Mount Hood Summit
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Located about sixty miles east of Portland, OR, Mount Hood is the largest mountain in the state.
It's a dormant volcano with the potential to erupt, although its eruption time range can span anywhere from a hundred to a thousand years.
Today Mount Hood is enjoyed as a constant visual background scene for Portlanders, as well as a hiking, skiiing and general recreation area.
The top picture shows the mountain's moodiness from the perspective of Trillium Lake. Weather patterns can change quickly, turing a sunny day on the mountain into a cloudy day in a matter of moments.
The bottom picture shows the Mount Hood Summit and was taken during optimal light conditions.
© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels