By Patti Jo Brooks The Mountain Times The race is on! The Huckleberry Running Festival is happening again this year in Welches, in Oregon’s beautiful scenic surroundings. Run among the fir trees ...

It’s also one of the best places to view Mount Hood, especially from the water. Mount Hood is seen through trees at Trillium Lake on June 10 in Mount Hood National Forest.

Located just off U.S. Highway 26, take in views of Mount Hood while kayaking and hiking at Trillium Lake.