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The Infinity Loop Day Trips from Portland  Mt. Hood National Forest stretches from the Columbia River Gorge south some 60 miles and encompasses over a million acres of forested mountains, lakes and streams. Some of the most popular destinations include Timberline Lodge, Lost Lake, Trillium Lake, Timothy Lake, Rock Creek Reservoir and portions of the Old Oregon Trail, including Barlow Road.
The Infinity Loop, part of which spans 175 miles from Troutdale to The Dalles to Government Camp, and from Government Camp back to Troutdale. The route links together many fabulous explorations in a travel itinerary that can extend from a weekend to a lifetime. Read More. Are you an Oregon Road Tripper? Post your adventure here.
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Evening Under the Stars
Star Party at Timberline Lodge
July 9
 View the moon, Saturn, ancient star clusters, galaxies, dying stars, and the center of our Milky Way galaxy from an elevation of 6,000 feet on the southern slope of Mount Hood.
The U.S. Forest Service & Timberline will host a free Star Party at Historic Timberline Lodge. Program begins with an introduction in the Barlow Room inside Timberline Lodge followed by Star Gazing at the Salmon River Lot just east of the Lodge. Photo by Science Photo Library. Link to event website Post your own event/s on the Oregon Lakes & Rivers website. It's free!
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| Genuine Oregon |
Red, White and Green
8 Ways to Tread Softly on July 4
 Throw a little green into your red, white and blue this year by checking out eight ideas from Amanda Wills, managing editor of Earth911.com.
One of our favorites: Get outside! See how this idea helps lower your impact on the environment, by clicking here. "Genuine Oregon" is a new column from Oregon Lakes & Rivers that promotes green travel, cultural experiences and voluntourism.
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Featured Reading
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On Mt. HoodA Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak 
By Jon Bell On Mount Hood is a contemporary, first-person narrative biography of Oregon's greatest mountain, featuring stories full of adventure and tragedy, history and geology, people and places, trivia and lore. Sasquatch Books: $22.95.
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Featured Reading
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Day Trips From Portland 
By Kim Cooper Findling Your guide to hundreds of exciting things to do, see, and discover. This book is rich with tips on where to eat, shop and stop in dozens of cities within a two- to three-hour drive from Portland. Don't miss a thing, including world-class wineries, art galleries, historical sites, recreation destinations and restaurants. $14.95.
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Featured Factoid
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Storming Mt. Hood  Mt. Hood is the second most climbed mountain in the world, with an estimated 10,000 people attempting its summit every year. Elevation: 11,239 above sea level. The first most climbed? Mt. Fuji in Japan. Fuji - at 12,388 feet - beckons 200,000 clmbers each year.
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