Saturday, September 8, 2012

Mount Hood, Oregon

I wanted to do some more of a trip reports on Oregon. This post will be on the Mount Hood area and the hike we took to Mirror Lake.

It was a clear day the first time we saw Mt Hood, so hubby and I were both in awe. Some of these photos you might have seen on my other blog Viewingnaturewitheileen

Above is the Mt Hood Lavender farm.



I was able to zoom in pretty close to see all the snow at the mountaintop.


We had such a beautiful day for traveling around the Mt Hood loop. A gorgeous blue sky and great views of Mt Hood.



We stopped at the lodge for a late lunch. We had a nice table near the window for more views of another mountain either Mt Jefferson or Mt Adams in the distance.

 I do love these big stone fireplaces, this was looking down at the lunch buffet in the lodge's dining room.




I think there were more people there to enjoy the skiing than to enjoy the scenery.


Now we are on our hike to Mirror Lake. It is a 3 three mile round trip hike.


Along the hike, I was enjoying all the tree covered with this hanging moss.


We arrived at Mirror Lake and enjoyed the pretty view of Mt Hood and its reflection. I have so many photos from our trip, it is hard trying to choose which shots to use on my blog. So, I will be doing more of my Oregon travel reports. We had a great time and hubby loved Oregon so much he would like to retire there. I am still hoping to retire in a warmer climate. I hope you enjoyed my travel photos and stop back again to see more soon.






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45 comments:

  1. LynneSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful photos and a gorgeous Mt. Hood. Sounds like a perfect vacation . . .

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Quite an amazing place, with all the sun and the iced top mountain, and then all the greens. Mount Hood is beautiful !

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  3. KaySeptember 8, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Love the photos

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  4. SandyCarlsonSeptember 8, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    This post has me rethinking my notion of big! That lavender farm would have made my day. Thanks for these images.

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  5. RohrerbotSeptember 8, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    The mountain tops are incredible. Love the snowy tops. But those trees are quite beautiful as well.

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  6. orchid0324September 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Dearest Eileen,
    OMG, look at these gorgeous, beautiful places in Oregon. I LOVE to see the lavender blooming like that and Mount Hood under the wonderful weather♡♡♡ You always make me jealous enjoying all these lovely nature(♥^_^♥)~*
    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  7. GaelynSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Gorgeous! I love that Lodge all built by the CCC. Would be hard not to take zillions of photos at Mt. Hood.

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  8. oldthingsSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Dear Eileen
    Another wonderful trip with so beauty and many actions ! You had nice days ! Thank you for sharing these moments !
    Olympia

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  9. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.September 9, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Wow Eileen :)
    magnifiche foto.
    Il luogo è veramente fantastico.
    Amerei molot poterlo visitare :))
    Baci Myriam

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  10. diane bSeptember 9, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Fantastic shots of the beautiful scenery. That lodge luncheon looks pretty darn good too. Thanks for taking us on the hike. keep them coming. I also love your header too.

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  11. EdenSeptember 9, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Love the photos. The place is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. Fun60September 9, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Those photos are real chocolate box pictures. They look too good to be real. I love the whiteness of the mountain top against that stunning blue sky.

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  13. Maude LynnSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    What a beautiful place! I love the pictures.

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  14. ReenaSeptember 9, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    We visited Oregon a couple of years ago. I understand your hubby's loves of the state. It is so gorgeous! But I'm a east coast girl. Photos are gorgeous!

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  15. LindyLouMacSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Lovely photos, I am the type of skier that enjoys the scenery while skiing I do not speed down. :)

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  16. KTSeptember 10, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I loved Oregon too and would love too; what beautiful pictures of Mt. Hood!

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  17. NatureFootstepSeptember 11, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    so very nice, even if I am not ready for snow just yet. Firepalces is always a nice thing. Good for the soul.

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  18. Gunnar HustadSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Nice blog - nice pictures!

