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 ...

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 ...

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 ...