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery,
67195 E Hwy 26, Welches.
Open M-Sa, 9am.-9pm.; Sun, 11am-8pm.
503-622-1623, www.wyeast-online.com.
Brochures, maps, guide books, visitor information. Wi-fi and internet.

Mt. Hood Info.
www.mthood.info

Mt. Hood National Forest, Zig Zag Ranger District,
70220 E Hwy 26, Zig Zag.
Open daily 7:45am.-noon and 1-4:30pm.
Offering daily tours at Timberline, Alpine Talks at Timberline Friday through Sunday at noon, nature hikes Fridays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. 503-622-3191, Ext. 668,
www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood.

This Locally-Made Gem is Selling Fast!

Mount Hood’s rich history has been reproduced in a new 2010 Historic Hoodland Calendar. It was compiled and produced by the Hoodland Woman’s Club in the Villages of Mt Hood as a fundraiser for local community projects.

The historic images include rare one of a kind photos of the area from days long gone. The photos were provided by the Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum as well as several from the private collection of Gary Randall, local history buff.

The calendar is available at Riverstone Gift Gallery and Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery as well as several other business locations around the Villages of Mt Hood. Pricing ranges from $13 to $15. Get yours while they last!

Article photographs and writing by Gary Randall.

Where to Buy

Riverstone Gift Gallery at The Resort at The Mtn
Souvenirs, t-shirts, hats, NW gift items,
candles, bath and beauty products, wine.
68010 E Fairway Ave (in the main lobby)
Welches, Oregon 97067
503-622-3101
www.theresort.com

Wy’east Visitor Information Center for Mount Hood
Wy’east Book Shoppe & Art Gallery
Wy’east Shipping Center
Wide selection of books, trail and road maps, magazines,
local art, book club, author signings, trail passes, hi-speed internet access.
In the Rendezvous Center:
67195 E Hwy 26
Mt Hood, Oregon 97067
503-622-1623
866-622-1623 toll free
www.wyeast-online.com

Yes, if You’re Devouring it With Friends During the Super Bowl!

It’s Super Bowl season once again, and the Villages of Mt Hood are not exempt to its celebration.

Here at Mt Hood, just like everywhere else, the game is usually watched from home or from a pub or restaurant… and what goes hand and hand with a successful Super Bowl party but a scrumptious pizza.

The Villages of Mt Hood offer up all that is required, from cabins and condos that can accommodate a get together of family of friends or great restaurants and sports bars. Both situations can be experienced with a top notch world class pizza.

Two of the area’s favorites with both locals and visitors are the ZigZag Inn and Mogul Mountain Pizza.

Hot Slices and a Big Screen

The ZigZag Inn is well known for its pizza by those that live in the area as well as those that are coming and going to the mountain. The ZigZag Inn has been a local tradition since 1927. This warm and cozy log lodge offers both a dining area as well as a bar with big screen TV’s, a perfect spot to watch the game.

Their most popular pizza is their Super Pizza which includes Salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage, olives, onions and green peppers, but their selection is vast. One of my favorites is the garlic chicken on alfredo sauce pizza; I like to add pineapple. Other styles include a Greek style, a Vegetarian style, taco style and one that uses Oregon shrimp, pineapple and olives — variety galore. The bar serves soft drinks, beer and mixed cocktails. All that’s required for a fabulous Super Bowl can be found at the ZigZag Inn… or get your pizza to go.

Pizza Delivery in the Villages

Speaking of Pizza to go; those who would rather have a
party in their home or cabin can have their pizza delivered. Mogul Mountain Pizza, a local favorite, makes excellent pizza, pick up or delivery. All of their pizzas are made with fresh meats, 100% real cheeses, fresh veggies and hand tossed crusts. They even sell “Bumps”, their individual serving pizza, similar to a calzone. Mogul Mountain is the only delivered pizza on the mountain. Call them and have your hot pizza delivered by one of their friendly and enthusiastic Pizza Pilots. Also included on the menu are ribs, pizza subs, salads and soft drinks.

So, no matter where your trip to the Villages takes you on Super Bowl weekend, your pizza and snack bases are well covered.  Break away from the routine.  Gather your friends and visit The Villages of Mt Hood and relax with a fresh pizza and the Super Bowl game.
Written by Gary Randall. Photos by Gary Randall

ZigZag Inn
Homemade Pizza Our Specialty!
Pasta - Chicken - Ribs - Burgers - Steaks
Weekend Breakfast - Full Service Lounge
All Lottery
Opens 11:00am Mon-Fri, and 7am on Sat & Sun
70162 E Highway 26
Zigzag, Oregon
503-622-4779

Mogul Mountain Pizza Company
All pizzas are made with 100% real cheeses
quality meats and fresh vegetables.
Fresh, hot delivery available! Ribs and salads, too!
Call for current hours
Hoodland Park Plaza
68278 E Hwy 26
Welches, Oregon
503-622-4323

Brightwood Tavern
Classic steaks, smoked meats, barbecue and pizza.
63010 E Brightwood Bridge Road
Brightwood, Oregon 97011
503-622-1568

The Difference is Night and Day!

Though it’s winter on the mountain, renewal’s in the air at The Resort at the Mountain in Welches. All accommodations have now been revamped with an eye to attractive luxury, with amenities ranging from flat screen high-definition televisions to cherry wood accents, quality linens, and eco-friendly “Green from Natura” guest toiletries.

