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Mt Hood overlooks a land of lakes and forests where outdoor recreation is a year-round pleasure.
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Mt. Hood Territory
Extraordinary
Possibilities
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t. Hood is the snow-capped crown
jewel of Mt. Hood Territory,
a land filled with lively rivers,
sparkling streams, alpine lakes, and lush
forests—where outdoor recreation is the
norm. If hiking or mountain biking, fishing
or golfing, skiing or snowboarding gets your
motor running, then Mt. Hood Territory is
worth a visit.
If history is your passion, this area is home
to numerous historical and heritage sites.
Using TeleTales free audio guides, you can
use your cell phone to connect to a short story
about the location as you visit each site. Go to
mthoodterritory.com/teletales.jsp. Oregon City
(located at the end of the Oregon Trail) could
NorthwestMagazines.com be a starting point for a historic tour. Or take
an eclectic tour combining the charm of small
towns with big-city shopping at outlet malls.
Gather your own fruit and flowers at U-pick
farms. Spend the night at a national treasure—Timberline Lodge. It all awaits in Mt.
Hood Territory in the shadow of the state’s
highest mountain.
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TAKE A MT. HOOD TERRITORY ROADTRIP. FROM
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192 newly renovated rooms, 2 shopping malls with over
200 stores/restaurants. 15 minutes from downtown Portland.
Restaurant, lounge, free airport shuttle.
Clackamas (Portland South), I-205/Sunnyside Rd
800.492.8700 • www.MonarchHotel.cc
Jump, slide, swim or float at Oregon’s largest indoor wave
pool at North Clackamas Aquatic Park. The other Oregon
coast – where it’s summer year round!
7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie
Near Clackamas Town Center
503.557.SURF (7873) • www.PdxSurf.com
On the shores of the scenic Willamette River recreation area,
we feature riverview rooms with private balconies, full
service restaurant and lounge. Guided Steelhead and Sturgeon
fishing trips with nearby boat launch and public dock.
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SCENIC BYWAYS TO OUR MOUNTAIN’S SNOWY PEAK
OR EXPERIENCE THE COUNTRY PLEASURES OF OUR
WILLAMETTE VALLEY. THE TERRITORY IS FILLED WITH
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS,
SO COME MAKE SOME GREAT FAMILY MEMORIES. VISIT
OUR WEBSITE FOR A TRAVEL PLANNER OR ROADTRIP
LODGING SPECIALS.
Vacation Rentals in the Villages of Mt. Hood
From Spacious Lodges to Cozy Cabins.
Waterfront, Hot Tubs, Fireplaces, Pet Friendly
503.622.1142
www.MtHoodRent.com
One of the Great Lodges of America, Timberline Lodge
is where historic preservation, stewardship, world class
recreation and hospitality come together to provide an
unforgettable experience.
Mt. Hood
800.547.1406 • www.TimberlineLodge.com
We offer our guests some of the finest accommodations
on the mountain. We have 57 deluxe rooms, all with
microwaves and refrigerators. Complimentary continental
breakfast. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Close to Mt. Hood
recreational activities. Come up and smell the clean air!
Government Camp
800.443.7777 • www.MtHoodInn.com
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Your Luxury Basecamp on Mt. Hood
Visit the Northwest’s newest four-season resort. Relax in
the heated pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. Spacious new condos
include kitchen, fireplace, internet, concierge and free porch
to play shuttle. Just minutes to skiing.
Heart of Government Camp
1.877.684.3403
CollinsLakeResortVacations.com
America’s largest night
h ski
k area with 34 lighted runs, 65 day
runs, trails, 300 acres outback gladed terrain. Adventure Park
with sleigh rides, snow tubes, express tow, mini z snowmobiles
+ more. When the snow melts it turns into a Summer Action
Park featuring 20+ attractions where you’re in control.
We’re your recreation concierge specialist on Mt. Hood.
Take a bike, hike or kayak adventure with us, or ask our
experts for the best places to go on your own. Experience
our snowmobile, snowshoe or cross-country tours in
Winter. Stay in Government Camp near three ski areas
and unlimited recreation!
1.800.Skibowl
www.Skibowl.com
503.272.3062
www.MtHoodAdventure.com
Visit beautiful North Clackamas County
Festival fun for the entire family!
Call 503.654.7777
www.YourChamber.com
July
July
August
August
September
800.424.3002
WWW.MTHOODTERRITORY.COM
Happy Valley
Damascus Day in the Park
Chautauqua
Pickathon Roots Music
Celebrate Boring
www.SunriseCommunities.org
www.CelebrateMilwaukie.com
PHOTOGRAPHY TRAINING ON
OREGON GEOTOURS
Learn the art of photography, discover Oregon’s history,
and preserve the state’s ecosystem for years to come.
Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory is home
to many historical and heritage sites.
Look for the TeleTales signs and call
on your cell phone to hear a short story
with entertaining information about each
ch
location. You can also listen to TeleTaless
on our website.
1.503.999.4321
www.OregonPhotoSafaris.com
www.MtHoodTerritory.com/teletales.jsp
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Attractions
Government Camp
01 Mt. Hood Adventure All Season recreational tours & rentals 503-272-3062
mthoodadventure.com
02 Mt. Hood Adventure Park at SkiBowl 503-272-3206
Winter: Ski/Snowmobile/Snowshoe. Summer:Sky Chair/Hike/Bungee/Alpine Slide skibowl.com
Milwaukie
03 North Clackamas Aquatic Park 503-557-SURF (7873)
Indoor Swim Park: Big Surf Water play & climbing wall
7300 SE Harmony Road, 97222
pdxsurf.com
WEST LINN
Oregon Photo Safaris
503-999-4321
Int. Award Winning Photographer, Instructor & Guide. Photography
Training Oregon Geotourism OregonPhotoSafaris.com
Where to Stay
04 Monarch Hotel & Conference Center 800-492-8700
monarchhotel.com
Government Camp
05 Collins Lake Resort 800-234-6288
Chalets for sale or rent/Above Snow Line 800-443-7777 / 503-272-3205
Newer Motel/Spa Rooms mthoodinn.com
Historic Oregon City historicoregoncity.com
1726 Washington Street, Oregon City, 97045
503-657-9336
Oregon City
07 Best Western Rivershore Hotel
Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce
242 B Avenue, Lake Oswego, 97034
collinslakeresort.com
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503-636-3634
lake-oswego.com
503-655-7141/800-443-7777
Guestrooms overlook scenic Willamette River/On-site Restaurant/
Indoor Spa/outdoor pool. rivershorehotel.com
Molalla Area Chamber of Commerce 503-829-6941
105 E Main St., Ste 3, Molalla, 97038 molallachamber.com
Timberline
Mt. Hood Area Chamber of Commerce 503-622-3017
24403 E Welches Rd., Suite 103, Welches 97067
mthood.org
08 Timberline Lodge & Ski Resort
800-547-1406 (RES) 877-754-6734
(Snow Phone) Your Mountain. Year-round Skiing. Historic Lodge
timberlinelodge.com
Welches
09 All Season Property Management 866-622-1142
Finest Mt Hood Vacation Rentals: Cabins, Lodges, Hot Tub, and
FPLs.
Virtual Tours: mthoodrent.com
Visitor Information
Clackamas
I-205 at Sunnybrook/Sunnyside Road. 06 Mt Hood Inn Canby Area Chamber of Commerce 503-266-4600
191 SE Second Avenue, Canby, 97013 canbyareachamber.org
Estacada Chamber of Commerce
475 SE Main Street, Estacada, 97023
503-630-3483
estacadachamber.org
Government Camp, Mt. Hood’s Alpine Village mounthoodinfo.com 888-622-4822
Info on lodging, dining & 4 season rec.
