The experience of chairlift hiking at Mount Hood Meadows feels a little bit like, well, skiing. There’s a lot less snow, if any at all, and instead of boots, pants and a parka, you’re probably dressed ...

MT. HOOD, Ore. — Mt. Hood Meadows has announced it will open for summer operations this Friday, June 23. "The temperatures are warming up, the wildflowers are starting to pop, and the waterfalls are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ski runs at Mt. Hood Meadows have long been used as hiking trails come summer, but this year the ski area is really leaning into its warm weather recreation with even more options for hikers. More ...

Kayaking against the wind is not for the weak. But it’s worth it when you get to do it in front of Oregon's gem, Mount Hood, surrounded by the buzzing sounds of blue dragonflies and laughter from ...

Mount Hood National Forest will begin its second “Hike with a Ranger” summer series after a successful first year. The hikes will include a natural or cultural resource theme led by a recreation ...

There are few things that ruin a fantastic hike quicker than an extra-long drive to the trailhead, particularly when you’re traveling with children. Even when it’s a stunning hike, and even when it’s ...

Shortly after the first flakes began falling on the slopes of Mount Hood this fall, Timberline Lodge made a startling ...

Father of four James Robert MacDonald was found dead on Mount Hood after not returning home from an Nov. 6 hike. (Courtesy photo) Officials identified a 33-year-old Ridgefield man as the hiker found ...

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. -- Mary Owen, a 23-year-old woman who disappeared after going hiking alone on Mount Hood, was found alive on Sandy Glacier by a National Guard Helicopter Saturday morning, ...