Laughing Bear Log Cabin
CABIN HISTORY & PHOTO TOUR

HISTORY:

Laughing Bear Log Cabin was built in 1930 by the Steiner brothers who also worked on Timberline Lodge. In all, they are reported to have built some 80 cabins in the Mt Hood area.  One of their signature design features is the Horizon Star or Sundial design that can be found in the eave of the front porch.  They were also well known for their engineering skills and in particular, their use of bent wood found in nature on the mountain and the extended eaves on their cabins.

Today you can still see some of Henry Steiner's tools on display at Timberline Lodge.

PHOTO TOUR:

As you approach the Cabin nestled in the old growth forest, you can see the Steiners' signature Horizon Star fanned out above the porch steps and the naturally bent tree trunks and limbs used for the porch uprights and handrails.

At the cabin, you will find a wonderfully carved Laughing Bear created by Mike Schmidt of Alder Creek Gallery.  If you love bears, you will want to visit his gallery:

        The Gallery at Alder Creek
        Chainsaw carvings & log furniture
        Custom carvings by Mike Schmidt
        Open Thursday - Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM
        54737 East Highway 26
        (Milepost 33, halfway between Sandy & Welches)
        503-622-6186

               ...it is just a few miles west of Welches on Highway 26, 
                     on the north side of the highway.)

                                     
On the back porch you will find a barbeque for your use, and a deck with a Hot Tub with jets. The spacious living room/dining room area is cozy and a perfect place for relaxing by the fireplace.

          

Sleeping accommodations can be found in the master bedroom on the first floor, and two  generously sized upstairs areas.  Each of the upstairs sleeping areas has a vanity with a sink, one double bed, one single bed, chairs for sitting, and dressers that contain extra linens.

   The kitchen

The downstairs master bedroom

The two upstairs bedrooms with half-bath.

Laughing Bear Log Cabin
  27132 E Marion Road Rhododendron, OR 97049
Your Hosts: Brad & Jewel Stockli Post Office Box 105 Rhododendron, Or 97049 
(503)-622-1572 Cell: (503) 913-6069 
www.laughingbearlogcabins.com
e-mail:  stockli@pacifier.com