A Conversation at the Brightwood Tavern, 2009 Bob Gambell Tells It Like It Was, Preserved in His Own Words In 2009, I sat down for an interview with Bob Gambell at the Brightwood Tavern. Bob was a longtime resident of our mountain community, and he had lived a full, eventful life. In this interview with … Continue reading Bob Gambell Interview – A Brightwood Life Remembered
In the early 20th century, long before travelers zipped up Highway 26 to the ski lifts and resorts of Mount Hood, the trip to the mountain was rugged and uncertain. The road, built on the bones of the old Barlow Trail, was steep, narrow, and either muddy or dusty depending on the season.
Late in the season, around midnight on October 13, 1952, trouble began in the dry forests surrounding Mt. Hood.
The Historic Paths of Barlow Trail Road and Lolo Pass Road An Ancient Road Have you ever driven along Barlow Trail Road or Lolo Pass Road and wondered about their origins? These quiet, winding roads are more than just modern routes—they are living pieces of history. Long before cars or bicycles rolled over them, these … Continue reading The Modern Barlow Trail Road
The Brightwood Museum and Novelty Shop. Many locals who remember this place in its heyday still call this the Snake Pit. In its lifetime it was several things, including a home.
