Blog from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast
Category Archives: Outdoor Experience
Fishing near the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and BreakfastWe’re often asked if there’s fishing up here on the north slope of Mt Hood. Hood River County reaches from the
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Second Saturdays at WAAAMVisit WAAAM, Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, on the Second Saturday of the month, when volunteers, who love
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Spring and Summer Birds are returning to the Old Parkdale Inn GardensWe have many birds that spend the winter with us here in the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn. We keep the feeders available
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A Bazillion Dollar View Geocache on the Oak Ridge TrailThe Oak Ridge Trail is a lovely trail that takes you up out of the Hood River Valley, through a mixed conifer forest and on
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Geocache to Rock Your Mt Hood Parkdale VacationThe Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area formation started approximately 40-60 million years ago. Pressure of molten
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Rafting with Wet Planet Whitewater CenterSummertime means River Time. Who’s ready for some river time? Embark on an unforgettable summertime adventure! The Old
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Best Weekend, or midweek, Adventures In Mt Hood National ForestA visit to Mount Hood National Forest offers the perfect blend of adventure, scenery, and restoration—whether you’re
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Walks, Runs, Marathons and Half Marathons near the Old Parkdale InnSo, I started researching walks, runs, marathons and half marathons near us here at the Old Parkdale Inn. Knew there were
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5 Things You Can Do In Parkdale Oregon this SpringSpring arrives in the Hood River Valley. Waterfall flows are picking up as the snow melts. Wildflowers are popping. Golf
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Twenty-Six Top Picks for 2026National Plan for Vacation Day – January 27, 2026 On January 27 take time to plan your days off for the year. And if you
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Open for fresh snow, warm beds, and cold beerFinally winter is arriving in the Hood River Valley. Not much yet. But it is coming. The days have been clear and crisp. The
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2026 Meteor Showers in the Expansive of the Hood River ValleyOregon has some of the largest expanses of dark skies in the US. Photographers come from around the world to capture the
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