Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
The livin’ is certainly easy during the summer here in the Hood River Valley and no doubt it's been warm. Our home is air conditioned including our guest rooms. We think you'll love this alternative to AC with the fresh air and cool waters of the White Salmon River. Still time to get a late … Continue reading "An Alternative to Air Conditioning ~ Cool water and Comfortable Accommodations"
By Mary Pellegrini
Clafoutis: Maybe it was the name, sounded very complex and intricate, but I put off attempting this dish. Now that I’ve tried it and realized how simple it is, I bake at least 3 or 4 a week for guests at the Old Parkdale Inn, especially during the Hood River Valley Cherry Harvest season. Clafoutis …
By Mary Pellegrini
By: Mary Pellegrini I give you 5 reasons to love the Hood River Valley. The valley is just about as pretty as it gets on a sunny day, with the Columbia River and it's Gorge at our doorstep and Mount Hood in our backyard. #1 - The Hood River Valley is a very fruity place The acres …
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"
By Mary Pellegrini
Rogue Creamery Cheddar Spring Tarts The Rogue Creamery, in Central Point, Oregon, is a “artisan cheese company, with people dedicated to the "sustainability and the art and tradition of making the world’s finest handmade cheese“. We've been ordering Rogue Creamery's Rogue's Mary (rosemary) and La Di Da Lavender cheddar for a few years now. It … Continue reading "Rogue Creamery Lavender Cheddar Spring Tart"
By Mary Pellegrini
Drive-Up Movies at the Sunshine Mills in The Dalles, Oregon At the beginning of the pandemic, Sunshine Mill Winery in The Dalles converted its parking lot into a drive-in movie theater. A large screen was stretched across their towering grain silos and the parking lot prepared for vehicles. The first Drive-Up Movie at the Sunshine … Continue reading "Drive-Up Movies at the Mill – Sunshine Mill Winery in The Dalles"