Presented by Rick McClure Among the iconic symbols of the American West, emblematic of the U.S. Forest Service and its land management mission, are the remaining historic period fire lookouts of the Pacific Northwest Region. These often-remote mountaintop structures were key elements of the fire protection system developed for public lands in the early 20th […]
Skiing from the Summit of Mt Hood: Wisdom, Advice and Lively Tales Hard core legendary Mt Hood Skier who has skied the summit more than 300 times, Asit Rathod will walk/ski us through the upper elevation riding on the seven major ski descents from Hood’s summit, and share his personal recollections and stories that lead […]
Social History Happy Hour A longtime member of Friends of Timberline and a key contributor to the lodge’s restoration and preservation efforts, Sarah Munro will explore the history of Timberline Lodge and its extraordinary New Deal–era artwork. Her talk will highlight the wide range of artistic media found throughout the lodge—wood, textiles, metalwork, watercolors, lithographs, […]
Unfortunately, we are forced to cancel this year’s event due to lack of snowpack. If you have already purchased tickets, please call the museum at 503-272-3301 to receive a full refund. We’re going to be scheduling an alternate event soon, a breakfast event in May with a presentation on the “Lost Town of Swim”, followed […]
Join us at the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum on Saturday, November 1, from 6 to 9 pm for our annual fundraiser, Heritage Night. This lively evening brings the community together with a mix of live and silent auctions, raffle prizes, delicious hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and plenty of fun. Admission is free for museum members, and […]
The Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum will host a special Steiner Cabins Celebration Open House on Saturday, October 18, from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. A featured presentation by filmmaker and Steiner Cabin owner Ian McCluskey will begin at 2:00 pm. The event celebrates the artistry and cultural legacy of master craftsman Henry Steiner, whose hand-built cabins remain beloved icons of […]
Doors open at 6:30 pm. $5.00 admission at the door. Beer, wine and soda available to purchase. With more than 19 years of Forest Service experience, 9 years of Fire Look Out duty and currently a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Michelle will explain the Fire Lookouts role in helping to prevent massive forest fires here in […]
Sold Out Tickets SOLD OUT. Some highlights for this year: This is our 20th Anniversary Tour! Seven (7) cabins are featured this year. All are different from 2024 and represent the iconic and legendary craftsmanship of Henry Steiner and family. This will be a Walking Tour. Length approximately one mile, on a gentle slope. Free […]
$5.00 donation at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Beer, wine soda and water available to purchase. Oregon Currently has 12 operating ski areas but there have been over 57 ski areas in the State that no longer exist. Come learn some of the stories of Oregon’s former or “Lost” ski area. Presented by […]
$5.00 donation at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Beer, wine, soda and water available to purchase. Author and emergency room doctor Christopher Van Tilburg will look at the history of America’s oldest all-volunteer mountain rescue team, the Hood River Crag Rats, and his own three-decade commitment to search and rescue. His recently published […]