Blog from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast

As you uncork these fine wines, keep in mind the Oregon’s winemakers that are stewards of the land. Many use sustainable

With the pear and apple harvest in full swing, the Hood River Valley is the perfect place to spend a crisp fall day easy

Designate your driver then head out to tour Brew Pubs, distilleries, cideries and wineries in Hood River and the Hood River

What do you see in this photo? If you answered apples, mushrooms, potatoes, bread and greens, you would be right. I see a

October is recognized as National Apple Month and Oregon is among the leaders in fine apple production. Apples are a member

A Fall Escape to the Hood River Valley and Columbia River Gorge brings sunshine-filled days, cool nights, refreshing

The renowned Honeycrisp apple. This distinctive apple is incredibly crisp with a sweet, tangy flesh that lends itself with

Hanner’s Jumbo.  Zestar.  Hokutoi.  Sansa.  Ever heard of these apples?  How about Butter, Mederis, or Cascade

The Humble Blueberry: These little fruits have been around since prehistoric times and were first cultivated in North

Oregon artist Tyler FuQua has created a spectacular, five-foot red steel ball sculpture to tell a story few people know:

The Hood River Valley cherry crop is amazing. We pick up about 5 pounds of fresh cherries every few days and they become the

With Mt Hood and Mt Adams as backdrops, the lavender farms of the Hood River Valley are nurtured with abundant sunshine and