On clear days, you can see snowy Mount Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon (at 11,239 feet), from Portland. Mount Hood is the region's prime skiing area, with numerous powdery downhill and cross ...

Sahalie Falls and Umbrella Falls can be visited together on a loop trail that offers diverse scenery, including meadows, forested areas, and, of course, two of the most beautiful Mount Hood ...

Two Pacific Northwest train excursions, the Mount Hood Scenic Railroad and the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, both feature experiences based on the popular children’s book “Polar Express” by ...

Snowcat groomers are the unsung heroes of Mt. Hood. Quietly shaping the slopes in the dark, night after night. “The graveyard ...

It may sound like a trek, but the scenery is well worth it. At its summit, Mount Tabor provides vistas of both downtown and Mount Hood. Travelers can choose one of three trails that takes them to ...

If you’re traveling from or through Portland, you can rent a pair of snowshoes from Mountain Shop ($12 for two nights) or Next Adventure ($20 per day), and you’ll find a handful of ski shops and ski ...

On the snow-packed slopes of Mt. Hood Skibowl, outdoor enthusiasts were welcomed to the spring season by three feet of fresh powder this week.

The U.S. is home to countless hidden waterfalls, perfect for adventurous souls. Nestled in the wilderness, they promise ...

By Gary Randall For The Mountain Times Winter in Oregon has a way of silencing the world. Between storms, snow blankets the ...

It might be the most scenic campground on the Oregon coast ... is the closest wilderness area to Portland, found in the Mt. Hood National Forest. There are a few drive-in campsites on its edges ...