From the publisher’s desk View from the mountain From the publisher’s desk By Benjamin SimpsonThe Mountain Times Summer is nearly here, and with it comes some exciting happenings on the mountain! On June 7th, we’ll be hosting our annual Women in Business photoshoot—a special feature that shines a light on the incredible women who lead, manage, and operate businesses in our community. If that sounds like you, reach out to Kaity at Kaity@mountaintimesoregon.com to reserve your

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times No summertime trip to the mountain is complete without topping it off with a savory treat from Canary Ice Cream shop. Customers will be clamoring for cones this season at the popular parlor tucked away inside the Hoodland Bazaar at the Plaza Shopping Center. Brothers and Canary Ice Cream co-owners Khalid and AJ Kamahwee, who opened almost a year and a half ago, are gearing up for their busy season by adding four new savory flavors to its menu.

By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times On a cold, rainy April morning, the forest along Barlow Trail Road was buzzing with activity. Portland General Electric (PGE) forestry crews teamed up with AntFarm, a local youth workforce development organization, to tackle an important job: wildfire prevention. Their mission? Remove three large cottonwood trees growing too close to high-voltage power lines – posing a serious fire risk – and give young workers a front-row view of what it t

By Danella Demary For the Mountain Times Little Zigzag Falls is an easy-to-find and even easier-to-walk trail that leads to one of our favorite underrated spots in Mount Hood National Forest. When thinking of the more popular trails on Mt. Hood, Ramona Falls, Mirror Lake and Timberline Trail all come to mind. These options offer a big payoff with some of the area’s breathtaking features, but they aren’t without the accompanying hike to match. What we have found after living i

By Ty Walker The Mountain Times Benjamin Hill credits a friend for sparking his interest in firefighting. During their snowboarding trips together to Mount Hood, his friend would regale him with stories about his firefighting days in Utah. His friend, now retired, would say how exciting and rewarding the job was. His friend’s colorful adventures got Hill to think about pursuing a career as a firefighter himself. So on one of his trips to Mount Hood last fall, he made a stop a