A familiar restaurant remembered on the way to and from Mount Hood was Norma’s Bean Pot at Wemme, Hwy 26, circa 1961 – 1974. Operated by Norma Fay Waldron-McKean (1907 – 1999). Contributed by Peter Bellant.
Norma’s Bean Pot Wemme Oregon
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Snowplow on Mt Hood Loop Highway
Snowplow on Mt Hood Loop Highway circa 1950-ish. The winters of 1949-1951 were big snow season’s on Mount Hood. This scene is most likely on the road to Timberline Lodge. Let’s Preserve the Old Mt. Hood Highway as a Trail, and Build 2 … Aug 18, 2015 … Parts of the long-abandoned Mt. Hood Loop … Continue reading Snowplow on Mt Hood Loop Highway
The Ivy Bear at Alder Creek
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.
Zigzag River near Rhododendron Oregon – 1948
Zigzag River on the Mt Hood Loop Highway near Rhododendron Oregon – April 17,1948
Battle Axe Inn, Government Camp, Oregon
For many years, the Battle Axe Inn in Government Camp stood as the heart of Mount Hood’s south side. It hosted search and rescue operations, community dances, and winter holiday celebrations. Skiers and travelers alike found comfort beside its massive stone fireplace after long, cold days in the snow.