Coastal Investors LLC acquired the Resort in December 2007. By August 2008 they completed extensive renovations, creating a destination full of fresh ways to spend days of fun and relaxation.

You can select an intimate guestroom, a more spacious suite, or even one of the hotel’s two-story villas for getaways with family and friends.

Package Deals

Delightful vacation packages, both seasonal and year round, are available to tempt you up to your alpine escape.
The Rainy Day Retreat (rates from $275) provides a stay in a Fireside Studio, two 50-minute treatments at The Spa, and a $40 credit at Altitude.

Are you eager to golf? The jewel of The Resort’s grounds is the historic 27-hole golf course, including the improved and upgraded Foxglove Nine.  The Winter Golf Package (rates from $169) provides one night in a guest room and all the golf you can play, weather permitting and cart included, from check-in to check-out.  Get a hole-in-one and get free golf for a whole year!

Valentine’s Day provides the perfect occasion for the Wine, Roses & Romance Overnight Package.  Upon your arrival you’ll find rose petals sprinkled on the bed, but that’s only one of the special treats you’ll find in your guestroom.  Look for a basket holding a bottle of wine and two glasses, assorted fruits and cheeses, and last but not least a pair of tea lights to give your evening the warmest glow.  In the morning, breakfast for two awaits you at The Resort’s Altitude Restaurant.

Just Say Spaaaah!

If your time away is meant for pampering, explore the offerings at The Resort’s recently completed, 5000-sq. ft. spa.  Seven treatment rooms and an open-air massage area have been built with an eye to invoking the mountain’s natural beauty and serenity.  Choose among facials, body polishes/wraps, and hand and foot care, or mix several for an unparalleled rejuvenation.

Their doubles treatment room with a soaking tub for two is the perfect place for couples to relax and be restored together.  Before or after your treatment, the Infiniti Tea Garden offers a welcome chance to pause before the stone fireplace and breathe in the mountain’s peace. Onsite services also include a whirlpool spa and a fitness center.

Taste the Difference

Perhaps you like to enjoy good food with your good company. You’ll find the opportunity to enjoy the freshest, finest gourmet dining at The Resort’s Altitude Restaurant.  Altitude uses locally, organically grown ingredients whenever possible in their inventive Northwest cuisine.  What a perfect way to let your retreat feed your body as well as your soul.

Activities for Everyone

For the chillier months of midwinter, how about cozying up in a horse and wagon ride? To reserve seats or schedule a private ride, simply contact the Resort’s Front Desk at (503) 622-3101. An agent will happily make all your arrangements! In warmer months guests use the outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and croquet lawns. With so many fine experiences to choose from, there’s sure to be one for you at The Resort.

Written by Andree Larson

The Resort at The Mountain
68010 East Fairway Avenue
Welches, OR 97067-9706
Tel: 503.622.3101 Reservations: 877.439.6774
info@TheResort.com
www.theresort.com

This B&B Lodge Offers a Perfect Blend of Warmth, Grandeur and Hospitality!

Wedding celebrations at the Sandy Salmon Bed & Breakfast in Brightwood, Oregon give Jerry and Maggie Emmert the pleasure of meeting people from all over.  They’ve a lively welcome and plenty of room in their lodge on five-and-a-half acres with a beautiful view of two rivers.  All that space came in handy for one particular guest at a summer wedding on the grounds:  the favorite horse carrying a bride to her big day.

Natural beauty is a notable feature throughout and around the 6000 square foot house.  Even the front door pulls are bronze salmon made by a local artist, and the foyer offers you the soothing sight and sound of an indoor pond with koi, goldfish, and its own waterfall.

The heart of the house is warmed by a massive rock fireplace with a mantel made of a dramatically twisted juniper log.  Four guest rooms, a recreation room and a theater room contain attractive furnishings.  Many of these are fine examples of the woodcrafter’s art.  In the Eagles Nest, which is always reserved for the bridal suite, a king size canopy bed of natural aspen offers a unique blend of romance and comfort.

You’ll find more rustic design throughout the house:  the pool table’s burl log base, the Barlow Trail guestroom’s lodgepole pine furniture, and the wooden bear carvings greeting you here and there.  Outdoors, there’s a three-tier deck with a firepit, where you’ll experience the surrounding wilderness in serenity.

The Sandy Salmon is the place to mix grand mountain scenery with your personal touches for the perfect wedding.  You bring the caterer, flowers and décor (see below for related services in the immediate area).  Maggie and Jerry provide the place for your ceremony.  Their fee for weddings is $3000, which includes use of the house during the event and bed and breakfast for all four guest rooms for one night.  The largest group they’ve ever hosted was a birthday party with 150 people, but “that was crowded!” Jerry laughs; “100 is more manageable.”  They allow about five hours for events, normally preferring that wrap-up returns the lodge to its usual quietness by 10pm.

Visits finish on a delicious high note in the morning.  Maggie and Jerry will sit and share with you the gourmet breakfast they’ve freshly prepared and served.  The lodge’s breakfast nook is full of windows, so you’ll sip your first coffee as a wedded couple while contemplating the two river streams mixing together into one big, beautiful rush. Maggie and Jerry enjoy interacting with their guests and will be very interested to hear all about you.  What better way to start married life than by sharing your nuptials with everyone you love and winding down afterwards with your B&B hosts who know all about making a home together.

Sandy Salmon Bed & Breakfast Lodge
61661 E Highway 26
Sandy, OR 97055-8770
503-622-6699
www.SandySalmon.com
No pets or smoking please