5 Things to Do in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Area

First of all, happy birthday to our Mt. Hood Tiny House Village which are turning 10 this year! Book a tiny house stay and explore this amazing area of Oregon, considered one of America’s best outdoor playgrounds, and help celebrate our tinies as well as experience some of the best things to do in the area, which include:  

  1. Hood Country Fruit Loop: What a better time to explore this 35-mile agricultural loop that winds through farm stands, orchards, wineries and u-pick locations than summertime. Want some cherries – stop at Hood River Cherry Company. If you’re interested in a cider flight at an historic 1908 Dutch Colonial farmhouse, don’t miss The Gorge White House. Love lavender? There are several lavender farms on the route, including Hood River Lavender Farms. For a spectacular view, check out Panorama Point County Park with views of Mt. Hood. Visit hoodriverfruitloop.com for details.  
  1. Trillium Lake: Speaking of Mt. Hood, a visit to Trillium Lake is the best place to get views, and spectacular pics, of Mt. Hood. Plus, you can kayak, paddleboard, fish for trout, bike ride the 2-mile Loop Trail and just marvel at the reflection of the mountain on the lake’s surface – now that’s a perfect picture! 
  1. The Flowers: Look up when you’re here and you’ll see an amazing view of Mt. Hood! Look around when you’re here and you will see flowers, flowers, and more flowers. Mid-July through August is wildflower season and some of the best can be seen in the Mirror Lake Loop hike in Mt. Hood National Forest while the Umbrella Falls Loop at Mt. Hood Meadows promises wildflowers and waterfalls! Visit the historic Timberline Lodge and make note of the beautiful meadows surrounding the area that contain a plethora of wildflowers including lupine, paintbrush, spreading phlox and monkeyflower. Come August, sunflowers abound and one of the best places take pics among them are Packer Orchards (packerorchards.com).  
  1. Shut Your Mouth!: We’re not being rude, we’re just telling you that when you visit Silent Rock, which is located on Highway 26, you have to be absolutely silent. Legend has it that to avoid misfortune in the mountains, you must maintain silence when near Silent Rock. That means turning off the radio, silencing your cell phones, and piping down. Whether you believe it or not, silence sometimes can be golden. Silent Rock is located between the villages of Rhododendron and Government Camp. 
  1. Something Different: Yes, you can hike, bike, swim, fish and canoe and more here, but have you considered these alternative activities to see the area: Hop aboard a two-person rail bike where you can pedal the rails while taking in the scenery (mthoodrr.com/railbikes) ;or the unique and thrilling ways to view from above at the Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl which includes the Tree Top Bridge Tour or an exhilarating zipline option. Check out skibowl.com for info. 

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