Old Parkdale Inn

A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast

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Cherries, Cherries and More Cherries

The Hood River Valley cherry crop has been amazing. We have been picking up about 10 pounds of fresh cherries every few days and they become the main ingredient in many a tasty

July 27, 2019 | Mary Pellegrini

Try this Alternative to Air Conditioning

The livin’ is certainly easy during the summer here in the Hood River Valley but lately it's been hot! We added air conditioning to our guests rooms last summer. Really

July 26, 2019 | Mary Pellegrini

Hiking in the Mt. Hood National Forest

The Old Parkdale Inn is only minutes from the Mt Hood National Forest. We like to think of it as our own personal backyard playground. We hike, swim and snowshoe here. Sometimes

July 18, 2019 | Mary Pellegrini

Dahlias Put on a Show in the Hood River Valley

The Hood River Valley is certainly known for having thousands of acres of fruit of which cherries, blueberries and peaches are finding their way to the fruit stands now. We also have

July 10, 2019 | Mary Pellegrini

Let the Hood River Valley Festivals Begin

The Hood River County Fruit Loop is a 35 mile driving tour through the fertile Hood River Valley in Northern Oregon. A collection of farms, orchards, vineyards and wineries, the drive can

June 26, 2019 | Mary Pellegrini

Come Out and Play

Summer is here and fall is just around the corner. Time to get out a play. Hiking, biking, windsurfing, rafting and golf. We have all this and more in the Hood River Valley, the

June 19, 2019 | Mary Pellegrini