Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree in the Villages of Mt Hood
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals 

Looking for the perfect Christmas Tree?  There are dozens of locations to find your Christmas Tree this year in East Clackamas County which is one of the top Christmas Tree growing areas in the country.  As you drive along Highway 26 or any of the scenic backroads you will discover Christmas Tree lots just around every bend and over every hill.  We have selected a few that are easy to access and right along the way to your Holiday Destination in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental.

Sandy Fire Department:

Driving east on Highway 26 from Sandy, Oregon to Welches, Oregon, a good Christmas Tree lot for picking up a tree is at the Sandy Fire Department on the corner of Bruns and Pioneer.  The Fire Department is about 1/2 way through town after you are driving on the one-way.  All sales benefit the Teen Explorer unit. Open daily, 3 – 7 PM. Trees are pre-cut and cost $20-25. 503-668-8093

Porter’s Nursery, 3.9 miles:

If you would like to get a live tree that can be planted in your yard after the Holidays, continue east on Highway 26 for 3.9  miles.  You will find Porter’s Nursery on the north side of the road.  Porter’s is a family run working nursery that specializes in evergreen trees.  The Porter family lives on site with gorgeous views of Mt Hood.  They sell Austrian Pines, Cypress, Blue Spruce as well as several other species.  Trees are 4 feet tall and above and sell for $25-45. Hours: Open most days, you will know if the gate is open. 503-668-8441.

Harrison’s Christmas Tree Farm, 5.4 miles:

Continue 1.5 miles past Porters to visit the Harrison Family who have been operating their Christmas Tree Farm for over 30 years.  Located on the north side of the road, his multi-generational enterprise specializes in Noble Firs.  They will cut them for you or you can cut your own.  The Harrisons also sell wreaths and other holiday decorations and items. Open daily 9 AM – dusk through December 23. 503-668-9769.

Alder Creek Farms, 8.4 miles:

Welches Mountain Building Supply, 15.8 miles:

If you want to wait until you get to the Villages of Mt Hood to purchase your tree, the Welches Mountain Building Supply has a beautiful selection of Grand, Douglas and Noble Firs between 4 feet and 8 feet tall.  Prices range from about $15-40.  They will have trees available through December 24.  Located 7.4 miles of Alder Creek Farms in Welches at the corner of Arrah Wanna Blvd and Highway 26 on the south side of the road. Open Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 6 PM, Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM, Christmas Eve, 8 AM – 3 PM. 503-622-3000.

Zigzag Ranger Station, 17.3 miles:

A couple of things to remember when selecting your Christmas Tree:

• Measure the space for both height and width where you plan on putting up your tree.  It is easy to select too large of tree when you are outside among all of the trees and the vast open sky.
• If you select a pre-cut tree, make sure it is fresh and green and not starting to dry out.
• Look at all sides of the tree; if one side is flat or more sparse it might be ok if that side is going to be against a wall anyway.
• Take your tree home and get it into water as soon as possible.

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Give the Gift of Time Well Spent This Holiday Season
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals | Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Holiday markets are abound and the end caps at stores are shimmering with paper and ribbons, but a new theme is also appearing in our holiday culture… and this one doesn’t come in a package. Articles about giving the Gift of Time this holiday season are popping up on Facebook and we couldn’t agree more. It’s time to take a small step back from our consumer culture and focus on the true spirit of the holidays – time well spent with family and friends.

Instead of wrapping up plastic toys that will be broken and tech that will only pull us further away from our family and friends, let’s wrap up an experience that we can share together. There may be less to unwrap but the memories you create will serve you for years to come. Here are some solid reasons to ditch the paper and plastic and head to Mt Hood, Oregon for a holiday vacation this year.

What Are We Actually Spending All This Money On?

Did you know that the average consumer expects to spend around $1,000 during the holiday season this year? That’s enough to cover lodging for 3-7 nights in the Villages of Mt Hood in Oregon! What’s more? Best-selling psychological author Oliver James said in an interview with the Telegraph that kids don’t even want or value an “extraordinary proportion” of the gifts they are given. Recent research also shows that fewer toys encourage more creative & imaginative play.

So why do we continue to buy, buy, buy every holiday season? We want our families to know we’re thinking about them and care about them. Instead of spending $1,000 on gifts and trying to fill up the holiday season with entertaining things for the family to do, why not stay in a Mt Hood cabin where entertainment will be right outside your door? Kids will eventually outgrow their holiday presents, but memories from a family vacation will stick with them forever.

Creating Opportunities to Play Together

Psychological author Oliver James goes on to explain that what children really crave is prolonged play experiences with their families… and what adult doesn’t love a good escape from reality? While adults and children both seek different experiences out of vacations there is one common interest – time well spent with each other. It seems like when we’re not wrapping presents we’re wrapped up in work or in our phone. It’s the little moments when we stop wrapping and stop scrolling that matter.

It’s tricking dad to come outside and starting a snowball fight, or getting enough of mom’s time for that second bedtime story. It’s sneaking a cookie before dinner and staying up late playing board games next to the wood burning fireplace. It’s ordering in pizza because you spent longer than expected at the ski hill, or starting cocktail hour just a wee bit early because you spent more time falling than skiing. Whatever your family dynamics, quality time with your loved ones is a truly special gift.

Will You Join Us?

Save yourself some shopping and stressing this year. Put the ribbons and paper down and let your family and friends know you’re opting for a different type of experience this year. Tell them you want to give them a gift that can never be erased… memories! Read more about giving the gift of travel or browse our Mt Hood vacation cabins and plan your holiday experience today.

There are available dates for this year’s holiday season. Do you have your holiday plans firmed up for this year? Reservations are now available for 2022. Booking early will give you lots of choices in vacation homes.

A Gift Certificate for a visit to a Mt Hood Vacation Rental is the ideal holiday gift, letting your loved ones choose their favorite vacation home and ideal dates for Creating Memories That Matter in their lives. Mt Hood Vacation Rentals’ Gift Certificates can be for any dollar amount and can specify your favorite vacation rental or you can let your giftee choose the perfect cabin, chalet or lodge for their vacation. We will prepare a full-color gift certificate that will be emailed to you in PDF format, so you can print it for a card insert or in a gift wrapped box. Call us at 888-424-9168 to get started.

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Celebrating the Holidays Apart but Together
Posted by Tiffany Quillan | Thursday, November 5, 2020

Statewide lockdowns led many of us to miss spring weddings, Easter gatherings and birthday celebrations with our loved ones earlier this year. It was a bummer, but it also made us feel hopeful that come winter this virus would be just a memory. Fast forward many months and travel has opened back up, but COVID has not gone away.

The holiday season is nearly here and many of us are left wondering how we can make this season feel special, even though we may not be able to gather with the whole family as we usually do. I’ve put a lot of thought into this question myself and have come up with some ways to make this winter holiday season special – even if it’s just my husband and I. If you’ve got ideas to add, please share the love on any social media channel with #HolidaysApartButTogether.

Celebrating Holidays Without Family

I guess “celebrating holidays without family” is a bit misleading, because distance doesn’t mean separate. Celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Hanukkah, the New Year (aren’t we all looking for 2020 to be over?) and everything in-between without family in the same room is certainly different – but we can still make it special.

Plan Your Holiday Meals Together

Food is the glue that holds holiday celebrations together. It doesn’t matter what you agree (or disagree) on at the dinner table when your favorite family recipe is being passed to you. So maybe mom can’t make your favorite dish for you this year – instead you both can make it and enjoy it together (but apart).

Planning to cook the exact same meal miles apart can be a special experience. You’ll get to share that secret ingredient you’ve been putting in your prized dish with your loved ones, and you’ll gain some appreciation for not having to cook the items your siblings handle each year. So give it a go – plan your holiday meals together, video chat throughout it and enjoy a good laugh at whoever’s pumpkin pie falls flat. Memories are made in the small moments, and cooking is one of them. Post your tasty meal pics with #HolidaysApartButTogether and encourage others to join in on the fun.

