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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MT HOOD SCENIC DRIVE
Touring Oregon's
Historic Barlow Road
During Your Visit to the Villages of Mt Hood
The journey to Mt Hood is a road trip adventure unlike any other. As part of the Oregon Scenic Byway, the Mt Hood Loop Drive is full of history and endless activities. To ensure you don’t miss a thing, the Barlow Road Driving Tour CD was created to act as a narrated tour guide in your car for more than 20 landmarks along the way. Many landmarks from the first generations of travelers through Mt Hood still exist for you to visit.
While traveling this route, keep in mind that you are on the path of the last leg of the Oregon Trail pioneered by Samuel K. Barlow. Barlow used an Indian trail that crossed through the foothills of the Cascades to reach the Willamette Valley from The Dalles. The road was cleared, opening in July 1846 as a toll road. It is estimated that nearly 10,000 emigrants a year traveled along Barlow’s route be...
MT HOOD LODGING
Vacation in Mt Hood History.
Stay in a Historic Bed & Breakfast
You can go back in time to the early days of the pioneers when travelers and tourists first began visiting The Villages of Mt Hood. Located on the Mt Hood Scenic Byway at the last leg of the Oregon Trail, this historic area offers a variety of unique lodging options—some of which originated in the days of the Oregon Trail pioneers. Lodging options range from campsites and vintage cabins to resort accommodations.
Stay in a campground, just as the earliest visitors did, or enjoy a modern day “Family Hotel” by vacationing in one of the Village’s luxurious Bed & Breakfast Inns...
MT HOOD HISTORY
Signs of the Time.
And the History Behind Them
The Villages of Mt Hood are an excellent road trip destination, full of places to explore and loaded with history dating back to the Oregon Trail pioneers. Discovering a bit of the history can be found simply by looking at some of the street signs and village names in the area. Many of them still hold the original names after people who settled this charming area in the foothills of Mt Hood...
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.
All stories are written by Courtney Vermaas who grew up on Mt Hood as an avid skier. She graduated from the University of Oregon in June 2006 with a journalism degree and a minor in communications. She has continued her interest in skiing by coaching young racers year-round. In addition to skiing, she loves writing, photography and traveling.
Publisher Information
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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
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