Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Cycling the Hood River Valley Fruit Loop Cycling the Hood River Valley and it's quiet back roads, opens up a world of gorgeous scenery, handcrafted beers and ciders, farm stands, museums, and wineries. A network of excellent cycling roads winds through the valleys fruit orchards. In the spring, be witness to an explosion of cherry, pear and apple blossoms. …
By Mary Pellegrini
Kiyokawa Family Orchards picked the first apples of the season this week. They posted that the Pristine apples are great for fresh eating, baking, and applesauce! I had yet to make applesauce in the Ninja Foodi so I decided to give it a go. Pristine Apple Sauce Recipe 10# Pristine apples peeled, cored and cut … Continue reading "Applesauce made with Hood River Valley Apples"
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"