Hi I'm John Williams. You Know Mr. Webster defines recreation as refreshing play.
Around here, we just call it Mount Hood! Outdoor fun, all year long.
Welcome to another Accessible Adventure In The Pacific Northwest.
This time, we'll explore recreation in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
On this winter day, we caught up with the Washington State School for the Blind of Vancouver, Washington
on a cross country ski at Tea Cup Sno Park, along highway 35.
And of course, snow riding from beginner to professional,
there's skiing for people of all abilities here.
Or go exploring on a snow mobile!
Check the Mt Hood National Forest website for designated areas.
When the snow melts and spring and summer arrive, Mt. Hood offers camping, fishing,
boating, hiking and lot's more....
There are dozens of crystal mountain lakes here. So go jump in the lake, so to speak!
The Forest Service works hard to continually improve accessibility in the forests.
For example accessible camping here at Lost Lake.
Or if you just come for the day, there's a great "day use" area too.
Over at Timothy Lake, here at Pine Point Campground, recent improvements have helped make the lake
more accessible to people of all abilities. There's an accessible boat ramp, lots of paved trails,
swimming, and fishing.
and at Trillium lake, camping, accessible fishing, plenty of paved trails, and day usefacilities for picnics.
Not to mention, everywhere you go this great view of well you know who.
Whether you're in a boat, on a float or sittin' on a pier, Mt. Hood lakes and streams are full of trout!
Come try your luck catching a few.
Want to get off the road! Check the website for designated OHV riding areas.
Earlier, I mentioned how the Forest Service is working to improve accessibility in the forest.
A great example is here at Lost Creek Campground and Day Use area, just a few miles out of Zig Zag.
Accessible campsites, fishing, and worth the trip by itself, is this nature trail.
Nearby is Zig Zag Ranger District office, where the Forest Service is on hand to help
with information, recreation passes and more.
Oregon's tallest peak is a recreation paradise, so close your laptop, put your phone down,
come on up and enjoy a day or two. I'm John Williams in the magnificent Mr. Hood National
Forest! I'll see you next time for another Accessible Adventure In The Pacific Northwest.