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| '''Timberline Lodge''' is a mountain lodge at 6,000 ft (1,800 m) on the south side of ] in ], ], about 60 miles (95 km) east of ]. | '''Timberline Lodge''' is a mountain lodge at 6,000 ft (1,800 m) on the south side of ] in ], ], about 60 miles (95 km) east of ]. It is accessible through the ]. | ||
| It was constructed between ] and ] as a ] project during the ]. Talented workers used huge timbers and local stone, and placed intricately carved decorative elements throughout the building. | It was constructed between ] and ] as a ] project during the ]. Talented workers used huge timbers and local stone, and placed intricately carved decorative elements throughout the building. | ||
| The nearby ski area, also known as Timberline Lodge, is known for having the longest skiing season in the US, and is open for skiiers and snowboarders every month of the year. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, walking, hiking and climbing. | The nearby ], also known as Timberline Lodge, is known for having the longest skiing season in the US, and is open for skiiers and snowboarders every month of the year. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, walking, hiking and climbing. | ||
| == Pop culture trivia == | |||
| The ] movie '']'', based on the novel of the same name |
The ] '']'', based on the ] novel of the same name, used Timberline Lodge for its exterior shots. There is no hedge maze at the lodge as depicted in the film. | ||
| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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Revision as of 08:16, 28 September 2005
Timberline Lodge is a mountain lodge at 6,000 ft (1,800 m) on the south side of Mount Hood in Oregon, USA, about 60 miles (95 km) east of Portland. It is accessible through the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway.
It was constructed between 1936 and 1938 as a Works Progress Administration project during the Great Depression. Talented workers used huge timbers and local stone, and placed intricately carved decorative elements throughout the building.
The nearby ski area, also known as Timberline Lodge, is known for having the longest skiing season in the US, and is open for skiiers and snowboarders every month of the year. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, walking, hiking and climbing.
Pop culture trivia
The 1980 movie The Shining, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, used Timberline Lodge for its exterior shots. There is no hedge maze at the lodge as depicted in the film.
External links
- Timberline Lodge
- Photos and history from the Library of Congress website
- Webcam at Timberline Lodge, from the KGW website