All Posts by Kelsey Samsel

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Photo: Lower Twin Lake (by Discover Mt. Hood) Below you will find a list of three places to snowshoe on Mt. Hood this winer. Snowshoeing is a fun way to play in the snow without having to do an adrenaline-pumping sport like skiing or snowboarding. There are so many options that allow you to either […]

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 […]

Cathedral Ridge Winery is a well-established winery in the Hood River area with 25 award-winning wines you don’t want to miss.

McDowell Creek Falls Park is located in Lebanon, Oregon and has three falls along a 1.8-mile loop: McDowell Falls, Royal Terrace Falls, and Majestic Falls.

Have you ever wondered about Christmas tree hunting on Mt. Hood? It’s actually pretty easy to get your Christmas tree from the Mt. Hood National Forest.

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 […]