Elijah “Lige” Coalman may not be a household name today, but among those who know the history of Mount Hood, he stands as one of its most enduring legends.
Elijah “Lige” Coalman – Mount Hood Legend
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Swim Resort Near Government Camp – Mount Hood History
In the 1920s, development around Mount Hood was on the rise. The construction of the Mount Hood Loop Highway opened the southern side of the mountain to auto tourism, making it possible to visit Government Camp year-round — at least in theory
The Summit House Fire Lookout: Life on The Top of Mount Hood
In the summer of 1915, the U.S. Forest Service launched a bold experiment: a seasonal fire lookout stationed at the summit of Mount Hood. Elijah “Lige” Coalman, a seasoned mountain man and Forest Service ranger, took on the task.
Summit The Cat on Mount Hood: A Feline Fire Lookout
At the very peak of Mount Hood once stood a fire lookout cabin — perched above the clouds and held together by grit, timber, and the legendary efforts of Elijah “Lige” Coalman. But in the summer of 1932, Summit the cat on Mount Hood became part of that story
Government Camp Bears: Mount Hood’s Forgotten Mascots
In the 1920s and ’30s, tourists came to Mount Hood for snow, scenery, and rustic lodging. But for a short time, they also came to see the Government Camp bears.