About the Author

Jon Bell

Jon Bell is an Oregon writer and author of the book, On Mount Hood: A Biography or Oregon’s Perilous Peak. He writes about the outdoors, travel, business, the environment and many other ares from his home in Lake Oswego, where he lives with his wife, two children and black Lab.

6 Snowy Trails in Eastern Oregon

January 18, 2017
From the granite wonders, the Wallowa Mountains, to the dreamy flakes that fall around Anthony Lakes, Eastern Oregon is packed with places to explore when the ground is white. Here are six favorites for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. More
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Eastern Oregon , Pendleton , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas , Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing , Outdoor Recreation , Snow Sports ,

Cosmic Tubing and More Snowy Fun at Mt. Hood

January 4, 2017
Known for skiing and snowboarding, Mt. Hood Skibowl is is also a hot spot for another family fun adventure: cosmic tubing, which turns the hill into a sort of icy dance floor lit up by 600,000 LED lights, black lights, lasers and more. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Government Camp , Amusement Parks , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas , Sporting Events , Attractions , Events , Snow Sports ,

Oregon Winter 101

November 19, 2015
When the days grow shorter and the rain and snow set in, there’s a natural inclination to bundle up, light the fire and enjoy the world from inside. But to truly experience winter in Oregon, you need to fight the urge to hibernate and get outside. Sure, Oregon offers opportunities for outdoor fun all year… More
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Overnight at Mt. Hood’s Paradise Park

February 19, 2015
I’ve traipsed all over Mt. Hood — past Burnt Lake and up to Zigzag Mountain, over to McNeil Point, nearly to the top of Barrett Spur, out to Owl Point, through Elk Meadows and up Gnarl Ridge. I’ve been to the summit four times, circled around the entire beauty twice on the 41-mile Timberline Trail, snowshoed to Cloud Cap, skied White River and paddled around Lost Lake. And yet I’ve never spent the night here, never pitched the tent among the wildflowers, burbling streams and... More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Timberline Lodge , Favorite Trips , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Camping , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Hiking & Backpacking , Attractions ,