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful pictures -- I like seeing familiar places through your eyes (and camera)! Probably you should bring your sweet husband back when it is winter and cold and rainy. (But maybe you could buy a park model in Florida for Winter, I've known other people who did that ;>)

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  20. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Mt.Hood is such a picturesque mountain. It must be so much fun to ski in the month of August!

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  21. Pearl MapleSeptember 14, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    such an amazing place to visit, thanks for sharing

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  22. GattinaSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    It really is a wonderful place .... but without the snow !

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  23. carol l mckennaSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Wow! Fantastic photography and beautiful place ~ Breathtaking ~ (A Creative Harbor)

    thanks for 'coming by' ^_^

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  24. MarySeptember 15, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    These are lovely....I love water pics...love'm all. Very nice.

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  25. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 16, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Hi Eileen,
    Thanks for telling me about the colors? I don't know why, for couple of months already, I have been having problems. I have changed it.

    Yesterday, I bought a lavender pillow. It is supposed to give me good sleep.

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  26. Stewart MSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Hi there - what a great looking place - that combination of snow and blue sky is a real winner.

    I think there may be more to see in Dubai than I did - but I think the winter would be the best time to go - you could go outside without melting!

    Stewart M - Australia

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  27. Kranky GrannySeptember 17, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful group of captures. Love the lavender farm and the mountain shots are fantastic. But, that last shot is simply gorgeous.

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  28. Yogi♪♪♪September 17, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I love your header shot, the coast line just goes on forever. Mount Hood is certainly very majestic and dominating.

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  29. ingeSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Wow Eileen these pictures are simply stunning. The colours different landscapes I do not know what I love more.

    Have a great fun filled week.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Whoa, gorgeous area! I love the shot with the white mountain top! Stunning images to travel in my mind :-)

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  31. Amy BurzeseSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    So gorgeous! Thanks for sharing these!

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  32. Les fous du capSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Hi,
    Beautiful mountain scenery ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  33. AVCr8teurSeptember 21, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    What a beautiful view to see while driving. It kind of reminds me of Mt. Shasta when I first saw it from the freeway. I can't believe there is still snow up there and snowboarding activities.

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  34. MildredSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Very nice series!
    Love your mountain shots! And love the last pic with the beautiful mountain and trees reflecting in the lake!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice week****

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  35. BethSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Eileen, Your photos of Mt. Hood and of Mirror Lake are absolutely amazing! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

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    Das sind Raphael und Yvonne    September 24, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Very nice shots! The mountain and the lake are awesome!
    Absolutely beautiful place!
    Have a nice week
    Yvonne & Raphael

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  37. bjSeptember 25, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Such AMAZING photos of these beautiful places.
    xo bj

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  38. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 27, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    sorry if I already told you. I bought a lavender pillow. Has yet to use it.

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  39. Debbie TaillieuSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Nothing better then a trip to Oregon!! I just returned from one myself!!
    All your stories and pictures are amazing and reminds me of all my trips to Mt. Hood, and the Gorge Waterfalls!

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Debbie's Travels

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  40. LauraSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    absolutely magnificent images Eileen...wow!

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  41. betty-NZOctober 1, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    What a lovely part of the country! I like the big fireplaces, too.

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  42. BlueShellOctober 3, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Oh, dear!!! That is a slice of the paradise, I say!!!
    GREAT place!
    Love
    BShell

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  43. ❀~Myrna~❀October 8, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    All your pics make me want to visit Oregon! They are all fantastic!

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  44. SandyCarlsonOctober 8, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    These are stunning. I would love to visit that lavender farm!

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  45. Betsy Banks AdamsOctober 10, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    What a nice hike.... I'd love it.. Mirror Lake and those reflections are awesome. Love your Mt. Hood photos. Isn't it fun to eat at the lodges? We ate at 4 different ones while in Yellowstone.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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Hello, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate all your visits.

BTW, I will not publish anonymous comments, unless I recognize the name. Sorry!

Have a great day, Eileen

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