Old Parkdale Inn

A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast

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Geocaching in the Hood River Valley and the Mt Hood National Forest and Beyond

A search for caches within a 10 mile radius of the Old Parkdale Inn, zip 97041, will show 688 hides! Did you know that Geocaching started right here in Oregon? On May 1 this game, once

June 4, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini

Granola ~ Tasty, Crunchy and Hot From the Oven

I make a batch of fresh granola about once a week. Bob’s Red Mill 5 Grain Rolled Cereal, seeds and nuts are sweetened with maple and rice syrup, baked, then combined with

May 29, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini

Timberline Historic Trail in the Mt Hood National Forest

Timberline Historic Trail is a National Historical Trail and is listed on the National Historical register. Timberline Trail was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian

May 25, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini

Rogue Creamery Cheddar Spring Tart

This morning’s breakfast: Rogue Creamery Rogue’s Mary Cheddar Spring Tart. I ordered the cheddar, it was shipped same day and it arrives safely packed with an

May 22, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini

Now We Wait and Watch Them Grow

Now we wait and Watch them grow. The acres and acres of blossoms in the Hood River Valley have now turned to itsy bitsy pieces of fruit. And for the next 4 months we will watch them

May 20, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini

Not another Tie for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming and do you really think Dad wants another tie? Of course not! What Dad really would like is fun, adventure, great dining and comfortable

May 14, 2016 | Mary Pellegrini