In July 1962, a decades-old mystery finally came to light deep in the forests near Mount Hood. For nearly 20 years, the wreckage of a World War II-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning remained hidden in the remote Bull Run watershed
Introducing Steven Mitchell Welches Oregon – Steven Overton Mitchell was one of the last of a generation who carved out their lives in the rugged foothills of Mount Hood. Known to most as “Steve,” he lived quietly and humbly in the mountains near Welches, Oregon, where he became a local legend for his endurance, independence, and devotion to the forested solitude he called home.
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.
Before paved highways and modern bridges crossed the Mount Hood corridor, the pioneers who settled this region faced rugged terrain, rough trails, and river fords. One of the most vivid accounts of those early days comes from Mrs. J.T. McIntyre, an early settler of the Welches area
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
