By Danella Demary, For The Mountain Times Among the countless forested roads and scenic hiking trails of Mt. Hood Territory are the popular spots most locals recognize by name. We have the breathtaking mountain views at Trillium Lake, the well-trafficked trail at Ramona Falls, and the all-famous PCT sections through Mt. Hood National Forest. This area is overflowing with opportunities to get outside and is part of the call we all have to live and recreate in this area. I love

By Gary Randall, For The Mountain Times Now that 2024 has ended, I find myself reflecting on the year gone by and wondering where the time has gone. Each year, I look back on the highlights, which are often my photography forays. The photographs are more than just images; they serve as a tangible record of what I’ve experienced. These trips, of course, require me to travel to other places, and each journey makes me think about my home on The Mountain. There’s the obvious comf

By Lisa Kilder Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District For The Mountain Times Heavy rain on bare soil can wash soil into rivers and streams. If your land has been cleared or damaged by wildfire, it is even more at risk. Don’t let your land get carried away! There are ways to stop erosion and protect your forest. If you did not plant grass or other plants on bare ground last fall, you still have time to protect your land. Plan to seed bare areas in late March or early Apr

By MHCC Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) President Dr. Lisa Skari was honored with the Howard Cherry Award for community college administrator during the Howard Cherry Awards Banquet at the Oregon Community College Association’s (OCCA) Annual Conference on Nov. 7. The Howard Cherry Award, named after Dr. Howard Cherry — a passionate advocate for education and a founding member of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) — recognizes exceptional leaders who make a

By Pat Erdenberger, Hoodland CPO For The Mountain Times Happy New Year, everyone! By now most of you know that the goal of the Hoodland Community Planning Organization (HCPO) is to bring County information to our Hoodland community and have a voice back to the County. HCPO is interested in hearing from any individual or business to address concerns, issues, or to ask a question or two. We will hold meetings in January and February via Zoom online, the third Thursday of the mo