After summer backpacking season ends, before winter ski season begins, a magical window of time opens on Mount Hood. Fall is a glorious time on and around Oregon’s tallest mountain. At lower elevations, pumpkin patches and apple orchards are still flush with fruit. Riverside trails are painted with fall color and springy moss. Higher up the mountain, you may see the first dustings of snow, which you can watch falling while safe indoors beside a crackling fireplace with a hot drink in hand. It’s

✨ Share this with someone who needs an Oregon getaway! 📍Trail of Ten Falls is one of the most scenic hikes in the Pacific Northwest. The trail winds through a lush canyon with mossy cliffs, fern covered paths, and waterfalls around every turn. A few of them you can even walk behind, which makes the whole hike feel immersive from start to finish. It’s one of those rare trails that delivers constant views without long gaps of nothing in between. 🥾 Trail details Location: Silver Falls State Park

The No. 8 Oregon Ducks return to Autzen Stadium under the lights on Friday night for a visit from the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Oregonian Ducks reporter Aaron Fentress takes a look at Friday's game and where Oregon has the advantage over Minnesota. This post is brought to you by Explore Tualatin Valley Get complete Ducks coverage at oregonlive.com/ducks?utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook | The Oregonian