Mount Hood on a nice sunny day. A hitchhiker on the way to Timberline Lodge. The rescue dog seems a bit on the lazy side. Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood. The entrance, see the snow still there in June? Hanhan waiting impatiently for John and I. Average snow depth? 21 feet! Four times her hieght!!! The beams were hand cut and fitted in the 1930s. The massive front door with the knocker. Cool carvings adorn the lodge. The dedication plaque. Mount Adams from Mount Hood. A perfectly shaped peak. Nice outdoor table, eh? A mosaic showing the wildlife here. Water fountain too. The top of Mount Hood has been obscured by clouds. Leaving the National Forest heading to the old highway. From the old highway to the falls. Looking at Vista House and the Columbia River. Enjoying a rare sunny day in the Portland area. Beginning of the Gorge area. Labels Portland & SeattlePacific Coast