Old Parkdale Inn

A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast


THE BLOG

Dutch Baby with strawberrries at the Old Parkdale Inn

By odysys_editor

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 …

Evening Grosbeak feeding in tray feeder

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 …

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 …

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 …

Grateful Vineyards Tasting room aerial with Mt Hood in the background

By Mary Pellegrini

The award winning wineries of the Hood River Valley are sharing space with world famous fruit orchards and the wines are becoming just as famous as its fruit. Fast evolving into one of the Northwest’s finest grape-growing and wine making regions the tasting rooms hold special events including wine tasting, vineyard tours and activities for families and friends. Start …

Work From Here

By Mary Pellegrini

Spacious and Comfortable From the Douglas Fir Suite, enhanced by the quiet beauty of a Pacific Northwest forest, enjoy a breathtaking view of majestic Mt. Hood. Named after Oregon’s State Tree, our Doug Fir suite includes a sitting room, bedroom with queen-sized bed and private bath. Douglas Fir Suite has a twin size sofa bed. …