The trees parted to a meadow of purple wildflowers. The glaciated silhouette of Oregon’s tallest mountain pierced the skyline, surrounded by swirling clouds. There it was: the breathtaking peak of ...

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (KPTV) - An Oregon company is hosting unique and custom activities the whole family can enjoy. Have you ever wanted to go on a hike but had a hard time finding something that was a ...

As 5 p.m. neared last Friday, I watched the I-5 traffic build outside the office windows, feeling increasingly restless. Throughout the workday, a plan had taken shape in my mind. Pack a bag and a ...

While Mount Hood shines as a winter ski destination and summer hiking paradise, there’s a magical window between these peak seasons that many locals consider the mountain’s best-kept secret. Fall on ...

With fall rains hitting Oregon and winter just a few months away, getting out to Mount Hood National Forest one last time was something I had to do. One excellent option for soaking in the fall ...

Deciding where to travel in a state with so many under-the-radar gems like Washington isn't easy. But this small city ...

Hikers can enjoy an autumn escape with a three-mile round-trip hike to Tamanawas Falls near Mount Hood, featuring golden ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In the future, scaling the icy summit of Mt. Hood might not only take guts, gear and determination — it could also require a permit. The U.S. Forest Service and Mt Hood ...

MOUNT HOOD, Ore. — This week's Let's Get Out There is the conclusion of our three-week series taking us to the top of Mount Hood. Whether you have aspirations to climb it someday or you simply love ...

It’s hard to overstate just how beautiful McNeil Point is. With wide open vistas, a glacier-capped volcanic peak and a historic stone shelter in a meadow of alpine wildflowers, it’s simply one of the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Starting January 2024, Mt. Hood climbers will be required to have permits to climb above a 9,500-foot elevation. Climbing permits, which will be available online, will cost $20 ...