The Rhododendron Inn

The Rhododendron Inn: A Lost Landmark of Mount Hood In the early days of travel on the south side of Mount Hood, weary travelers relied on roadhouses and inns for a bed and a meal as they made their way up the old road to the mountain. The roads were rough, and automobiles were slow. … Continue reading The Rhododendron Inn

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.

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.

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The Rhododendron Inn

Norma’s Bean Pot Wemme Oregon

The Ivy Bear at Alder Creek