Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We understands that even small actions can make a big difference in promoting mental health. Remember, every little effort counts! Spending time outdoors provides a multi-sensory experience that engages the body and mind in ways that can naturally alleviate stress and promote overall well-being. That’s why we are encouraging …
By Mary Pellegrini
National Small Business Week is April 28 through May 4, 2024. America runs on small businesses and small businesses are the retail backbone of our communities and our economy. Shop Small is a nationwide movement dedicated to supporting thousands of small businesses and encouraging shoppers to think small. For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small …
By Mary Pellegrini
Dutch Baby Pancakes, sometimes called German pancakes, Bismarks or Dutch Puffs. Dutch babies were introduced in the first half of the 1900s at Manca’s Cafe, a family-run restaurant that was located in Seattle, Washington. While these pancakes are derived from the German Pfannkuchen, it is said that the name Dutch baby was coined by one …
By Mary Pellegrini
We have many birds that spend the winter with us here in the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn. We keep the feeders available to satisfy the finches, juncos, chickadees and nuthatches. Collared Doves, Towhee, Quail and a jay or two also frequent the seed blocks. The number of summer birds has been increasing and … Continue reading "Spring and Summer Birds are returning to the Old Parkdale Inn Gardens"
By Mary Pellegrini
'Once in Parkdale you’ll find everything you need, a brewery, a BBQ joint, a nice cafe, and some wonderful hosts at the Old Parkdale Inn who welcome bikepackers with open arms.' Oregon Timber Trail The Hood Tier Gorge Loop of the Oregon Timber Trail Already making plans to ride the newest Hood Tier Loop of … Continue reading "Stiletsi & The White Crane – Hood Tier Gorge Loop"
By Mary Pellegrini
The Oregon Timber Trail is an iconic 670-mile back country mountain bike route spanning Oregon’s diverse landscapes from California to the Columbia River Gorge. The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance has identified 9 gateway communities that make the Oregon Timber Trail experience possible. Parkdale, Oregon, is one of them, mile 639, #ottmile639. It's in Parkdale that … Continue reading "Oregon Timber Trail Mile 639 in Parkdale, Oregon"