Blog from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast

The peach, cherry, apple and pear trees in the Hood River valley explode in a harmony of vibrant pink and white flowers.

A visit to Mount Hood National Forest offers the perfect blend of adventure, scenery, and restoration—whether you’re

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

So, I started researching walks, runs, marathons and half marathons near us here at the Old Parkdale Inn. Knew there were

Spring arrives in the Hood River Valley. Waterfall flows are picking up as the snow melts. Wildflowers are popping. Golf

National Plan for Vacation Day – January 27, 2026 On January 27 take time to plan your days off for the year. And if you

Finally winter is arriving in the Hood River Valley. Not much yet. But it is coming. The days have been clear and crisp. The

Oregon has some of the largest expanses of dark skies in the US. Photographers come from around the world to capture the

Winter Solstice has arrived and to have the Tundra Swans to Mirror Lake. Their arrival marks the beginning of Winter for me.

Give the gift of adventure and relaxation this season! Treat your friends and family to Wet Planet Whitewater rafting

Do not let the rain stop you from visiting Oregon’s Magnificent Waterfalls. They are even more powerful after the

Tucked between the snowy slopes of Mt. Hood and the orchards of the Hood River Valley, Mount Hood Parkdale and the Old