Should I be Worried about Cougars?
On September 11, 2018, a woman name Diana Bober was found dead near the small town of Zigzag, Oregon in the Mt. Hood National Forest. …
Author: Chris
Mt Hood National Forest Fire Ban
Effective immediately fires are prohibited within Mt. Hood National Forest. Unlike most fire restrictions this one includes fires within developed campgrounds. Other restrictions include the…
Siuslaw National Forest Campground Closures
Due to an unusually wet winter, many campgrounds in the Pacific Northwest are having delayed openings as operators find water related damages and hazards. The Siuslaw…
Cultus Lake Campground Closure
The Cultus Lake Campground, Day Use Area and Boat ramp have been closed for the 2017 camping season by the Deschutes National Forest Service due to da…
Elk Cove Hike
If you have ever hiked the 40 mile long Timberline Trail that circumnavigates Mt. Hood then you are familiar with the beautiful meadows of Elk Cove on…
Willamete National Forest Campground Fee Increases
The Willamette National Forest is considering fee increases for camping, cabin and day use areas starting in 2017. The fee increases are long due an…
Elk Meadows Hike
Elk Meadows on the southeast side of Mt. Hood is one of the most quintessential hikes in the northwest region. It is relatively easy to get to, has …
Perseid Meteor Shower Expected to Deliver
The Pereseid Meteor Shower pays earth a visit every year and usually puts on a good show however this year is different. This year the Swift-Tuttle…
Sahale Falls Hike
Sahale Falls is a lesser known waterfall on the SE side of Mt. Hood that plunges over 60 feet on the East Fork of the Hood River. The waterfall is of…
Blue Top Fire Closes McKenzie River Trail
An active fire burning in the Willamette National Forest near Blue Pool (Tamolitch Falls) has resulted in closures in the popular hiking and biking ar…