Coming in the March April issue:
- Waterfalls in the Villages of Mt Hood
- Lodging on a Budget
- Breakfast Spots
- Spa Services
- Fire Lookout Towers
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.
ROMANTIC LODGING
Warm Retreats
for your Romantic Winter Getaway
in the Villages of Mt. Hood
Though it’s cold outside, you and your special one will only feel warmth and comfort in one of The Villages at Mt Hood’s mountain cabins. Imagine what a peaceful feeling you’ll share when you look out the windows together to find yourselves surrounded by snowy forest. Perhaps you’ll get the rare treat of catching a snowflake on your tongue while soaking in a hot tub, or catch an early-morning glimpse of foraging deer as you sip your coffee....
MT HOOD WEDDINGS
Vows with a View
Getting Married on Majestic Mt Hood
Everyone wants their wedding to be perfect. Does your dream of the perfect wedding take place in lovely natural surroundings, far from the bustle of everyday life? What if that place had wedding services nearby and was a convenient, short drive from the city? If that’s what you’d like, then The Villages of Mt. Hood is the wedding location for you. You’ll find venues, caterers and even the ministers to marry you...
UNIQUE WEDDINGS
Mt. Hood Matrimony - the Sky's the Limit!
Wedding Tales from the Villages
of Mt. Hood
Every wedding ceremony is a special reflection of what two people love, value, and bring to their new life together. In a place like The Villages of Mt. Hood, where all kinds of people come to have fun and build community, there's a setting and a ceremony for everyone.
Just ask the ministers at Historical Church Wedding Officiants. Based in...
SNOWMOBILING
"Snow" Much Fun!
Mt. Hood Adventures via Snowmobile
If you’ve got an itch to cover many miles on your winter adventures, a snowmobile will do the trick. Did you know some of the first snowmobiles were Ford Model Ts with tracks and skis tacked on underneath? Some passenger models existed in the late 30’s and 40’s that carried as many as 12 people in a cabin...
About the Villages
Come to the Villages of Mt. Hood for year-round recreation, dining and Oregon lodging ( including Mt. hood cabins and fun Mt hood festivals. The Villages are a short, scenic drive from Portland, Oregon in the Mt. Hood National Forest area near the Columbia River Gorge. In addition to Oregon trail history, Oregon wine and Oregon sight seeing, you’ll find some of the best Oregon scenic trails, cycling, mountain biking, Mt Hood skiing ( Timberline, Ski Bowl and Meadows ), rock climbing, Oregon fly fishing, Oregon golf courses and plenty of fun family activities. For outdoor weddings, honeymoon lodging, Oregon family reunions, Mt. Hood camping, lodging specials, Mt Hood cabins and holiday getaways, come to the Villages of Mt. Hood.
About the Writer
Our stories are written by Andrée Larson. Andrée grew up in the Portland/Vancouver area. She earned an MA in Art History at the University of Oregon, and writes about the history and culture of people and communities. She's spent time in Europe and on the East Coast, and says the Pacific Northwest is hands down the best place to live. She currently lives in Tacoma with her husband, an artist.
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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