Welches
sights & scenes
Hoodland Thriftway
Community-driven grocery store stocking fresh produce, meats, and baked goods sourced from local farmers, ranchers, and craftsmen.
Goodwynns Food Trucks
Come here when no one can agree on what to eat—rotating food trucks make it easy to mix and match cuisines.
Coffee Brewsters
Charming Northwest-style BBQ shack nestled in the forest, with live music, a fire pit, and picnic tables.
Brightwood Tavern
Since 1946, this fun, rustic roadside favorite has been perfect for casual meals, card games, and easy conversation over a pint.
Cooper’s Wine Bar & Shop
The passion project of a curious, challenge-seeking couple where their love of community, wine, and storytelling merge.
Koya Kitchen
Relaxed Japanese and Pan-Asian fare cooked in a food truck, with beer, craft cocktails, vegan dishes, and the option to dine in a retro school bus.
ZigZag Inn
Historic, family-run log cabin inn where you can fuel up with a hearty breakfast before snow sports or stop in for a midday meal and drinks.
Skyway Bar and Grill
Charming Northwest-style BBQ shack nestled in the forest, with live music, a fire pit, and picnic tables.
Wildwood Recreation Site
Nestled in a bend of the Wild and Scenic Salmon River, you’ll find 550 acres of beautiful forest where you can swim, fish, and hike along family-friendly trails.
Mt. Hood National Forest
Hit the Sno-Parks by skis or snowboard, or enjoy some peace and solitude camping away from civilization.
Jonsrud Viewpoint Park
One of the best views of Mount Hood, now equipped with a scenic viewer that allows colorblind visitors to experience the landscape in color.
Mt. Hood Museum & Cultural Center
Western Ski Heritage award-winner, covering local history and the evolution of ski equipment.
Highland Farms
Reconnect with nature at this sanctuary offering weddings, retreats, photoshoots, a Nordic spa, and farm stays with Scottish Highland cows.
Mt. Hood Lions Club
Volunteer-led group hosting benefit events, steak dinners, and bingo nights, with all proceeds supporting local community initiatives.
Mt. Hood Outfitters
Year-round recreation on Mt. Hood with guided tours, rentals, and gear, from winter snowmobile and ski adventures to summer hiking and lake outings.
The Courses at Mt. Hood Oregon Resort
Play year-round at this picturesque 27-hole golf course nestled in the Salmon River Valley of the lush Mt. Hood National Forest.
Welches Mountain Building Supply
A small-town hardware store with a diverse assortment of goods, including pet supplies, automotive parts, and bike accessories.
Page's Mt. Hood Auto and Tire
Reliable, honest mechanics for any auto emergency in a region where the terrain can be as challenging as it is breathtaking.
Mount Hood Wellness
Mobile massage sessions, yoga classes, and workshops that bring relaxation directly to your home rental or preferred space.
Orchid Health
Clinic offering same- or next-day appointments for those sudden illnesses or injuries that are non-life-threatening but put a damper on your vacation.
Mt. Hood Bicycle
Rent standard or electric-assist mountain bikes and explore Sandy Ridge and the Timberline to Town/Pioneer Bridle Trail systems.
Goodwynns Mountain Supply
Rental shop offering skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and poles, with seasonal lease programs for those who keep coming back.
Village Bodywork LLC
Client-centered massage therapist practicing trauma-informed integrative bodywork, orthopedic sports medical massage, and vibro-acoustic sound therapy.
Featured seasonal highlight
Hood Hundred
The Hood Hundred is a 100-mile trail run through Mt. Hood’s most scenic terrain, beginning at Mt. Hood Meadows and finishing under the volcano's summit. It’s a different way to experience the landscape—up close and on foot.
Featured seasonal highlight
Hoodland Block Party
Join Cooper’s Wine Shop for their 4th annual Hoodland Block Party, hosted in their parking lot with live music, local art, wine and beer tastings, food specials, lawn games, and all-ages fun locals look forward to every year.
May 9, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | September 12, 2026
Local tips
A few pointers from our on-the-ground team.
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Fight for stillness
Outside ski season and the occasional weekend traffic, Oregon's small mountain towns have very little agenda. For some, that kind of quiet takes getting used to—lean into it. -
Gear up for mountain conditions
Weather and road conditions can change quickly, so rent a vehicle suited for snow or rough terrain and check conditions ahead of time to avoid delays or getting stuck. -
Permits and campsites go fast
Oregon's most-loved campsites and trail permits book out months in advance. If camping's on the itinerary, it's the first reservation you should make, not the last. -
Follow Leave No Trace principles
Oregonians care deeply for the environment. Stay on marked trails, respect closures, pack out trash, and leave wildflowers, mushrooms, and natural spaces undisturbed. -
Not every gas station is self-serve
Oregon made self-service legal statewide in 2023, but stations aren't required to offer it. Tipping gas attendants isn’t expected but appreciated for extras, like a windshield cleaning or tire check. -
Tax-free, guilt-free shopping
There is no sales tax in Oregon. We’re not telling you to go crazy (especially if your spouse or parents ask), but if you were already eyeing a new electronic or luxury purchase, this might be the time.