A Day in the Hood!
Mount Hood, in all its glory! Monday 11th, 2010 “We got it.” “Got what?” asked our editor, intimating for us to calm down. “The sun is shining in the great state of Oregon. Can you believe it?” we shouted with glee as we pointed to the window. “Let’s get going before the clouds move in. We have a tricky drive to get to the Hood.” Sloping Hood “What about work today? You don’t think you need to earn some rent and food money. Besides I’d like to get my haircut. Cash doesn’t grow on trees, you know.” We’ve heard that before. There are more trees in Oregon than anywhere. Makes you dream. “Why don’t we go check the trees—just in case.” We were desperate to visit Mount Hood, one of the real beauties along with Rainier and Adams. We left the wonderful motel in The Dalles, arriving an hour later without getting lost. However, it was not easy. We travelled through Mount Hood Forest and the first vehicle we saw during the latter period, stopped in the middle of the track as we approached ...