Lizzie Keenan has been appointed as executive director for Clackamas County Tourism, the agency responsible for managing and marketing the destination.
Keenan brings almost two decades of tourism industry experience to the role. She’s served in multiple leadership roles of increasing responsibility within Mt. Hood Territory, most recently as the interim tourism manager. She’s also served as the regional lead for Experience Mt. Hood and the Gorge for the past nine years.
Lizzie Keenan she|her
Executive Director
Office: 971-378-4006 | lizzie@mthoodterritory.com
My favorite area seasonal activity is:
Hiking around Camassia Park in April when all the wildflowers are in bloom.
My dog's favorite area activity is:
Running alongside me as I snowshoe or cross country ski around Trillium Lake.
Visitors to the area must try:
Birdwatching! So many great places to visit, like the Upper Clackamas River and Canemah Bluff Nature Park.
Janice Nilson she|her
Administrative Analyst
Office: 503-201-8029 | janice@mthoodterritory.com
My favorite season in Mt Hood Territory is:
Spring. Without question.
My favorite bird/animal/plant around Mt. Hood is:
Huckleberries - they make great desserts.
Annie Bailey Austin she|her
Head of Marketing & Communications
Office: 971-378-4008 | annie@mthoodterritory.com
Ithaca Janzen she|her
Programs Sr. Specialist
Office: 971-235-1730 | ithaca@mthoodterritory.com
My kid's favorite place is:
Mary S Young Park in West Linn. It has a short, mostly paved walk down to a nice sandy Willamette River beach - plus it’s a quick drive to downtown Lake Oswego for a treat after our adventure!
What local product is always in your home?
Tea from Cup of Tea in Clackamas. Their “So Fetch” blend is perfect for Mean Girls fans – I mean, fruit tea lovers.
My favorite bird/animal/plant around Mt. Hood is: Baby goats at Triskelee Farm.
Jim Austin he|him
Development & Community Relations Lead
Office: 503-867-4043 | jim@mthoodterritory.com
If Mt Hood Territory had a regional dish it would be:
A baked fall-caught Chinook Salmon with wild rice, smoked crawfish, and toasted hazelnut stuffing topped with sautéed chanterelles. Huckleberry cobbler for dessert.
I think more people should try this area activity:
Take in a production put on by a local theater company.
Mt Hood Territory is unique because:
About 1/3rd of it is within the state’s most urbanized metropolitan area, another 1/3rd is very rural/agricultural and the remaining 1/3rd is forest/mountain wilderness. About half of the Territory falls within the Mt. Hood National Forest, which includes Oregon’s highest point (Mt. Hood) and Mt. Hood Territory is the terminus of the Oregon Trail (Oregon City). Lot’s of options. Lot’s of opportunities.
Aaron Liersemann he|him
Development & Community Relations Sr. Specialist
Office: 971-378-9450 | aaron@mthoodterritory.com
If I could only do one area hike for the rest of my life it would be:
Burnt Lake. Hike in to camp there overnight then an early morning hike up to the viewpoint on East Zigzag Mountain.
My kid's favorite place is:
Wippersnappers Kids Play Place in Sandy. He can spend hours there, plus TV’s that show sports, good pizza and a variety of kids and adult drinks!
My favorite season in Mt Hood Territory is: Fall. Hands down.
Casey Knopik he|him
Communications & Public Relations Sr. Specialist
Office: 971-413-3525 | casey@mthoodterritory.com
My perfect day on Mt. Hood is:
Kayaking on Estacada Lake, playing disc golf at Milo McIver State Park and grabbing a burger and pineapple milkshake at Granny’s Drive-Thru.
I know Bigfoot is real because:
I’ve visited the North American Bigfoot Center in Boring and met Murphy.
I think more people should try this area activity:
Pat’s Acres! 50 mph go-karts. What’s not to love!
Amber Johnson she|her
Digital Marketing & Social Media Sr. Specialist
Office: 971-347-7081 | amber@mthoodterritory.com
I know Bigfoot is real because:
He runs the Mt. Hood Territory Threads page.
On my day off you can usually find me:
Exploring our region's beautiful parks and natural areas and reading (and writing) mystery novels.
My perfect camping trip involves:
Sleeping in a tent at Promontory Park in Estacada and pontooning on the North Fork Reservoir.
Danae Burke Jones she|her
Administrative Specialist
Office: 971-429-7635 | danae@mthoodterritory.com
My favorite bird/animal/plant around Mt. Hood is:
Ferns! I enjoy all the incredible & resilient plant life around Mt. Hood, but especially all our ferns.
I always take visiting friends to:
Elk Rock Island in Milwaukie to explore & enjoy the beach area.
My perfect day on Mt. Hood is:
Cooking a tasty meal while camping or picnicking on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River.
Monty Hood
Mascot & Safety Coordinator
info@mthoodterritory.com
My best local tip is:
I'm full of all sorts of helpful advice and love telling people what they "Otter Do" to make sure they stay safe and enjoy their adventures!
My perfect day on Mt. Hood is:
Taking a guided fishing trip on the Clackamas River before jumping in the river for a refreshing swim and finishing the day by cooking up my tasty catch back at a cozy vacation cabin.
My favorite bird/animal/plant around Mt. Hood is: River Otters.
