March brings the beginning of the southward movement of many migratory land birds through Oregon and as an avid birder I wanted to share the many birding opportunities that can be found in throughout our state. The Oregon Cascade Birding Trail (OCBT) is a self-guided auto tour highlighting nearly 200 prime birding destinations designed to showcase the region's birds and spectacular scenery. This blog will focus on the Mt Hood Loop of the Oregon Cascade Birding Trail. Let's get settled first before we begin our birding adventure.
There are Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member inns all along the OCBT where you can begin your trek with a belly full of a hearty breakfast and a brain full of local knowledge.
Check into the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast with magnificent views of Mt. Hood. Pick the brain of the innkeeper who always has the binoculars ready to view the birds at the backyard feedes. Located between the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood whose gardens have been recognized as a National Wildlife Backyard Habitat
The Mt. Hood Loop of the OCBT rises from the Columbia River to Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon, and combines some of the best of the region's birding with legendary Oregon scenery. This loop traverses the Columbia River National Scenic Area and the Mt. Hood National Forest and visits 19 birding sites.
Lewis and Clark traveled the Columbia Gorge corridor. The Lewis' Woodpecker, Clark's Nutcracker and Clark's Grebe were named in their honor. Many species of waterfowl and raptors including the Bald Eagle inhabit the river and further up the mountain you'll observe woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches and so many more.
One of my favorite hikes, and I have many, is the Tamanawas Falls trail. The falls are amazing at 100 feet high and 40 feet wide. The trailhead footbridge is the midpoint of a 8-mile stretch of the East Fork of the Hood Riverhosting nesting Harlequin Ducks. A riparian habitat and mature mixed-conifer forest surrounds the trail to the falls.
After you've explored the trails on the north side of Mt. Hood head on around to the south and western flanks where the Sandy and Zig Zag Rivers lead you past Trillium Lake and through Wildwood Recreation Area home to the elusive Pileated Woodpecker.
Bring out the hiking boots and binoculars, pack your bags. Get to know our State like a local. Experience romantic getaways, historic treasures, and tucked away rustic retreats. Whether your trip is for a quiet escape to a quaint rural or coastal town, for a World Class City experience or for a new spin on business travel, you can be assured of combining gracious hospitality with ambiance by staying at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.
Historic Columbia River Highway
Traversing between Hood River and Mosier, the five mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway passes through the Twin Tunnels and two climate zones and being closed to auto traffic is an amazing trail for hikers, bikers, rollerbladers, anyone human powered. Starting at the east Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead near Mosier, the trail leads through semi-arid terrain dotted with ponderosa pine for about a mile until you reach the Twin Tunnels. Spectacular geologic formations tell the story of the gorge's creation.
After passing through the tunnels, you'll emerge into a forest of fir trees and other common western Oregon plants and stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge. Viewpoints along the 3.5 mile segment from the tunnels to the west Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead overlook the river. Consider a stay at an inspected and approved B&B in the Mt Hood and The Columbia River Gorge Region, just minutes from the Historic Mosier Tunnels
Get to know Oregon like a local from the locals, the 100+ hosts of our member inns located in all of Oregon's regions. Experience romantic getaways, historic treasures, and tucked away rustic retreats. Whether your trip is for a quiet escape to a quaint rural or coastal town, for a World Class City experience or for a new spin on business travel, you can be assured of combining gracious hospitality with ambiance by staying at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.
Every time another storm comes through the Columbia River Gorge and into the Mt Hood National Forest we say, "This has got to be the last one". And then comes another. Seems like Winter and Spring are playing a bit of tug-a-war and we are hoping winter holds on a bit longer.
The ski resort on Oregon's tallest peak, Mt Hood, have received about 15 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours. All this is making for some awesome spring conditions on Mt Hood and in the Mt Hood National Forest. Take advantage of these longer, warmer days of Winter and the substantial snow pack to explore the back-country side of Mt. Hood, just minutes from Hood River Oregon and the member inns there of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild. No Sno-Park passes needed after April 15 and you'll find no crowds, the trails less traveled, great spring snow adventures and an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Inn. What more do you need?
