Mount Hood National Forest

Mount Hood National Forest, in Oregon, greeted me with tall pines, cool temperatures and a foggy mist. I was smiling from ear to ear the entire time.

Clackamas Wild and Scenic River - deep in a gorge, surrounded by rocky cliffs.
Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort - claimed to be one of the best locations in the Northwest for skiing and snowboarding.
Timberland Lodge - a National Historic Landmark, handcrafted in the 1930's and now open to the public as a ski resort with hotel and restaurant.
Timberline National Historic Trail - a 36.6 mile, near loop trail, inside the Mount Hood Wilderness.
Timothy Lake Recreation Area - The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the eastern side of Timothy Lake.