In the Mist

We woke up this morning to find ourselves shrouded in thick mist.  Although we were staying just below Mount Hood, we could not see the mountain at all.

We headed to the nearby village of Government Camp, at the base of the mountain, to visit the museum and cultural centre.  Although we were 'killing time' and hoping for the low cloud to clear, we found the exhibits fascinating and spent ages looking at them.

A reconstruction of the forest watch lookout tower - vital in the summer to watch for forest fires.

Collections of skis - some old, some more modern.

Reconstructions of the interiors of the original cabins at Government Camp - closely resembling alpine chalets with fascinating details making each one individual..

We moved on to visit Timberline Lodge.  At 6,000 feet up on the side of Mount Hood this is a historic monument now - a ski resort built in the 1930's.

When we arrived, some of the mist had gone but the summit was still shrouded in cloud.

We explored Timberline Lodge.  Very solidly built it had a timeless quality about it..

We stopped to have some lunch - amazing views from the window as the mist began to clear...

After lunch we set off on a trail up the mountain..

We weren't brave enough to attempt this one..

Unfortunately the mist rolled back quite soon, obscuring our views both up and down the mountain..

We gave up and headed back to the Lodge, then on to Portland where we are spending our last night before flying back.