Blog from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast

For spectacular Wildflower hikes we invite you to take a little drive east out from the Old Parkdale Inn toward The Dalles

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

A hike to the top of Bald Butte is a great choice for an early season hike in the Upper Hood River Valley!  A vibrant show

Travel through the Columbia River Gorge on the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, HCRH, and around majestic Mt

Andrew Jimenez, owner and lead guide of Cascade Canyon Guides has had the privilege to professionally lead trips through the

We’re often asked if there’s fishing up here on the north slope of Mt Hood. Hood River County reaches from the

We have many birds that spend the winter with us here in the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn. We keep the feeders available

The Oak Ridge Trail is a lovely trail that takes you up out of the Hood River Valley, through a mixed conifer forest and on

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area formation started approximately 40-60 million years ago. Pressure of molten

Summertime means River Time. Who’s ready for some river time? Embark on an unforgettable summertime adventure! The Old

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

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