620-Foot Multnomah Falls

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

At 620 feet, Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon and it’s the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest. More than 2 million people stop each year. Until recently, most of the trail was shut down due to the 2017 Eagle Creek fire, but they were able to repair it enough […]

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Day Hikes Around Mt Hood

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Columbia River Gorge If you are visiting from out of town or just down the road, there’s a huge variety of day hikes around Mt Hood for you to experience. Every year, hikers come from all over the world to enjoy the Mt. Hood scenic area. The area is popular due to its variety, amazing […]

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Sandy Ridge Trail System

By Kelsey Samsel | Mountain Biking

Photo: Used with permission by (CC BY 2.0) International Mountain Biking Association The Sandy Ridge Trail System contains 17 miles of mountain biking trail and is located about 13 miles east of Sandy, Oregon. This trail system is open year-round and it’s free to the public. If you want to ride your bike through a […]

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Cooper Spur Mountain Resort Winter Activities

By Kelsey Samsel | Things To Do

Photo by Maarten Duineveld on Unsplash Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is one of many places to take part in winter activities in the Mt. Hood area. The resort is located about 45 minutes up the mountain from Whispering Woods Resort. There are several ways to have fun at Cooper Spur including alpine skiing, tubing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and […]

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Bike Park at Skibowl

By Kelsey Samsel | Things To Do

If you are a mountain biker and love a good adrenaline rush, we suggest visiting the Mt. Hood Bike Park at Skibowl during the summer months. This park is great for teenagers and adults alike. You just have to be over the height requirement of 48 inches to ride to ride the trails.  Those of you […]

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