| Photo of the Week |
 Heidi, along with her cousin, Bruno, carry on the tradition of St. Bernards
at Timberline Lodge since the national historic monument was dedicated
in 1937 by President Roosevelt.
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| Road Trip |
Mt. Hood National Forest
 I'm holding up in Mt. Hood Territory - exploring, reflecting, breathing. The mountain air enlivens the senses, invites possibilities. The nearest thoroughfare to my cabin is a river, and my closest neighbor is an elk. And I have a hot tub and WiFi. Such are the makings for a perfect escape.
My base camp for two nights is the Riverwood Hideaway, a vacation rental smack dab on the Sandy River. I hear it now, even as I write this, lulling me into a quiet dream world. But when the morning comes, and light fills the valley, and the mist lifts from the land, the river will be taking quite another tone, asking, So, what are you going to do with your wild and wonderful day? READ MORE
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| Featured Event |
Chairway to Heaven
February 14
Mt. Hood Meadows  Speed dating on the Blue chairlift at Mt. Hood Meadows on Valentine's Day. There will be two "singles" lines: one for women and one for men. In total randomness (which is an awesome way to start a relationship) the singles will be paired up on the Blue chairlift for a nine-minute ride to the top. The couple can decide if they want to take some runs together, go off to another chair lift, or split up and take another shot at a speed date. READ MORE Post your own event/s on the Oregon Lakes & Rivers website. It's free!
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| Featured Gear |
One second I was walking along looking at the scenery, and the next I was staring up at the trees with a bruise growing on my derriere. This is because I went on a stroll in the snow without proper traction on my feet.
Lesson learned!
The best solution I've found to this dastardly situation comes from YakTrax - simple, brilliant technology that helps keep you upright and gives you confidence on snow and ice. At first glance I was reminded of coils from the insides of an old radio or something. Those - combined with some rubber and a little ingenuity - create a unique traction contraption.
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| Featured Lodging |
Columbia Cliff Villas
50% off Lodging Offer: Exclusive to Oregon Lakes & Rivers website
Get a $500 Value for only $249!
 Columbia Cliff Villas is right next door to the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. They share views of the Columbia River Gorge and lush gardens from a vantage point high atop a 208-foot waterfall that crashes into the Columbia River. Spacious villas combine old-world boutique hotel charm and craftsmanship with beautiful new design features, exquisite furnishings, granite countertops in gourmet kitchens & much more. BUY NOW/READ MORE
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