Category Archives for "Things To Do"

Old Salmon River Trail

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Old Salmon River Trail is a family-friendly, short walk along the Salmon River. It’s only 2 miles long one way so it’s a great way to experience the Mt. Hood National Forest if you have small children or don’t want to do one of the longer hikes. This trail has an abundance of local flowers […]

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Burnt Lake

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

If you are looking for a quiet, stunning location to camp or hike, Burnt Lake is for you. Wear sturdy shoes and pack a picnic lunch to eat once you get to the lake. This is the perfect trail for a day-hike or for a short camping trip by the lake. Bring a camera to […]

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Lower Twin Lake

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Lower Twin Lake is a great destination all year long. In the summer, hike to the lake to swim in the blue-green water and break out your snowshoes in the winter.   There are also a few campsites to choose from if you want to spend the night. Book your campsite well in advance so […]

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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. Currently, the trail is only open up to Benson Bridge because of the 2017 Eagle Creek fires but you can still get the most […]

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Tamanawas Falls

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Head out to Tamanawas Falls in the Mt. Hood National Forest if you are looking for a quick, family-friendly waterfall hike. About 40 minutes past Whispering Woods, this hike is a great opportunity to get off the grid for a couple of hours. This relatively short hike leads to a magnificent 150-foot waterfall. Hang out […]

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Mirror Lake

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Head out to Tamanawas Falls in the Mt. Hood National Forest if you are looking for a quick, family-friendly waterfall hike. About 40 minutes past Whispering Woods, this hike is a great opportunity to get off the grid for a couple of hours. This relatively short hike leads to a magnificent 150-foot waterfall. Hang out […]

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Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Trillium Lake is one of the most popular places to camp in the Mt. Hood National Forest. It’s also a great place to get an Instagrammable photo of Mt. Hood. If you aren’t interested in camping, stop at Trillium to watch the sunset. THINGS TO KNOW Pets allowed on a leash You will need a […]

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Trillium Lake

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Trillium Lake is one of the most popular places to camp in the Mt. Hood National Forest. It’s also a great place to get an Instagrammable photo of Mt. Hood. If you aren’t interested in camping, stop at Trillium to watch the sunset. Bring your snowshoes during the winter months to experience the frozen lake. […]

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Snowshoeing at Lower Twin Lake

By Kelsey Samsel | Hiking

Earlier this year, we posted about hiking at Lower Twin Lake near Mt. Hood. Now that it’s winter and the mountain is covered in snow, we want to share our showshoeing experience at Lower Twin Lake. First and foremost, if you haven’t been to Lower Twin Lake during the summer, add it to your list […]

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