Mt. Hood & Hood River Valley Oregon Blog by Old Parkdale Inn

Big Art Walking Tour in Hood River Oregon

Big Art Walking Tour is a 4.5 mile walking tour of public art in Hood River. Big Art is a rotating collection of impressive sculptures on loan from, and some for sale by, regional artists.

February 26, 2017 | Mary Pellegrini

Birding in and near the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn

I, too, am a birding, if only a fledgling one. In the past we’ve participated in the Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count as a Backyard Count. We were out of town during

February 22, 2017 | Mary Pellegrini

The Snow Will Go On As We Dream of Spring

Spring skiing, and snowshoeing and cross-country are all going to be awesome! Mt Hood will be buried in a deep blanket of white well into April. If you like storm skiing this weekend will be

February 8, 2017 | Mary Pellegrini

Lodging Gift Certificates Make Thoughtful Unique Gifts

Lodging Gift Certificates are thoughtful gifts for the upcoming holidays. Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, a Wedding or Graduation. A Birthday. Sometimes

January 4, 2017 | Mary Pellegrini

First Snow ~ Care to Predict When it Will Happen?

First Snow of the 2016-2017 Winter Season The First Snow of the season could come any day now. And I am really looking forward to it. When do you think we will get our first

November 28, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini

Small Business Saturday November Celebration at the Old Parkdale Inn

Small Business Saturday is November 26, 2016. We encourage you to Shop Small and support small businesses throughout November. Make a two night reservation between now and November 30th

November 13, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini