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Ski lifts at Timberline Lodge wait for skiers on the slopes of Mt. Hood, where the ski season is the longest in North Amer-
ica.
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Timberline Lodge
A six-mile turnoff climbs past vast forests and seasonal waterfalls to Timberline Lodge, a
masterpiece of craftsmanship built by the WPA during the Great Depression. Constructed
ofstoneandtimber,thehotelisfilledwithhandsomedetails,includinghugefireplaces and
fine examples of woodworking.
Outside, alpine gardens thrive in the warmer months. You can also explore the sur-
rounding countryside on a network of hiking trails that meander through flower-filled
meadows. For a bird's-eye view, sightseers can ride the mile-long chairlift that traverses
the upper reaches of Mt. Hood.
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