Your Travel & Tourism Resource | Oregon's Scenic Mt Hood Territory

DIVERSE GEOGRAPHY. INSPIRING EXPERIENCES.

Urban kayaking, rural bike rides, scenic valley wineries, and awe-inspiring mountain hikes are just a few examples of the many things to do in The Territory. Make your visit even better with a stay in a rustic cabin or stylish hotels next to some amazing tax free shopping. It’s all here.

TERRITORY COMMUNITIES

URBAN

From thriving local arts communities to the West Coast’s best single-malt scotch list, our urban scene has it all. Don’t forget the abundance of Oregon history celebrated in museums and murals, as well as historic streets filled with tempting tax-free shopping.

TERRITORY COMMUNITIES

VALLEY

Wander the fertile Willamette Valley farms where homegrown specialties, like ripe berries and giant dahlias, fill your belly and soul. Our many award-winning wineries will give you no choice but to stay and relax awhile.

TERRITORY COMMUNITIES

Canby | Molalla | Wilsonville

MOUNTAIN

The 11,245-foot snowy peak of Mt. Hood caters to mountain sports enthusiasts and breathtaking view lovers alike. Explore the Mt. Hood National Forest, bike along epic mountain trails and scenic bikeways, and enjoy the rush of the Clackamas River corridor.

TERRITORY COMMUNITIES

Estacada | Government Camp | Sandy | Villages of Mt. Hood

Three bicyclists cross bridge over the Molalla River with its heavily wooded riverbanks

TERRITORY COMMUNITIES

TRIP IDEAS

Tulip Festival Extended

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival has extended their 2019 event to May 5....

Red Hammer Forge

For our fifth episode of our newly launched podcast, Territory Tales, we had a conversation with Bob Denman, previous owner of Red Pig Garden Tools and new owner of Red Hammer Forge. He recently sold...

With sparks flying, Bob Denman grinds a new garden tool at Red Pig Tools in Boring, Oregon, in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory.

May is Wine Month in Mt. Hood Territory

May is a wonderful time for wine lovers in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, as it has been designated as Oregon Wine Month. There are a plethora of special wine related events happening throughout the mo...

Wooden posts at ends of rows of grape vines at Pete's Mountain Vineyard with snow-covered Mt. Hood in distance across valley

Tulip Festival Signals Spring

35th Annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, March 23 - April 29, 2019 The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival signals the arrival of spring in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. I know because my news feed fills up wit...

Field of multicolor tulips with blue & white windmill against an approaching storm dark sky at Wood Shoe Tulip Festival

Activity Guide Inspires Adventure Along The Oregon Trail

Teaching young kids the significance of our nation's history, like the Oregon Trail journey from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon, is part of most 4th grade teachers' curriculum....

10 Family Activities to Enjoy in Mt. Hood Territory

Mt. Hood Territory has an array of fun activities excellent for family bonding and to recharge those batteries. It's the perfect trip to take over spring break to ensure an action-packed adventure or...

Family hiking little zigzag falls in Oregon's Mount Hood Territory

The Ultimate Experience at Mt. Hood Resort

On your drive up to Mt. Hood you'll pass through a town called Welches and see a sign for Mt. Hood Oregon Resort with it's descriptor being "Mt. Hood's best kept secret." This couldn't be more true....

Two massage beds await a couple for a relaxing outdoor evening massage at The Spa at Mt. Hood Oregon Resort in Welches

Reasons to Road Trip to Mt. Hood Territory

#NationalRoadTripDay inspired us to compile the best reasons to add Mt. Hood Territory to your list of places to visit for your next road trip. Seeing the iconic Mt. Hood up-close is a site to behold...

Circular photo of snow-covered Mt. Hood with low cloud bank over foothills as seen from Trillium Lake

12 Reasons to Plan For Vacation in Mt Hood Territory

In 2017, there were 705 million vacation days that went unused by America's workforce and the U.S. Travel Association thinks workers could use a rest and should be utilizing their paid-time-off to do...

Wine your way through Mt. Hood Territory

Wine country has become synonymous with Oregon and we celebrate that relationship every May with Oregon Wine Month. Many of these Oregon wineries call Mt. Hood Territory home as the fertile soils of...

Wines from vineyards in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory and Mt. Hood Territory stainless wine glass with Mt. Hood in background.

Heritage Trail App marks Oregon Trail's 175th Anniversary

This year marks the 175th anniversary of the Oregon Trail and the more than 400,000 people who embarked on the month's long journey to make Oregon their home, and the newest addition to the Mt. Hood...

Mt. Hood Territory Heritage Trail and 175th Commemoration of the Oregon Trail apps on iPhone

Mt Hood Territory Tap Trail Guides You on a Craft Drink Journey

Oregon has become renowned for its makers culture, and Mt. Hood Territory has been at the forefront of this wave. In the past few years we’ve gone from having a small handful of breweries to well mo...