Mt Hood and its foothills in the Columbia Gorge look much the same as they did to Lewis and Clark 200 years ago. These icons provide Oregonians with clean water, unparalleled recreation, and a link to our wild heritage. Unfortunately, thousands of acres of these amazing landscapes remain unprotected — threatened by development, logging, and overuse.

"A Mountain which we Suppose to Be Mt. Hood, is…about 47 miles distant... This Mountain is covered with sno and is of a Conical form but rugid." — -William Clark’s Journal, Nov. 3, 1805 There is a better way! We can preserve the legacy of Lewis and Clark by protecting the areas that are still wild in and around the mountain before it is too late! Hiker enjoying Mt. Hood Wilderness. Photo courtesy Kate McCarthy.

Mt. Hood is threatened by overdevelopment, logging and roadbuilding. It is high time we leave a permanent legacy for this and future generations and restore damaged landscapes on the flanks around Mt. Hood. Clearcutting on Mt. Hood

For more information about the Sierra Club's Lewis and Clark campaign or to find out how you can help, contact lewisandclark@sierraclub.org.