This is an exciting opportunity to sample the best that the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers have to offer. Passport holders will be entitled to a variety of benefits, including special reserve tastings, wine discounts, case discounts and more.
"Nestled within and just beyond the stunning beauty of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area sits a wine region like not other. Tour our wineries, relax in our casual tasting rooms and discover A World of Wine in 40 Miles."
Passports are still available for $15 and can be purchased on-line, at Gorge area wineries, and at select Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild Inns.
The Columbia Gorge Winegrowers and our Hood River Oregon Innkeepers ask you to taste responsibly and please, "Do not Drink and Drive". Instead contact Martin's Gorge Tours and book your Passport To Wine winery tour.
We have three plum trees in the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, an alternative to a Hood River Oregon hotel. The harvest has been Oregon Bounty style and the trees are loaded with fruit. We've been making cakes and pastries as they come off the tree for the couple of weeks. This Upside Down Cake has been well received by our guests at the breakfast table of the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, a member of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.
Old Parkdale Inn Plum Upside Down Buttermilk Cake
Place 1/4 cup butter in 8" round baking pan and place in an oven preheating to 400º until melted. While it heats prepare about 10 plums by slicing them into wedges, getting about 8-10 wedges per plum. When the butter has melted swirl it around the pan. I use a pastry brush to make sure the sides are buttered too. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, mix it well into the butter then arrange the plum wedges in rays around the pan.
Buttermilk Cake Batter:
1 cup flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ stick of butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
½ cup buttermilk
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside. In another bowl, cream the butter and ¾ cup of sugar together, then add the vanilla extract, egg and buttermilk and whisk till smooth. Add to flour mixture. Stir until just combined. Scrape the buttermilk cake batter onto the plum slices and smooth. Bake for around 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto serving platter. We've been serving this Oregon Culinary Delight slightly warm with a dab of Greek yogurt and some sliced fresh plums as garnish
The Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast is mid way between Hood River, the Columbia River Gorge and Mt Hood and is a unique inn of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild. The inn, with Pacific Northwest decor, is at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood in the bountiful Hood River Valley, Parkdale, Oregon. The perfect base for outdoor adventure or a quiet retreat.
It is all about the food. I am so excited to be a member of the Hood River Organics CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Coop, bringing fresh, locally grown, organic food to my front porch! Each week throughout the year the participating farms work with multiple other farmers and producers in the Columbia River Gorge area to put together a box of the most delicious, healthy, seasonal food. Did I mention it will be delivered to my door?
Slow food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.
Local Harvest - real food, real farmers, real community - Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Use the map on the Local Harvest Website to find a small farm near you.
Slow food, local harvest, and a commitment to sustainable business practices. These all make for sustainable travel and the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has implemented a Green Program that encourages and recognizes those inns that are making sustainable travel a reality.
The Old Parkdale Inn is proud to be a member of the Green Program of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild. Located at the base of Mt Hood and in the heart of the Hood River Valley, we have been supporting our local farmers for 6 years now. Our farmers grow crops of apples to blueberries, pears to strawberries. Potatoes, greens, onions, all the wonderful fruits and vegies that go into our daily breakfasts. We are so very excited to now have our box of fresh produce delivered to our door once a week. And I'm sure our guests will be, too.
Villa Columbia Bed and Breakfast in Hood River, Oregon, was recently featured on Mike's Road Trip. In the same class as the Columbia River Gorge hotels (really more in the boutique hotel category), Villa Columbia B&B gives you good access to the scenic Columbia Gorge year round and access to Mt. Hood in the winter for skiing.
