As noted by the Oregonian earlier this week, the Senate–in a rare Sunday session–moved to preserve 125,000 Acres on and around Mt. Hood as designated wilderness.
We here at GOA think this is great news. Mt. Hood is a magnificent treasure, and it should be kept as pristine as possible. Lots of folks use the mountain for many different things–as well they should–but ensuring that such a large chunk of it will remain as nature made it is just a great idea all the way around.
Here’s to a lifetime of enjoying the quiet places that will now remain on this majestic mountain.
