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We Tracked Down One Of Our Favorite Strains: Mount Hood Magic

In honor of our Hood Life issue, we talked to the grower of the insanely popular strain.

The Eagle Creek Fire Reminded Portlanders Just How Fragile Our Treasured Little Corner of the World Can Be

Welcome to Hood Life, a celebration of the adventures around Mt. Hood.

We Hiked the Reopened Timberline Trail That Circumnavigates Mount Hood. It’s a Beast.

The trail was blazed more than 80 years ago, but it never stays the same for long, as roaring glacial rapids frequently wash out portions of the trail, forcing hikers to scramble up dangerous and rocky terrain. Even after being reconnected at Eliot Creek, the trail still lacks sufficient markers, leaving hikers to guess whether or not they are on the right track.

Not Ready For a 40-Mile Hike? Try These Bite-Sized Chunks of the Timberline Trail

So you’re aching to experience the wonders of the Timberline Trail, but can’t take a week off work to backpack its full length? No problem, because a weekend traverse is totally doable if you’re willing to work in 20-mile days.

These 11 Portland Shops Can Outfit You for Your Mount Hood Adventures

This time of year, gear becomes crucial to enjoying the outdoors in Oregon.

Mount Hood’s Steiner Cabins Are One of Oregon’s Great Architectural Treasures—And You Can Rent One for the Weekend

Not only are the nearly century-old Steiners some of the oldest log cabins in the country still standing, they’re also some of the most distinctive. Their A-frames and straight, strong timbers are set off by doorways made with snow-bent trees and rockers made of tree roots—hardscrabble artistry made of mismatched parts.

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hood life

We Tracked Down One Of Our Favorite Strains: Mount Hood Magic

The Eagle Creek Fire Reminded Portlanders Just How Fragile Our Treasured Little Corner of the World Can Be

We Hiked the Reopened Timberline Trail That Circumnavigates Mount Hood. It’s a Beast.

Not Ready For a 40-Mile Hike? Try These Bite-Sized Chunks of the Timberline Trail

These 11 Portland Shops Can Outfit You for Your Mount Hood Adventures

Mount Hood’s Steiner Cabins Are One of Oregon’s Great Architectural Treasures—And You Can Rent One for the Weekend

Four Great Waterfall Hikes That Haven’t Been Affected by the Eagle Creek Fire

Petr Kakes Is a Legendary Character of Skibowl’s Warming Hut, One of the Most Unique Places in Oregon

The Eagle Creek Fire Is Terrible—But What Comes Next Is Both Natural and Beautiful

Here’s Where to Donate to Help Victims of the Eagle Creek Fire

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