An excerpt from Mike's blog post:
Breakfast at the Villa Columbia is scrumptious and served in thee-courses. Local ingredients are often used to create a unique experience that reminded me of being in Europe. Each morning of my stay I enjoyed a fresh fruit berry parfait with vanilla yogurt. Some of the other items/dished included:
- Whole wheat blueberry scone
- Ham & cheese breakfast calzone
- Twice baked croissant with cherry compote and chicken sausage
- Spinach quiche with sliced cantaloupe accompanied with sausage in puff pastry
Throughout the day refreshments are available, from stocked mini-fridges with soda and water, to cookies, fruit (like a fresh bowl of cherries while I was there) and a number of candy dishes…all the comforts of home.
[Editor's note: Villa Columbia is a member of the Oregon B&B Guild's Green Lodging Certification program.]Mike also provides an excellent short video with views of the inn, the guestrooms and the area, plus a photo album of the inn. Visit his blog to see it all. And while you're at it, take a look at the rest of Mike's Road Trip--what an interesting fellow and an interesting mission!
The Hood River Valley is certainly known for having thousands of acres of fruit of which cherries, blueberries and peaches are finding their way to the fruit stands now. We also have some amazing flower farms, one of which, The Gorge White House, has glads, daisies, cone flowers, snapdragons, Oriental lilies, lavender and more.
The dahlia fields at the Gorge White House have begun to bloom and it is a photo op you won’t want to miss. They will be in their seasonal display until the first frost. Pick out your favorite and order tubers to be picked up or delivered next year at planting time.
In the fields behind the dahlias are u-pick blueberries just now coming on and in their fruit stand are cherries, cut flowers, and raspberries. The peaches should arrive early next week.
In the White House itself is a lovingly restored bar that now serves up wines and micro-brews produced right here in the Columbia River Gorge. Enjoy by the taste, the glass or the bottle all at one stop!
If you had to pick just one place to visit in the Hood River Valley, The Gorge White House would be it. Just minutes from Mt Hood Bed and Breakfasts and Hood River Lodging, this is really a one stop, enjoy all, location. After a hearty Hood River Valley Bounty Breakfast at one of the inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild, consider a picnic on their patio or in the fields.
Aug 6&7 and continuing through August. Celebrating 60 kinds of sunflowers – Perfect opportunity to paint, cut, take photos and enjoy the many colors of summer. Reservations suggested for photo clubs or art groups. Kick-off weekend features live music, wine tasting from Hood River Vineyards, vegetable games, and a treasure hunt. Quilt show and sale, art show and sale. Come paint, take photos, cut bouquets, and enjoy through the whole month of August. Covered picnic area.Gravenstein Apple Days August 20 & 21. Kick-off the fall fruit season with our favorite pie apple. At Rasmussen Farms, fresh cider, Gravenstein Apple Pie, and recipes. Also, family activities, featuring a Pie Walk, Chicken Dance, and live music in the afternoons. Opening of the Corn Maze.
Gravenstein season is short and the Hood River Valley Fruit Loop celebrates the harvest each year with a weekend full of special activities. Come enjoy family activities including BBQs, U-pick, baby alpacas, apple dumplings, apple jam and more. Visit the Fruit Loop website for a complete list of harvest events and begin planning your adventure today.
Apple Valley's Huckleberry Jam & Country BBQ ~ August 13 & 14 Huckleberry and music lovers come together to celebrate the wild huckleberry harvest. Listen to live music Saturday Aug 15 from 12–5 while enjoying a BBQ lunch (cherry-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, all served with cider baked beans and pear coleslaw). Huckleberry cobbler, crisps, turnovers, milkshakes, pies, and more.
From August till the snow flys in November, the fruit stands of the Hood River Valley will be open with over 30 varieties of apples and pears to purchase and sample. The Hood River Valley is just an hour away from Portland. Located in the national scenic area of the Columbia River Gorge, and the nation's largest pear-growing region, this is one of the few places that offers the complete experience of growing, producing, and then enjoying fruit and wine.
