Old Parkdale Inn

A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast


THE BLOG

By Mary Pellegrini

March brings the northern movement of many migratory land birds. The Oregon Cascades Birding Trail, (OCBT) is a self-guided tour highlighting nearly 200 prime birding destinations. After a great night’s sleep at the Old Parkdale Inn set off on the Mt Hood Loop of the Oregon Cascade Birding Trail with a map provided by us. The Mt. Hood Loop of …

By Mary Pellegrini

The Old Parkdale Inn, in the Hood River Valley, can be the ideal location for your small business meeting or social retreat. Our table can seat up to 10, eight with a little more room to spread out. Wireless internet access is available throughout the inn and gardens. A 75″ wall mounted big screen tv …

Mt Hood in the distance across a field of balsamroot

By Mary Pellegrini

Cascade Canyon Guides Andrew Jimenez, owner and lead guide of Cascade Canyon Guides has had the privilege to professionally lead trips through the Columbia River Gorge and into the Canyons since 2018. He has graciously offered our guests at the Old Parkdale Inn a 10% discount on all his trips. When you book with us …

By Mary Pellegrini

A search for caches within a 10 mile radius of the Old Parkdale Inn, zip 97041, will show over 500 hides! Did you know that Geocaching started right here in Oregon? On May 1 Geocaching will celebrate its 23rd birthday. Once known as the “Great American GPS Stash Hunt’ there are now over 3 million …

Red barn surrounded by spring blossoms with Mt Hood in the background

By Mary Pellegrini

Spring arrives in the Hood River Valley. Waterfall flows are picking up as the snow melts. Wildflowers are popping. Golf courses are greening up nicely. New release wines and ciders are being presented. West winds will soon bring the boards and kites out on The Columbia River. And then there’s spring skiing. And Blossoms. Millions …

By Mary Pellegrini

Here at the Old Parkdale Inn we're often asked  where the Best Place to Pop The Question is in the Hood River Valley. What could be better than bringing your newly betrothed home to a cozy bed and breakfast after a romantic proposal? Pristine Lost Lake Lost Lake, a pristine Mt Hood National Forest Lake, …