Make it Special for the Kiddos

How does that country song go? “Let them be little, cause they’re only that way for a while…“. And oh how true that is. This can be an especially anxious time for parents who want to ensure their kids have all those magic holiday memories they grew up having. So for the parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents out there – how can we make this memorable for the kiddos when the whole family isn’t gathered around them like they normally are? I don’t think we’ll find the answer in consumer culture. Toys will be tossed, clothes will be outgrown and fads will wear out. But what about an experience designed just for them that the whole family pitches in to create?

Do you remember when Make-A-Wish created a special Bat Kid experience for a very adorable young batman fan? Why not create a themed scavenger hunt or treasure hunt based on your kid’s favorite movie character? Parents can hide themed objects around the house and family members can video chat in with clues – costumes optional but highly recommended. Your grandson isn’t going to remember that you bought him another Lego set for the holidays that one year, but he will remember that you dressed up like a Ninja Turtle and led him on a virtual hunt to find his very own prize!

Throw a Virtual Family History Trivia Night

Video chatting is a great way to catch up – but it can feel difficult when you have a huge group of people online all trying to talk at once. Organizing a trivia game is a great way to ensure conversation flows smoothly and everyone gets a turn to talk. Cater the trivia questions to inside family jokes, memories from past holidays and important family history. You’ll have a blast reminiscing about the turkey that Aunt Jane burnt to a crisp, the unmentionable present that landed in the wrong hands and the special memories you share of great grandparents. Adults can pickup some eggnog and take a sip when they fumble on a question. Trivia Maker is a great option for an easy online trivia maker that you can share during a video call.

Escape to a Romantic Retreat

One of the best parts about seeing family on the holidays is traveling, especially as a couple or a family with children. I can recall so many road trips to grandma’s house – some of my most precious and priceless memories being the hilarity that ensues after spending hours in the car. There’s something about a change of scenery that helps you store memories in a special part of your heart. That magic is alive and well this year – and all you need to do is plan an escape to a romantic retreat for the holidays. Picture a snowy cabin in the woods at Mt Hood – complete with a cozy fireplace and gorgeous views. Holidays here will conjure up memories of hot cocoa, family game nights and snowball fights for years to come.

Find a Romantic Retreat

Enjoy Each Other’s Travels Virtually

Your choice to escape to a vacation cabin won’t prevent you from making memories with your brothers, sisters, parents or extended family either. Create all of those virtual activities you just read about and enjoy your mountain escape. Your family might also love a tour of your Mt Hood cabin. Just earlier this year I was disappointed that my aunts and uncles couldn’t attend my wedding-turned-elopement at a gorgeous vacation home… so my mom gave them all the virtual tour instead. Being able to see what your family is doing and experiencing through your own eyes in real time is a great way to keep the conversation going – and it feels more authentic then the edited version of ourselves that we so often post on social media.

Plan Your Mt Hood Getaway

We hope your holiday season is filled with magical moments and cheer no matter the location and with whomever you celebrate. We’ve got just what you’re looking for if a cozy cabin at Mt Hood sounds like it might make your holiday brighter. Browse our rentals today and start planning your holiday apart but together.

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Holiday Fun at Mt Hood (Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year’s Eve)
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals | Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Fun Activities and Events at Mt Hood for the Holidays

Whether you’re spending a few days in a Mt Hood Vacation Rental this holiday season or just visiting the Villages of Mt Hood for a few hours, there are a ton of activities for you to enjoy. From snow play to shopping, Christmas caroling, visiting Santa Claus and more, there is something for everyone in the family. From Thanksgiving through New Years Eve, here are some of our favorite things to do at Mt Hood during the holidays.

2019 Winter Holiday Events & Activities at Mt Hood

Events on Thursday, November 28th, 2019

Thanksgiving Dinner at Cooper Spur (1pm, 3pm & 5pm) – Just 12 miles North of Mt Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort offers an excellent Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings. Seatings are available at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead at 541-352-6692.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Timberline Lodge (1pm – 7pm) – Thanksgiving Dinner at Timberline Lodge is sure to please! A multi-course meal will be available from 1pm – 7pm in the Cascade Dining Room and Main Lobby Headhouse. They offer a huge menu, with options like Wild Pacific King Salmon, Cascade Natural Beef Prime Rib, Rubbed Turkey Breast and more. Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead at 503-272-3267. 

