West Linn, OR, part of Oregon's Mt Hood Territory

KATU News celebrates Oregon Wine Month at Pete's Mountain Vineyard

It's no surprise that people love to celebrate Oregon Wine Month. Our state boasts some truly amazing wineries, not to mention Wine Spectator's Wine Region of the Year in 2016, making it a prime plac...

Wine bottle and 3 glasses of rose' and an Oregon Mt. Hood Territory stainless wine glass with Oregon Wine Month table tent.

Farmers' markets offer a taste of Oregon's Bounty

There's something special about food purchased from a Farmers' Market. You'll never find something quite so fresh, and you can all but taste the passion from the local farmer who nurtured...

Shoppers wander umbrella and canopy covered booths of flowers and produce as farmer's market lamp post banners hang above.

Willamette Ale House a fun new option in West Linn

Oregon is known for its maker culture and small, family owned businesses. Willamette Ale and Cider House in historic downtown West Linn exemplifies this cultural reality to a tee. When you firs...

Large glass of dark beer and a glass of golden cider, libations served at Willamette Ale & Cider House

Adventuring with Friends in Mt. Hood Territory

Grab your friends and paddle, yoga or hike your way through Mt. Hood Territory while still leaving time for some delicious craft beverages. So that takes it from a trifecta to a superfecta, right? Wh...

Six helmeted whitewater rafters and their guide lift their paddles as their blue raft floats through the river's ripples.

A Farm to Table Scene in the Willamette Valley

The foodie scene in Mt. Hood Territory has dramatically changed over the years and currently boasts some of my favorite farm to table style offerings. The Kitchen at Middleground Farms is a tru...

Guests at long outdoor table enjoy summer Dinner in the Field meal as they talk with winemaker of Pete's Mountain Vineyard

Getting healthy at Renew Juice Co

If you're anything like me you ended last year a few pounds heavier thanks to all the delicious holiday goodies. Don't feel bad, it's the time of year it's supposed to happen. Enjoy it! That said, if...

Circular photo of plastic To Go cup filled with a healthy, fresh green juice concoction from West Linn's renew Juice Co.

Resolving to put yourself first this year in Mt. Hood Territory

New Year's resolutions are a great way of setting a goal for positive change. Getting healthier by making smarter choices with what you eat, drink and your activity level is an incredibly popular res...

Woman in yoga attire leads a fluffy headed brown alpaca in a pasture to the alpaca yoga class in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory

Take to the new Heritage Trail

There's a lot of history here in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. We're the end of the Oregon Trail, we had the first newspaper west of the Rockies, first long-distance transmission of electricity, not t...

Historic Stevens-Crawford House in Oregon City with Mt. Hood Territory Heritage Trail signage for phone app tour.

Campbell Lane the newest winery on Pete's Mountain

Pete's Mountain in West Linn is becoming quite the little wine region as another tasting room is opening up in this up-and-coming area. Campbell Lane Winery has actually been in the wine industry...

Circular photo of glass of wine and bottle of Pinot Gris from Campbell Lane Winery on Pete's Mountain in West Linn

Angling for adventure in Mt. Hood Territory

Mt. Hood Territory is home to 20 of Oregon’s top 50 places to fish within a 60-minute drive from Portland. Lakes, rivers and streams team with salmon, steelhead, trout and small mouth bass. Use our...

Fisherman stadning in boat in river holds up his salmon catch.

Oregon's wine country named best in world

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory is a diverse landscape, ranging from stately Mt. Hood itself and includes part of Oregon Wine County. And according to Wine Enthusiast Magazine, the Willamette Valley is...

Two rows of vineyard grapevines cast shadows on the long stretch of dirt pathway between them.

5 Best Dog Parks in Mt Hood Territory

There is no reason to leave your best doggie friend at home when you go on vacation in Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory. In addition to dozens of dog friendly businesses, lodging properties, and hiking tra...

Young woman paddles her stand up paddleboard with her golden retriever along for the ride on the Willamette River

Embracing the hygge lifestyle in Mt Hood Territory

As the temperatures drop and the snow falls, some of us automatically burrow into a comfy spot, grab a mug of hot cocoa and cocoon away while watching the winter beauty happen...through the window. T...

Family gathering at Forrest Lodge in the great room with its stone fireplace and massive windows with views of the forest.

See Willamette Falls up close

Next to Mt. Hood, Willamette Falls is probably the most iconic and photographed location in all of Mt. Hood Territory. The sheer power of the falls combined with their scenic beauty and important rol...

Water flows over Willamette Falls on the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn.

U-Pick: Get to the Source

Confession, I love hummus. On Wednesday’s in East Portland, I would go to King’s Harvest and get 2-for-1 hummus and would stock up for the week. Total cost? About 1/4 of what you would pa...

Cupped hands holding freshly picked blueberries

Newest winery opens in Mt. Hood Territory

As Oregon's reputation for creating world-class wines continues to grow, so does the number of wineries throughout the state. That's true about Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory as well, as yet...

Tumwater Vineyard's trout poind and 2-story rustic and open Barrel House Tasting Room which was modeled after an old barn.

A world in bloom at Rogerson Clematis Garden

Photo courtesy RogersonClematisCollection.org Imagine a beautiful garden, filled with numerous types of blooming clematis. Or, better yet, just go to the Rogerson Clematis Garden in West Linn, and exp...

Single dark purple clematis bloom at the Rogerson Clematis Garden at Luscher Farm in Lake Oswego.


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