PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In the future, scaling the icy summit of Mt. Hood might not only take guts, gear and determination — it could also require a permit. The U.S. Forest Service and Mt Hood ...

There are few things that ruin a fantastic hike quicker than an extra-long drive to the trailhead, particularly when you’re traveling with children. Even when it’s a stunning hike, and even when it’s ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Boulder Fire, a wildfire burning in a steep, heavily forested area of the Mount Hood National Forest, has grown to more than 60 acres. The U.S. Forest Service’s Mount Hood ...

SANDY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A new wildfire that broke out southeast of Mt. Hood on Saturday afternoon has burned over 60 acres in a steep, heavily forested area, prompting the evacuation of several ...

This story originally appeared on Underscore Native News. In the shadow of Mt. Hood on the weekend of Aug. 8 to 10, a group of tents formed a circle underneath the towering trees of the Mt. Hood ...

The U.S. Forest Service has shut down Bagby Hot Springs, a campground and multiple trails and forest service roads in the Mt. Hood National Forest due to the Sandstone fire, burning near Thunder ...

A wildfire that ignited Saturday southeast of Mount Hood grew to 160 acres and has closed multiple campgrounds near Boulder Lake, fire officials said Monday. The Boulder Fire is one of a handful of ...

Stunning scenery, quiet waters and plenty of good amenities make Lost Lake a must-visit destination on the slopes of Mount Hood. The peaceful lake rests on the northwest side of Oregon’s tallest ...