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Mount Hood National Forest
A vast US national forest renowned for its iconic snow-capped peak, scenic wilderness, numerous lakes, and popular recreational activities.
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Mount Hood is a dormant stratovolcano, capped with glaciers that flow into over 90 waterfalls in the surrounding area known as the Mount Hood National Forest. While it doesn’t hold that prestigious national park status yet, the Mount Hood National Forest already receives over 4 million visitors a year, comparable to some of the most-visited national parks in the country.
With opportunities for hiking, climbing, skiing, and camping, visitors recreate in this beautiful area year-round. Mount Hood also offers plenty of educational opportunities to study the volcano and surrounding geology.
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Mount Hood National Forest Articles
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America’s Next National Park? Top Contenders for 2023
Read more...In 2019, White Sands National Park became America’s 62nd national park. Two years later, New River Gorge National Park became the nation’s 63rd. Now we’re all wondering: which park will take the title next? Lucky for us, the top contenders for America’s next national park include scenic national forests, ancient cultural sites, lazy rivers, and […]