10 North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce
7740 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie, 97222
yourchamber.com
503-654-7777
Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory 800-424-3002
Close to Portland...A World Away. Free travel planner.
mthoodterritory.com
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce
503-668-4006
38963 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, 97055 sandyoregonchamber.com
West Linn Chamber of Commerce
21420 Willamette Drive, West Linn, 97068 503-655-6744
westlinnchamber.com
Wilsonville Regional Visitors Information Center
29600 SW Park Place, Wilsonville, 97070
800-647-3843
wilsonvillechamber.org
Zigzag Ranger District
70220 E Hwy 26, Zigzag, OR 97049
503-622-3191
NorthwestMagazines.com
SE 172nd Ave
SE 162nd Ave
Sandy
SE Harmony
Escape
Canby
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Portland
Hood
River
In the charming town of Canby off Hwy
99, visit the Depot Museum, the oldest
remaining railroad station in Oregon. Many
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of the surrounding farms in this bountiful
197fruits and vegetables and Uarea offer U-pick
cut flowers from spring to fall.
Swan Island Dahlias has more than 40
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acres of brilliant flowers and is one of the
country’s largest
growers. Visitors should plan
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to visit from August through September when
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dahlias bloom.
The historic Canby Ferry runs daily on
the Willamette River. This is one of the last
operating car ferries on the Willamette and
a perfect ride to the fertile farms in the area.
The ferry is accessible from Hwy 99E or I–5
at exit 288.
Wilsonville
Portland
Wilsonville has earned the Tree City USA
designation.
Oregon Korean War Veterans
Memorial, located in Town Center Park,
is a sweeping expanse of Carnelian granite
containing the names of Oregon servicemen
killed in the Korean War.
Oregon City
On I­–5 north of Wilsonville is the junction with I–205, which skirts around the east
side of Portland. Several communities can be
accessed from this route, including the former
capital of the Oregon Territory, Oregon City.
Explore the history of the Pacific Northwest
in a city that has preserved the American pioneers’ struggle to settle the West.
The End of the Oregon Trail
Interpretive Center is a unique structure of
wagon-shaped buildings that house theaters
and an exhibit hall with scheduled programs
and activities depicting the area’s early history.
The center is a great starting point for visiting the city’s historical sites: the Museum of
the Oregon Territory and the house of John
McLoughlin, Father of Oregon.
For more history about the area, visit the
Stevens–Crawford House, which was built
in the early 1900s and is decorated in authentic period furnishings.
The Ermatinger House and Living
History Museum, open for tours on weekends, was the home of Francis Ermatinger, a
representative of the Hudson’s Bay Company
who built the house for his family in the
1840s. It was the first frame house in town.
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Just 35 miles from Portland
The town of Milwaukie is in north
Clackamas County on the Willamette River
and near both the Clackamas and Columbia
rivers, so water recreation is popular for most
of the year.
The Milwaukie Historical Mural depicts
the history of the area between 1800 and
2000. The four large panels of the mural can
be seen on Adams Street.
Sandy
Sandy is the gateway to Mount Hood recreation along Hwy 26.
Don’t miss stunning views of Mount
Hood and the Sandy River from the Jonsrud
Viewpoint along the path of the historic
Barlow Road portion of the Oregon Trail.
Boring
Boring is also in Clackamas County,
between Sandy and Gresham along Hwy 26.
The town is home to the Pacific Northwest
training center of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Springwater Corridor is a 17-mile paved
trail made from a former railway that now serves
as a hike/bike trail from southeast Portland to
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Boring. The trail connects with many other
trails around Portland and the Gorge.
Villages of Mt. Hood
From Portland, visitors travel Hwy 26 east
to Mt. Hood. The route passes the mountain villages of Alder Creek, Brightwood,
Wemme, Welches, Zigzag, Rhododendron,
and Government Camp. These are the best
bets for finding accommodations, restaurants,
galleries, shops, and visitor services on the way
to and from the mountain.
Government Camp is a gateway to several
major ski resorts and also hosts a small resort
that is a good spot for beginning skiers.
At Timberline Lodge and Ski Area,
the Palmer Express high-speed quad whisks
skiers to the 8,540-foot level of Mt. Hood’s
south face.
Mt. Hood National Forest offers campgrounds, lakes, rivers, and trails. Summertime
visitors come for hiking, biking, fishing,
camping, and climbing. More than two dozen
SnoParks around Mt. Hood and off of Hwy
26 attract winter crowds. •
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