Look Timberline has a great WPA lodge. Can be beautiful and the season is long. But here's why I…read moregive it one star. My son bought me a day pass for a birthday present. A very nice gift. I did not use it immediately. When I did attempt to use it Timberline would not accept it. I had all receipts and information. I had everything any reasonable vendor would issue on a purchase. Timberline simply refused. WTF?? Then, recently, right after I turned 65, I bought a day pass not recalling I was now eligible for a senior pass- $44 difference. Timberline would not credit the difference between the adult day pass and the senior day pass. So the heck with Timberline. Just another greedy ski resort. And now that we're talking a review, let me just add that Timberline offers the flattest terrain in the West. .

Well groomed trails for both snowboarding and skiing. Various levels for experienced and…read morenon-experienced. Not too crowded right now they received their first snow of the Season about a month ago. Rental options available if you don't have your own equipment.

I stayed here for about a week with my husband, and it was so peaceful. The cabin has everything…read moreyou need: a good movie collection, board games, books, excellent wifi, a full kitchen and laundry units, and the hot tub... There was really no reason to leave. If you're wanting a nice, quiet escape, I 100% recommend this stunning home.

My wife and I escaped up here mid week for a couple of days and had a great time! So close to I26…read morebut isolated enough that the only sound is of the nearby ZIgZag river. Well appointed, with all mod cons and plenty of space to spread out. Fantastic wood stove that although smallish blasted out the heat and kept us warm. Might be an idea to leave a light on overnight as being in the woods, it is DARK and you may trip. If you don't, make sure you familiarize yourself with the oddly placed light switches. Either way next time we are in the vicinity we are coming back to stay.

This is a nice small forest service campground. Unfortunately, everyone visiting the lake has to…read moredrive through the campground so it's a little busy feeling. The campground has one hand pump water station so bring a good sized container.

Very small lake and disappointing , only grass and nothing else around. It's dirty on one side and…read moreonly clear on the other side. I went on the afternoon and we can see the reflection in the lake, but it's not as clear as the image in Google

Not so great for our family. Let me list the ways. 1)the instructor we had was extremely yelly and…read moreintense. Not a jerk just not in tune with his kindergarten aged students in anyway. You can't just yell at a kid this age and expect them to make a pizza. You have to get on their wavelength and connect dude. $89 wasted. 2)we were all beginners. The one and only green trail was wayyyy to intense at the top for us newbies. The bunny slope was wayyyyyy to short to get anything going. It was nearly impossible to practice in under 50 feet of slope. You just can't get anything going enough to practice. The only other option is to take the chair lift up and hope you don't need to test your health insurance out 3) after prepaying for a few days of skiing and realizing day one this wasn't the place for us they refused refunds for the following days we weren't going to use. That's just kinda crappy. Not saying they're rip offs. But as a customer I feel Ripped off. The rental guy was nice. The lady at window taking down the rental info was kind of cold and scary. I wouldn't recommend this place. Oh and NO BATHROOMS. Just gross portapotties. it would be nice to have a place to wash your hands wouldn't it?

Cooper Spur is a great place for families to learn to ski…read more First, lets start with the price. For $400, you can get your *entire family* a season pass that is good for lift tickets *and* rentals. If you can commit to going 4, 5, or 6 times, that is a killer deal. Pencil out your alternatives, and you will definitely not find any less expensive options. You can use some of the money you save to get some ski school or individual instruction, which is well worth it. Consider it an investment in your families' future entertainment for years to come. The lodge is cozy but unpretentious and comfortable enough. Free wifi is handy, so you can send messages to family members (even if you don't get cell service on the mountain, at least they'll get the message when they get back into wifi). Food is just fine for what it is. The ski lift and runs are nice for beginners. They have a good rope tow to get started with, and then the ski lift isn't too difficult. They have a handful of runs ranging from beginner to intermediate. Even though the runs aren't long, the ski lift doesn't get too busy. Parking can be a problem, and sometimes you need to ride a shuttle up from the lot down by the resort (about 1 mile away). Also the rental center can be very busy, and a line can form that can take 30-45+ minutes to get through. Neither are a huge deal, but all things considered it is a good idea to arrive as early as possible to get good parking and avoid the rush. If you do have to wait, just practice some patience -- you'll get on the mountain eventually. They also have a very small tube hill (I haven't done this, but it looks pretty measly, so I wouldn't make a special trip up just for this) and options for nordic (cross-country skiing / snow-shoeing). If you get the family season pass deal, for another $40 you can add-on nordic rentals and access, which seems like a good deal if you'd like to have some variety. One other nice option is that, coming from Portland, you can take HW 26 (through Government Camp) or US 35 (though Hood River). It is good to have options, as traffic on 26 can back up on popular ski days. Also, there are lots of great restaurants in Hood River that can be enjoyed after a full day of skiing.

If you've never been to Mt. Hood Meadows, you're seriously missing one of the best parts of winter…read more For my family, it's more than just a ski trip -- it's a yearly tradition. We take the ski and snowboard bus every year, and it's easily the highlight of our season. There's nothing quite like a full day on the mountain together. The crisp mountain air, the stunning snowy views, and the excitement of that first run set the tone for an unforgettable day. From morning until the lifts close, it's nonstop fun and quality time we all look forward to. One of the things I love most about Mt. Hood Meadows is the variety of terrain. Whether you're just learning or have been skiing or snowboarding for years, there's something for everyone. My favorite has to be the Vista lift -- the ride up offers absolutely breathtaking views of Mt. Hood and the surrounding mountains. It's one of those moments where you just pause and take it all in. And the run down is just as incredible -- smooth, scenic, and so much fun. The real magic happens on those perfect "Blue Bird" days. Clear skies, bright sunshine, and fresh snow sparkling beneath you -- it doesn't get better than that. Those are the days that create lasting memories and keep us coming back year after year. Mt. Hood Meadows isn't just a ski resort to us -- it's where winter traditions are made and some of our favorite family memories begin.

I had an amazing time at Mt. Hood Meadows. Being from California, I took a trip to see one of my…read morebest friends who lives in Portland and we ended up taking a snowboard trip to Mt. Hood Meadows. The mountain was very open and scenic and I had a blast visiting! Even with it being a holiday weekend it didn't feel as busy as resorts I've been to in California. No complaints at all!

This is an interesting spot, especially to see the fish ladder. The day I was there I saw a ton of…read morelamprey swimming around, as well as a few steelheads and some smaller fish I couldn't identify. It's set up very nicely for tourists, and everything is well labeled. You can take yours, but I chose not to. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

Great post waterfalls hike. Washington side you'll be able to see the generators. Loved it.read more

What a brilliant view of Mt. Hood. We were going to go to Mirror Lake but decided to check this…read moreplace out first and are glad we did. We parked the car, walked over to the water and BOOM, the view is right there. No long hike or anything like that. Mission Accomplished! We stopped at the Zig Zag Ranger Station on the drive in and purchased a day pass for $5. It turned out to be a good move as they were charging $10 here. I'm still deciding what to do with my vast savings. There were lots of people kayaking and hiking and just hanging out. It's just a beautiful spot to be.

Place is a dump poorly run and a mess. Lake is really small and shoreline is muddy. The road is…read morefull of potholes. I wouldn't waste my time.

The Overlook, apart from the rest area is a rewarding view for road bikers to reach this vista…read more 180° panoramic beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. Primitive gravel parking for about 4 vehicles, no bathroom. An unofficial trail off the terrace side is a risk of your own choosing.

This is a great rest area located on the Oregon Trail, with the overview of the Columbia River…read more This is a great place to stop, if you are driving through Portland or the Dalles area of Oregon.