More Thanksgiving Dinners:

• Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at Mt Hood Oregon Resort (11am – 4pm) – Call 503-622-3101 for reservations
• Thanksgiving Dinner at The Shack – 15 TVs in house for the football lovers
• Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner at Camp Arrah Wanna (1pm – 4pm) – FREE Thanksgiving Dinner

Events on Friday, November 29th, 2019

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Cosmic Tubing Season Opener (5pm, 7:15pm & 9:30pm) – Take an innertube downhill to the tune of rocking music and colorful lights at the Cosmic Tubing Season Opener at the Mt Hood Skibowl. Reservations are recommended as this is a popular event. 

Events on Saturday, November 30th, 2019

Holiday Artisan Fair at Mt Hood Oregon Resort (9am – 6pm) – This Annual Event is a must! The local artisans of Mt Hood come together under one roof to offer jewelry, bath products, wines, knit goods and so much more. You can attend this free event in the Cascade Ballroom at the Mt Hood Oregon Resort.

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Sallies Trunk Sale (11am – 5pm) – Sallies Trunk Sale is the perfect place to pick up a unique gift for loved ones. Enjoy unique and handmade items from around the world like jewelry, clothing and textiles at the Zigzag Inn Cellar from 11am – 5pm. 

Cosmic Tubing Season Opener (5pm, 7:15pm & 9:30pm) – Take an innertube downhill to the tune of rocking music and colorful lights at the Cosmic Tubing Season Opener at the Mt Hood Skibowl. Reservations are recommended as this is a popular event. 

Oregon Civil War Game at The Shack – Don’t miss the Oregon Ducks versus the Oregon State Beavers on 15 TVs at The Shack. There will be a special food menu for the big game.

LIVE MUSIC! Lloyd Jones at Skyway Bar & Grill (9pm) – Live music at the Skyway Bar & Grill is always a treat. Enjoy Blues music from Lloyd Jones, who will have your soul hopping to his contemporary tunes.

Events on Sunday, December 1st, 2019

Holiday Artisan Fair at Mt Hood Oregon Resort (10am – 3pm) – This Annual Event is a must! The local artisans of Mt Hood come together under one roof to offer jewelry, bath products, wines, knit goods and so much more. You can attend this free event in the Cascade Ballroom at the Mt Hood Oregon Resort.

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Sallies Trunk Sale (11am – 5pm) – Sallies Trunk Sale is the perfect place to pick up a unique gift for loved ones. Enjoy unique and handmade items from around the world like jewelry, clothing and textiles at the Zigzag Inn Cellar from 11am – 5pm. 

Cosmic Tubing Season Opener (5pm, 7:15pm & 9:30pm) – Take an innertube downhill to the tune of rocking music and colorful lights at the Cosmic Tubing Season Opener at the Mt Hood Skibowl. Reservations are recommended as this is a popular event. 

Events on Friday, December 6th, 2019

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Sandy Ski Swap & Warren Miller Ski Movie (5pm – 10pm, Movie at 6pm) – Peruse a great selection of new and used snowsports equipment, join a silent auction and raffle, and catch Warren Miller’s “Timeless“. All proceeds benefit the Sandy High School Ski Team. 

Winter Friends Paint & Sip Night (6pm – 8pm) – Enjoy a cozy evening of painting wintery scenes and fireside cocktails at Mallard’s Pub. 

Events on Saturday, December 7th, 2019

Sandy Ski Swap & Warren Miller Ski Movie (10am – 7pm, Movie at 6pm) – Peruse a great selection of new and used snowsports equipment, join a silent auction and raffle, and catch Warren Miller’s “Timeless“. All proceeds benefit the Sandy High School Ski Team. 

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Geren’s Farm Store Pictures with Santa (11am – 2pm) – Come take pictures with Santa and enjoy face painting and balloon animals! Dogs are welcome at this event, and the admission is a suggested donation of 2 cans per person for Gerens food drive. Each group gets one free picture, with additional pictures just $1.

