For decades, travelers along U.S. Highway 26 in Oregon have been greeted by an unusual roadside landmark—the towering Ivy Bear at Alder Creek.
The Ivy Bear at Alder Creek
Category: Mt Hood Loop Highway
Remembering Joie Smith – Mount Hood Legend
Joie Smith was a legend on Mount Hood for 60 years. Her story will be told for years into the future. Joie was everything from an Olympic skier to a pilot to a tow company owner and operator. Smith, Joie Reid 85 June 17, 1928 – Mar. 29, 2014 A longtime Mt. Hood resident, Joie … Continue reading Remembering Joie Smith – Mount Hood Legend
The Town of Faubion
In 1907, William and Anna Faubion moved their family to the Mount Hood area from the Lents District of Portland.
Who Was E. Henry Wemme?
The Story Behind Wemme, Oregon Wemme, Oregon—a place with a peculiar name. Is it pronounced “Weemy” or “Wemmy”? And how did it get its name and who was E. Henry Wemme? Pronounced “Wemmy,” this small village often goes unnoticed as travelers speed along Highway 26. The four-lane road today gives little hint of how the … Continue reading Who Was E. Henry Wemme?
Battle Axe Inn, Government Camp, Oregon
The Battle Axe Inn, in Government Camp was for many years the hub for much of the activity on Mt. Hood’s South side. Many mountain rescues were headquartered from the old inn, as well as community gatherings and parties. Many a cold and tired skier found warmth and rest in front of its grand rock fireplace. … Continue reading Battle Axe Inn, Government Camp, Oregon