Timberline Lodge is famous for several reasons that make it iconic historic mountain lodge on Mount Hood, Oregon. First, it is famous as exterior location for the Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson, where aerial shots of lodge in snow are used as haunted hotel, making it pilgrimage site for horror fans. Second, Timberline Lodge is famous as historic lodge built in 1937 by Works Progress Administration during Great Depression, as massive WPA project employing artisans, showcasing rustic Cascadian architecture with massive timbers, stone, and handcrafted furnishings, designated National Historic Landmark. Third, it is famous for being only ski area in North America open 12 months a year due to Palmer Glacier at elevation 4,000 to 8,540 feet, with year-round skiing and snowboarding, hosting US Ski Team summer training. Fourth, it is famous for its location on Mount Hood, 60 miles east of Portland, with stunning views and access to Mount Hood wilderness. Fifth, it is famous for its craftsmanship, with hand-carved wood, wrought iron, and textiles made by local artisans during Depression. It is also famous for dining, with Cascade Dining Room offering regional cuisine. Overall, Timberline Lodge is famous for combination of history, architecture, year-round skiing, and Shining movie fame that makes it one of most iconic mountain lodges in US, attracting over 2 million visitors yearly.
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