Fall is an amazing season to visit. Warm days and cool nights make for perfect weather to taste the harvest and enjoy the fall foliage. Why not stay a few days to take it all in? The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has 13 member inns ready to provide the perfect Mt Hood Bed and Breakfast.
The Mt Hood Cycling Classic is coming to the Columbia River Gorge June 2nd-5th. The race features stages through the Gorge, the Upper Hood River Valley, and the Mt Hood National Forest and has been described by experienced international racers as some of the most beautiful they’ve ever ridden.This event is not just for those that are racing. Spectators are given an opportunity to see the action first hand. Food, fun and music greet those who come to watch the action. Spectators have an opportunity to see some of the best racing in the Northwest as the riders compete for one of the richest prize purses around. The time trials give onlookers an opportunity to see just how fast and aerodynamic the riders can be.
The criterium seems to be a definite crowd favorite. The race will be conducted in the twilight hours on Saturday. Spectators are able to get to within inches of the riders as they lean into the corners at break neck speeds. Thrills chills and some monster spills will keep the crowd glued to the action
The Columbia River Gorge and Hood River hotels fill up fast as 500 riders begin registration. Make your reservation at one of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast inns in area surrounding Mt Hood, come up enjoy the race and the Columbia River Gorge.
Sakura Ridge - The Farm and Lodge, is a working orchard and Oregon bed and breakfast located on the west slopes of the Hood River Valley. You'll feel like you are sitting on top of the world as you enjoy panoramic views of the valley and majestic Mt Hood from your private patios or the extensive decks.
The Farm grows organic dark sweet cherries and delicate pears many of which make it to the amazing breakfasts served at the Lodge along with many other organic fruits and vegetables grown organically in the extensive gardens. A true Northwest Culinary experience.
From the Coast, Portland, Mount Hood and The Gorge, Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon to the Rogue River Valley or Central Oregon to the High desert of the East the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild offers unique and comfortable accommodations.
Get to know our State like a local; stay with one of our near 100 hosts in any one of our many regions. Experience romantic getaways, historic treasures, and tucked away rustic retreats. Whether your trip is for a quiet escape to a quaint rural or coastal town, for a World Class City experience or for a new spin on business travel, you can be assured of combining gracious hospitality with ambiance by staying at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn
That's the motto for the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers. Americas' Most Unique Wine Region is located less than an hour East of Portland, Oregon. Straddling the mighty Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Growing Region includes the fertile soils of both Washington and Oregon! From the marine influenced climate of Underwood Mountain to the arid dryland of the Eastern Gorge, from Albarino to Zinfandel, the grapes and wines of this unique region are a spectacular selection of sweet whites and luscious reds.
Monday, March 28, 2011
The preview event for Passport Weekend featuring wineries from the
Columbia Gorge in Washington and Oregon
The wineries span the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area through 40 miles of peaceful, open-roads running through double mountain views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.Stay a long weekend at a member inn of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild in the Mt Hood, Columbia Gorge Region. One day can be spent in the Washington wineries, the next in our Oregon wineries then complete the weekend in Hood River's downtown tasting Rooms. It's a wonderful way to spend the weekend and discover the variety of wines from the Columbia Gorge and Columbia Valley AVAs and the member inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.
And this is just too cool. The Columbia River Winegrowers now has an app available at the iTunes store! Passports for the upcoming 'Passport to A World of Wine' are available on the app. Isn't that progressive? A World of Wine in the palm of your hand. Love it!!
Find the best hand-made crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts at the 2010 Hood River Holiday Market.This event is your opportunity to find the perfect gift for your loved ones or even for yourself! You'll find 30+ vendors providing unique items, that you can't find anywhere else, all gathered in one place.
Holiday Market hours are 9am to 4pm on November 20 and November 27 at Westside Elementary School, 3685 Belmont Drive, Hood River.