Lindsoe Clayworks Holiday Studio Sale (10am – 5pm) – Find the perfect hand-crafted holiday gifts made of hand-made pottery in Dulcie’s Mt Hood studio. 

Live Music! Winter Season Kickoff Party at Mt Hood Meadows (5pm – 8pm) – This family-friendly event will feature music from Junior on the Prowl, Double Mountain Brewery’s release of their Cascade Corduroy beer and much more. This free event takes place from 5pm – 8pm at the Vertical at Mt Hood Meadows. 

Events on Sunday, December 8th, 2019

Special Needs Santa Visit (8am – 10pm) – Santa comes to Geren’s Feed Store for a visit just for kids with special needs and sensory issues. There will be less crowds and no overhead music, so everyone can get a photo with Santa!

Breakfast With Santa at the Mt Hood Oregon Resort (9am – 11am) – Do more than just take a photo with Santa, eat breakfast with him!

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Hoodland Farmers’ Market (12pm – 8:30pm) – Find the perfect gifts for your loved ones at this holiday market.

Teacup Tea Party Cross Country Ski Day (10am) – Enjoy ski lessons, ski demos, soup, tea and cookies at the Teacup Tea Party Cross Country Ski Day! Season Pass holders get in free, or you can purchase a Day Pass to join. Bring cookies to share with everyone. 

Lindsoe Clayworks Holiday Studio Sale (10am – 5pm) – Find the perfect hand-crafted holiday gifts made of hand-made pottery in Dulcie’s Mt Hood studio. 

Events on Thursday, December 12th, 2019

Aaron Meyer Holiday Concert at the Ant Farm (6pm) – Enjoy Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyers at the Ant Farm! There will be a silent auction and desserts. Kids 18 and under are free and adults are $20. This event does sell out, so be sure to get tickets early.

Open Mic Night at the Skyway Bar & Grill where everyone has a chance to get up on the stage starting at 9pm. All ages welcome until 10pm.

Events on Friday, December 13th, 2019

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Christmas Tree Lighting at Timberline Lodge (6pm) – Kick off the holiday season with Timberline Lodge as they light their 30′ evergreen tree in the Main Lobby Headhouse! Afterwards, everyone is welcome to join in singing carols and decorating the tree.

Events on Friday, December 13th, 2019 through Saturday, January 4th, 2020

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides in Government Camp (10am – 4:30pm) – Get into the holiday spirit with a horse-drawn sleigh ride through Government Camp. Belgian horses pulling the sleigh will take you through town ending your 20-minute ride at the holiday lights of the village Christmas Tree! Reservations required.

Events on Saturday, December 14th, 2019

Winter Brewfest at Mt Hood Meadows (1pm – 5pm) – Try out the Northwest’s finest microbrews at the Winter Brew Fest. This event will be at the Vertical North and kids are welcome in the Vertical during the event.

LIVE MUSIC! The Strange Tones at Skyway Bar & Grill (9pm) – Live music at the Skyway Bar & Grill is always a treat. Enjoy blues, rock, surf and R&B fusion music from The Strange Tones at 9pm. 

Metal Head Christmas Party & Annual Winter Steelhead Clinic (9am – 4pm) – Calling all fly fishers! Enjoy 15% off everything in the store, free food, prizes, programs and demonstrations.

Christmas Tree Lighting in Government Camp (6pm) – Join Santa, Frosty, and Hoodland fire trucks at this very special tree lighting in Government Camp! There will be Christmas carols, donuts and hot cocoa.

Events on Thursday, December 19th, 2019

Open Mic Night at the Skyway Bar & Grill where everyone has a chance to get up on the stage starting at 9pm. All ages welcome until 10pm.

Events on Friday, December 20th, 2019

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

LIVE MUSIC! The Steelhead Stalkers at Skyway Bar & Grill (9pm) – Live music at the Skyway Bar & Grill is always a treat. Enjoy Jazz music from The Steelhead Stalkers at 9pm. 

Events on Saturday, December 21st, 2019

Nordic Opening Day Celebration at Mt Hood Meadows (11am) – Celebrate the opening of the Nordic Ski Season with a 5k skate race. Registration begins at 9am with races starting at 11am.

