Oregon is famous for the ski slopes found around the state, and if you are planning a ski vacation, you should definitely consider Timberline Lodge, located near Mt. Hood in Oregon. There is quite a bit of history in the area, starting with the lodge that was built during the Great Depression by a master craftsman. The Timberline Lodge also has a bit of more recent history attached to it. Part of the movie, The Shining, was filmed here. Many … Continue reading →
Oregon is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, California, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada. It is well known for its tall, dense forests and its accessible, scenic Pacific coastline. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon’s northern and eastern boundaries respectively. Salem is the state’s third most populous city and the state capital, with Portland the most populous. Just twenty miles east of the city of Portland, Oregon, lie the 189,200 acres of designated wilderness known as the Mount Hood … Continue reading →
