Jan 3, 2025 · By Lucas Holmgren, The Mountain Times Pacific Northwest veterans know that winter can be a beautiful season in Washington and Oregon. Yes, the rain can be torrential, or relentless, but the breaks in between are worth it. If you’ve got layers and appropriate rain gear that truly covers and protects, the winter season can be

Dec 2, 2024 · By Gary Randall, The Mountain Times In the early days the Welches Hotel wasn’t the only resort in the Salmon River Valley in the foothills of Mount Hood, Oregon. About a mile past the Welch’s place, at the end of the road, was Tawney’s Mountain Home. Situated along the Salmon River with vast stretches of

Jan 3, 2025 · By Lloyd Musser, The Mountain Times There is good news and not-so-good news from the Mt. Hood Cultural Center and Museum, AKA The Museum. The good news is that Dave Winterling has been hired as the Executive Director. Dave is also the volunteer President of the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol.The not-so-good news is that the

Nov 4, 2024 · By Cassie Kanable, WTPCO, The Mountain Times Parent Teacher CornerOctober was a wonderful month of fundraising, community connection, and fall festivities! Our Welches students kicked off the year by raising over $14,000 during our annual Rainbow Run, with each class proudly sporting their class colors and school …

Oct 1, 2024 · By Amber FordThe Mountain Times Back in action for another Halloween season, Spook Alley is gearing up to be a fun-filled family event for kids of all ages. Long time Spook Alley host and organizer, Shirley Dueber, is excited and filled with anticipation over another opportunity to help host this most sought after community event.“I

Dec 2, 2024 · By Dennis McNabb, The Mountain Times Welcome to Hoodland Shuttle, where your adventure begins! For years, locals and tourists alike have lamented the lack of adequate shuttle services along the Mt. Hood corridor. While the area boasts many popular tourist attractions, those with adventurous spirits don’t always …

Sep 1, 2024 · By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times There’s a new transportation service on the mountain – Hoodland Shuttle Company. Opened since April, Hoodland Shuttle is a first-class private for-hire car service that caters to Mount Hood locals and visitors alike. It picks you up where you are and takes you where you want to go.Its main area

Jul 1, 2024 · By Amber FordThe Mountain Times When it comes to creativity and making a difference within their community, Allie Schouten and Danella Demary of Wander Free and Queer are taking aim at art and their passion for the outdoors with their small business. Originally from New England, Schouten and Demary set their R.V. sails west and

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Oct 1, 2024 · By Patti Jo BrooksThe Mountain Times It’s Sandy Mountain Festival time again! Celebrating 52 years, the festival kicks off July 11 at 7 p.m. with the Sandy Mountain Festival Parade. Picking up again July 13 and 14 in Meinig Memorial Park, the festival is known for being one of the elite art fairs in the