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

Jan 3, 2025 · By Cathy Lavin, HWC, The Mountain Times What could be a better holiday memory than wide eyed children meeting Santa while enjoying holiday treats and having Kyle Yan of Balloon Ninja make your favorite characters? At the Hoodland Women’s Club (HWC) photos with Santa event on December 8th, participants enjoyed cookies and cocoa and posed

Nov 4, 2024 · By Lucas Holmgren, The Mountain Times Southwest Washington rivers were once the “Valhalla” of steelhead according to a wise fish conservationist named Dave Brown. As he showed his spring-fed fish rescue facility, he told me about how he’d moved to the area because of the abundance of steelhead born in creeks and rivers like the

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

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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 Amber Ford, The Mountain Times Continuing on with their yearly Christmas Toy Drive Dinner, The Mt. Hood Lions Club is set to kick off their 28th dinner on Saturday, December 7th. Guests can enjoy happy hour from 6pm-7pm, with dinner served at 7pm. A staple in the Mt. Hood Villages since 1996, the Christmas

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 …

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 …

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