mt hood

Mt. Hood located in northern Oregon overlooks the pacific northwest and has a wonderful distant view of Portland. The range has a rich history of native american tribes, like that of the Multnomah tribe that called this region home. It was also mapped by Lewis and Clark in 1805 and referred to The Dalles before it was renamed. The mountain feature is due to a potentially active volcano that has been considered dormant. Older lava flows and glacier movement have created river and lake features that carve out pristine mountain terrain. The mountain is host to climbing, skiing, hiking, and boating almost year round, that gives the landmark a distinctive quality. Lodging and camping is able to be found year round and is known for its vistas and scenery.