Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Fields of sunflowers, a perfect opportunity to paint, take photos and cut these summer beauties. The Sunflowers at Packer Orchards and Farm Place are putting on their smiley faces. Photograph and paint these beauties starting August 22 through September 8. Sunflower Days at Packer Orchards & Farm Place Location: 3020 Thomsen Rd, Hood River OR 97031 … Continue reading "Wanted: Painters, Photographers and Lovers of Sunflowers"
By Mary Pellegrini
The livin’ is certainly easy during the summer here in the Hood River Valley and no doubt it's been warm. Our home is air conditioned including our guest rooms. We think you'll love this alternative to AC with the fresh air and cool waters of the White Salmon River. Still time to get a late … Continue reading "An Alternative to Air Conditioning ~ Cool water and Comfortable Accommodations"
By Mary Pellegrini
Today is National Strawberry Shortcake Day and let me share with you one of my favorite sweet treats to prepare for our guests at the Old Parkdale Inn. It's fun! It’s coloring! And it’s Oh So Yummy. Shortcakes ~ this recipe will make 8 shortcakes. I stretch it a little, making 6 slightly larger cakes, … Continue reading "Strawberry Shortcakes For National Strawberry Shortcake Day"
By Mary Pellegrini
Mt. Hood Meadows Debuts More Than Eight Miles of New Hiking Trails this Summer for Mt. Hood’s Premier Chairlift-served Hiking Experience The snow is melting, the weather is getting warmer, and the wildflowers are on their way. Summer has arrived on Mt. Hood and Mt. Hood Meadows will kick off their summer operations starting June …
By Mary Pellegrini
Featured image: Salmon River Pioneer Crossing GC1GB6M In 1843 thousands upon thousands of emigrants set off for Oregon Territory with the promise of a new life in Oregon's fertile Willamette Valley. The Historic Oregon Trail turns 175 in 2018. Time for you to hit the highway, inspire your own pioneer spirit, stand in the actual wagon … Continue reading "Travel the Oregon National Historic Trail"
By Mary Pellegrini
Visit WAAAM, Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, on the Second Saturday of the month, when volunteers, love flying and driving these wonderful artifacts, open the huge hangar doors and start pushing and pulling antique cars, airplanes, motorcycles and more, getting them ready to fire up and show you a bit of old technology in action. The … Continue reading "Second Saturdays at WAAAM ~ Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum"