Welcome to the on-line magazine featuring the Villages of Mt. Hood. It comes to you from your hosts who welcome you into the villages of Alder Creek, Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron, all located on US Highway 26, starting about nine miles east of Sandy, Oregon.
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Come Celebrate Autumn on Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood Festival of the Forest
For generations, the colorful season of autumn has inspired travelers to visit Mt. Hood National Forest. The breezy mountain air heightens their senses. Spectacular displays of foliage abound, and they enjoy some of the best weather of the year for hiking. They treat their palate to seasonal northwest bounty (such as wild mushrooms, salmon and huckleberries) and stay in mountain lodging that refreshes the body and spirit.
Very simply, it is the time and the place to celebrate the passing of summer into autumn.
You are invited to come celebrate autumn with us at the Mt. Hood Festival of the Forest on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17. Join us at the Wildwood Recreation Area which is about 13 miles east of Sandy, Oregon, on US Highway 26.
Set in a woodland glade, the festival starts at 8:00 a.m. each morning with the Hoodland Seniors famous huckleberry pancake breakfast. Here you get a stack of pancakes rich with...
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Fly Fishing Mt. Hood
Year Round Opportunities for Fly Fishers
Welches, Oregon is positioned to give the best-centralized access to a region offering world-class fly fishing opportunities.
Welches is located half way between the North Pole and the equator. This provides a perfect climate for trout, salmon and steelhead fly fishing.
Within a 100-mile radius, the landscape is divided by the Cascade Mountains. The west half is rain forest. The east half is desert. Elevations reach from sea level to above the tree line. There are lakes, rivers and streams in all the divergent climate zones...and all are playgrounds for fly fishers.
The mighty Columbia is to our west. The world famous Deschutes is an easy drive to the east. Lesser-known rivers such the Clackamas, Hood, Klickitat, Wind and our own home water the Sandy River offer solitude and prolific runs of salmon and steelhead. Within The Villages of Mt. Hood are nearly 100 miles of small mountain streams that offer wild trout fishing to fly fishers of all experience levels. Many of our streams...
About the Villages
The Villages of Mt. Hood are one of Oregon's most memorable year-round outdoor recreation locations. Visit any season and you will find exciting Oregon recreation in the Mt. Hood National Forest and BLM's Wildwood Recreation Area. Day hikes of all levels, scenic trails, cycling, skiing and rock climbing at Mt Hood are here, as well as swimming, fly fishing and golfing. We're also a great place for family get-togethers, wedding parties, honeymoons, reunions and holiday getaways.
The Villages of Mt. Hood offer memorable and affordable lodging options (looking for rental cabins, romantic lodges, charming bed and breakfasts or a full-service resort?) and many choices for peak cuisine experiences, interesting Oregon Trail history, mountain day hikes, wild huckleberries, local Mt. Hood personalities, and mountain events and fun family activities.
Looking for fun things to do in Oregon? Craving a relaxing day of peace and quiet? Visit the mountain and rejuvenate in the fresh air, by a stream, listening to melodious wild bird songs and taking in the scenic forest. Come to the Villages of Mt. Hood to experience spectacular cascade mountains and rustic beauty that is guaranteed to refresh.
The Villages of Mt. Hood are minutes from upper snowy playgrounds on Mount Hood, and several enticing day trip options. Mount St. Helens, Columbia River Gorge, Kahneeta and the High Desert, Oregon's famous coastline plus numerous attractions in Portland. All are within a short driving distance and you'll always have a peaceful rest in the woodlands at day's end.
Publisher Information
www.mthoodmagazine.com is published by:
Villages of Mt. Hood Tourism Marketing Alliance (501(c)6)
Serving the Villages of Alder Creek, Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron
Post Office Box 819 Welches, OR 97067
503.622.3017, fax 502.622.3163
TheVillages@MtHoodMagazine.com / www.MtHood.info
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