While visiting Hood River let the Bed and Breakfast Inns of the scenic Columbia River Gorge provide all your lodging needs. We invite you to stay at a Gorge B&B for a memorable and fun-filled vacation. Visit the Columbia Gorge Winegrower website for a complete list of wineries and events this coming weekend and the Open Houses scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend.
Less crowds, friendly innkeepers, and the perfect gift for everyone on your list. And for you, the gift of a comfy beds and the lavish pampering the innkeepers of the Columbia River Gorge will provide.
Apple Valley Country Store in Hood River Oregon is celebrating its 21st year as one of Hood River’s favorite visitor attractions. Located in the midst of picturesque orchards, forests and farmlands, our family has been making homemade jams, jellies, and pies in the store's kitchen for over 20 years. During the month of October you will be treated to some delicious treats as the Wright family cooks up pies, jams, jellies, dumplings and more. Crisps and turnovers are baked only on special event weekends such at the two coming up in October.
October 16/17 is the Fall Harvest Festival Celebration and Country BBQ. A variety of desserts featuring Pear Dumplings and Apple Crisp, Pumpkin milkshakes, cobblers and more. Sample some of the Vanilla Pear jam or a few of the other 50+varieties made on site.
October 23/24 - Heirloom Apple Butter Festival and Country BBQ. Come stir the huge copper pots as the family makes apple butter the old-fashioned way, over an open fire. Enjoy fried bisquits with fresh apple and pear butter all day.
Come and enjoy the fall in the Hood River Valley and Columbia River Gorge. The warm days and cool nights added to the events, fall foliage and harvest aromas are sure to present something for all your senses.The innkeepers of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild use many of the abundant fruits in the Hood River Valley to serve up amazing Oregon Bounty breakfasts. We'll activate your taste buds and send you off to explore and taste more! Come up during the week, take the road less traveled and enjoy much of the same tantalizing treats.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
More that 20 Northwest brewers are expected to attend, each providing one favorite brew, plus a fresh-hopped brew just for the event.
Admission is free. Wristbands and tasting mugs for those 21 and over run $5. Taste tokens good for a 4-ounce pour run $1 each.
Plan to attend this fun filled event and make your reservations early at a Mt Hood - Columbia Gorge Bed and Breakfast of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.
Many to choose from, some within walking distance of the festivities.
Oregonians love their bikes and we are truely blessed with an amazing number of scenic backroads to explore. The Hood River Harvest Ride is a family-friendly bike ride through the less-traveled majestic back-roads of the Hood River Valley. There are five routes from easy to moderate to challenging and a new "kids under ten" loop this years. Riders have the option to take 'er easy or feel the burn. 
There will be reasonable offsite childcare available from Bambinos International Learning Center and for family and friends not riding, plenty to see and do on the Hood River County Fruit Loop, a 35-mile driving tour through the Valley's orchards, forests and small country communities.
The Hood River Harvest Ride is a fundraiser for the non-profit Hood River Valley Residents Committee (HRVRC). Formed in 1977 to prevent harmful development in the upper Hood River Valley, HRVRC continues its work to nurture and protect those things which make Hood River the beautiful place that it is.
Enjoy your time in the Hood River Valley during this, our harvest season. When staying at a member in of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild in the Mt Hood/Columbia River Gorge you'll start your day with a hearty Northwest Breakfast and have a comfortable base to end your day.
Explore, Tour & Taste through the Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge. Participating member wineries and vineyards of the Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers - including those rarely open to the public - will offer special activities during the weekend. Visit the website for a full list of events.
The Willamette Valley, Oregon's leading wine region has two-thirds of the state's wineries and vineyards and is home to more than 200 wineries. It has been recognized as one of the premier Pinot noir producing areas in the world.
Willamette Valley innkeepers of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild can provide you with the perfect home base.
How about a tour into the Columbia River Gorge American Viticulture Area (AVA)? Visit the winemakers of the Columbia Gorge Wine Growers sxplore the geology of the Columbia Gorge and the vineyards in this wonderful wine-growing region.
