Mount Hood, Oregon

Mount hood is a potentially active volcano. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) east-southeast of Portland, OR. The altitude of this mountain is around 11,249 feet (3,429 m). The whole surrounding region and the valleys of the mountain is extremely beautiful. There are several water falls nearby (like the Multonmah falls) which itself takes couple of hours to watch. Our intention was not to hike the mountain so most of the time we where near the road or watching the spots by stopping our car on parking lots nearby. The mountain ranges are surrounded by skiing areas. In one version of the legend, the two sons of the Great Spirit Sahale fell in love with the beautiful maiden Loowit, who could not decide which to choose. The two braves, Wy'east and Klickitat, burned forests and villages in their battle over her. Sahale became enraged and smote the three lovers. Seeing what he had done, he erected three mountain peaks to mark where each fell. He made beautiful Mount St. Helens for Loowit, proud and erect Mount Hood for Wy'east, and the somber Mount Adams for the mourning Klickitat.