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This area provides space for winter recreation launching points. Cross country skiing and other winter activities can be accessed from this location. Space for 10 cars. Trailhead board with map. More

Located in the heart of Government Camp, just minutes away from three ski areas, the resort encompasses 28 acres with private nature trails right out your back door and just minutes away from refreshing waterfalls and lakes. Your stay at the Chalets or Grand Lodges at Collins Lake Resort includes exclusive use of the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and clubhouse. Collins Lake Resort guests also receive VIP discounts for shopping and dining within the area. More

For decades, The Ratskeller has been the heart of Government Camp–casual and comfortable, with a come-as-you-are attitude. <br> The best pizzas on the mountain are a huge draw. Bring the kids and sit on the family side of the restaurant or join your adult friends on the bar side, in cozy booths or comfy chairs. More

The ultimate outdoor recreation outfitter, rental and information specialists on Mt. Hood. We give our insights (and outsights!) on all that we do to play (and be safe) on Mt. Hood. More

If it’s Charlie’s Original Mountain Cheese Burger for lunch, Waffle Fries for a snack, or Prime Rib and Ceasar salad for dinner, we have what your tummy is grumbling for after a long hard day on the slopes. Our impecable menu is classic ski town cuisine using only the freshest produce and top-dollar meats. Our beer and wine list is extensive and includes locally brewed ales and lagers not available most places. Our most popular drinks range from hot coffee and hot cocoa mixes to... More

Hurricane Racing, located Government Camp, provides bike rentals, classes, and retail sales. More

Mt. Hood Adventure, located in Government Camp near Ski Bowl, offers bike rentals (and more) and tours. More

Mt. Hood Adventure, located in Government Camp near Ski Bowl, offers bike rentals (and more) and tours. More

I have enjoyed craft beer for many years. And over the years, I have come to discover that my favorite kind of beer is stout. I’ll include porters in this category, too, as the differences between porters and stouts are not always easily defined and, in fact, many experts actually classify stout as a type of porter. More

The glacier-caked summit of Oregon’s highest peak creates a dramatic centerpiece for this 100-mile/161-kilometer route that skirts the mountain through fruit valleys and thick fir forest. More

Whether it’s glorious trails for trekking, cozy nooks for relaxing or charming downtowns for dining, here’s where to head for some classic Oregon romance. More

Located at the 4,000-foot level of the majestic Mt. Hood’s southernmost slopes, Government Camp has stayed true to its roots while serving as a recreation destination for visitors since being settled in the early 1900s. New developments have revitalized the quaint mountain community into much more than your average ski town. A Bavarian-style, pedestrian-friendly downtown offers ski shops, a brewery and comfortable accommodations which attract visitors year-round. More

Three days, three ski resorts, an embarrassing richness of powder and vert all to ourselves midweek — it just doesn’t get better than this. More

Chef Jason Stoller Smith cooks a mean steak. His secret? He doesn’t do anything fancy. “It’s simple salt and pepper on the grill and charred,” says Smith, who oversees the seven restaurants at Timberline Lodge, the iconic visitor lodge perched 6,000 feet atop the slope of Mt. Hood. “After eating the first bite, there’s a… More

Most folks are fortunate to be able to explore the Oregon outdoors anytime they wish, but what if your reality is that an outdoor escape a million miles away? Recently, I went on a getaway with folks who believe that there is no such thing as limitations and anyone – regardless of ability - gets… More

Going skiing up at Mt. Hood? Visiting Timberline Lodge or hiking at Mirror Lake? One block off of Highway 26 sits the town of Government Camp. Maryanne Hill moved there eighty years ago from Forest Grove. We met her at the house that sixty-plus years ago she helped build. Later, Maryanne joined us at The… More

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

When I first moved to Oregon my bucket list was overflowing and at the top of it was staying in a fire lookout. My first fire lookout experience happened just this past December at Fivemile Butte. After one night at Fivemile Butte I was officially hooked on lookout adventures. I knew there were many more nights in the sky to come. More

The graceful white cone of Mt. Hood beckons on Portland’s horizon, just an hour’s drive away. More

Winter is a magical season in Oregon, when much of the state slumbers beneath glistening powder, and the majestic mountains gleam like icy beacons. Skiers and snowboarders famously flock to the slopes of Mt. Hood as soon as the white stuff starts to fall, but winter fun doesn’t stop at the bottom of the hill. More

Cooleyes Few places effortlessly capture the holiday season as Timberline Lodge on the slopes of Mt. Hood. The historic lodge, built in 1937 by local craftspeople, features custom woodworking, masonry, wrought iron and textiles — resulting in a timeless atmosphere ideal for celebrating holiday traditions. At an elevation of 6,000-feet, the Timberline Ski Area surrounds the lodge. The wide-open, high-alpine terrain is accessible during the early season by two high-speed quads, which eventually succumb to the deep snowpack. But, while they’re open, this terrain is not... More

Don’t put away your skis and snowboards just yet. With Oregon’s varied climates, you can enjoy spring corn on the morning slopes and then bike, hike or paddle in the afternoon. Spring snowfall is a reminder from Old Man Winter that ski season ain’t over ’til it’s over. You just need to know where to go. Central Oregon… More

It may be summer in Oregon, but there’s still plenty of snow — so don’t stow the gear in the garage just yet. Every year between June 1 and Labor Day, skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels — juniors to Olympic athletes — head to Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood for sublime conditions on… More

Early morning – when air is cool and scenery quiet – Mt. Hood is a marvel! It’s my favorite time of day to get a jump start at a place that is filled with adventures. The first stop is Government Camp, one of many small villages that ring the Mt Hood region, and one that offers a… More

In early autumn, I ventured over to the less frequented north side of Mt. Hood for the weekend. Specifically, to the Cloud Cap Inn and Tilly Jane historic areas. This area is rich with historic buildings, alpine trails leading to the glaciers, a small meandering creek and incredible views of the valley below. On this excursion, the Cloud Cap Inn was the main destination for our group. More

At 11,245 feet, Mt. Hood is the highest point in Oregon — and a symbol of outdoor adventure for locals and visitors alike. More