No matter where you plan to spend the Labor Day Weekend holiday there is an Oregon Bed and Breakfast innkeeper ready to make your last weekend of summer relaxing, enjoyable and memorable.
In 2003, riding on years of success protecting the Yuba River, the South Yuba River Citizens League, SYRCL, decided to plan an environmental film festival. Seven festivals later, the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival is the largest event of its kind in the US. The goal is to become the premiere environmental film festival in the world. Each January, screening begins for the most important and inspirational environmental films available today, as well as host a variety of environmental activists, filmmakers, and celebrities. Wild & Scenic® works to inspire audiences to make positive changes for a healthier world.
The On Tour program began in 2004 because of the many requests to share the festival beyond Nevada County. Today Wild & Scenic® On Tour is shown in communities across the United States … reaching over 85 towns and cities in 2008-2009.
With a growing public awareness for the environment, the festival aims to increase this groundswell through inspiring and educational films which hopefully will motivate people to go out and make a difference in their community and around the world.
The Hood River Valley Residents Committee (HRVRC) was formed in 1977 when a few residents gathered to discuss Hood River County's impending attempt to rezone the upper valley into one-acre home sites. Through grass-roots organizing and effort by local citizens, the proposal was rejected. HRVRC was formed.
On August 26th and 27th, the Crag Law Center and the Hood River Valley Residents Committee will be hosting the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival on Tour.
This will be the third time that the Wild & Scenic Film Festival has come to Hood River, Oregon. This year’s films will be shown outdoors in downtown Hood River at The Ruins at Springhouse Cellar. The Ruins, a picturesque amphitheater, are the remains of a historic Hood River distillery.
Sorry for this last minute notice. Hope you can join us for this inspiring film festival. Some of the Mt Hood Bed and Breakfast inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild still have rooms available.
The 2010 Hood River cherry crop is amazing. We have been picking about 10 pounds of fresh cherries every few days and they become the main ingredient in many a tasty breakfast treat here at the Old Parkdale Inn. We’ve been making cherry crepes, cherry scones, cherry cobblers and of course placing big bowls of cold, crisp cherries on the table to nibble on before, during and after breakfast.
One of our guests’ favorite though, is the Double-Crust Cherry Tart and as promised here is the recipe.
1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, room temperature
2 large egg yolks
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed and pitted
2 Tbs. quick-tapioca
1 Tbs. lemon juice
In a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat butter with 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg yolks. Stir in flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt until will blended. Divide dough in half. Press one portion over bottom and up sides to rim of a 9-inch tart pan with removable rim. Place other portion on a lightly floured piece of waxed paper. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix cherries, tapioca, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes as you roll out second portion of dough with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 10-inch round.
Pour cherries into tart shell. Invert round over cherries. Press edges into rim of tart pan, pinching off any excess. Sprinkle tart lightly with sugar.
Place tart pan on a baking sheet and bake on the lower rack of a 375 degree over until top is golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.
Cherries are finding their way to the breakfast tables of the member inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild in Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge. Make your reservation today and see what culinary delight they're cooking up.
When it is hot in the valleys there is nothing like a ride on the Magic Mile chair lift on Mt Hood, Oregon's tallest peak at 11, 240 feet. The majestic mountain can be seen from Portland, the Willamette Valley, the Hood River Valley and the Columbia River Gorge and is an easy day trip from any of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member inns in these regions.
Take the lift to the mountain’s 7000′ level – no skis or snowboards needed but if you do need a ski fix there are but a few places in the world where one can summer ski and on the Palmer Glacier on Mt Hood is one of them. The spectacular view of Mt. Hood, Palmer snowfield, and nearby Mt. Jefferson is one you’ll soon not forget. Allow 30 minutes to ride up and ride down, or 2 hours if you choose to ride up and walk down. The temperature can be cool on Mt. Hood, even in the summer. Please dress appropriately for current weather conditions.
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