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Christmas Song Sing-a-Long (3-5pm) – Jil Heimensen with pianist Jim Heimensen leads a spirited Family Friendly Christmas Song Sing-a-Long at the Skyway Bar & Grill.

LIVE MUSIC! The Resolectrics at Skyway Bar & Grill (9pm) – Live music at the Skyway Bar & Grill is always a treat. Enjoy Rock & Soul music from The Resolectrics at 9pm. 

Events on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019

Breakfast with Santa at Mt Hood Meadows (8am & 9am) – Enjoy a fireside breakfast with Santa at The Vertical at Mt Hood Meadows. There will be a build your own waffle and yogurt bar.

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Christmas Song Sing-a-Long (3-5pm) – Jil Heimensen with pianist Jim Heimensen leads a spirited Family Friendly Christmas Song Sing-a-Long at the Skyway Bar & Grill.

Events on Tuesday, December 24th, 2019

Christmas Eve at Timberline Lodge – Welcome Santa, singing carols around the fireplace and enjoy a delicious Christmas Eve dinner at Timberline Lodge. Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead at 503-272-3267. 

Christmas Eve Karaoke (8pm) – Sing your favorite holiday songs in front of a crowd at the Skyway Bar & Grill. 

Events on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019

Christmas Dinner at Timberline Lodge – Enjoy a multi-course meal in the Cascade Dining Room at Timberline Lodge. Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead at 503-272-3267. 

Christmas Dinner at the Mt Hood Oregon Resort (2pm – 6pm) – Relax while the chefs at Mt Hood Oregon Resort serve up Christmas Dinner! For reservations, call 503-622-3101.

Events on Thursday, December 26th, 2019

Open Mic Night at the Skyway Bar & Grill where everyone has a chance to get up on the stage starting at 9pm. All ages welcome until 10pm.

Events on Friday, December 27th, 2019

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Events on Saturday, December 28th, 2019

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Vintage Ski Movie Outtakes (7pm – 9pm) – This family friendly event is a blast. Check out vintage ski movie outtakes at the Mt Hood Cultural Center and Museum. 

LIVE MUSIC! Billy D and the Hoodoos at Skyway Bar & Grill (9pm) – Live music at the Skyway Bar & Grill is always a treat. Enjoy Blues-Rock music from Billy D and the Hoodoos at 9pm. 

Events on Sunday, December 29th, 2019

Timberline Lodge Tours (11am, 1pm & 2pm) – Take a tour of the Historic Timberline Lodge with a US Forest Service Ranger! Admission is free and tours start at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Events on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019

Live Music! New Year’s Eve at Timberline Lodge – Enjoy a multi-course dinner, champagne toast, fireworks, favors and live music from Nobody’s Sweetheart. Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead at 503-272-3267.

Live Music! New Year’s Eve at Mt Hood Meadows (8:15pm – 12:15am)  – Get the whole package at the New Year’s Eve Celebration at Mt Hood Meadows! There will be dinner, dancing, fireworks, music and late night lifts.

Live Music! New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at Mt Hood Ski Bowl (8pm – 2am) – Don’t miss two spectacular fireworks display, live music from DJ Blair and DJ Casey, a torch light parade, cosmic tubing, multiple beer gardens, dance parties and much more.

Live Music! New Year’s Eve Party at The Skyway Bar & Grill (9:30pm) – New Year’s Eve for just a $5 cover? Get it at The Skyway Bar & Grill!

Lodging For Your 2019 Holiday Getaway to Mt Hood

Mt Hood is magical in the winter, and we’ve got the perfect cabin for you and yours to cozy up in during your stay. We offer over 30 carefully selected cabins throughout the Mt Hood area. Find a pet friendly rental so you can bring Fido, or choose a Government Camp Rental to be close to all the ski action.

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Cozy & Quick Comfort Food Dishes for Fall
Posted by Mt Hood Vacation Rentals | Thursday, August 29, 2019

Easy Versions of Favorite Fall Comfort Foods

1 lb ground beef

Saute onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for a couple of minutes (do not let the garlic turn brown). Add the marinara sauce and cook for 5 more minutes to meld the flavors.

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