Blog from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast

December is National Pear Month and here in Oregon we believe pears should be celebrated all year long. But we’ll

Punchbowl Falls is a small but striking waterfall on the West Fork of the Hood River, where the stream narrows between

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

Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure in the Mt Hood National Forest or a quiet romantic weekend escape the Old

Columbia Gorge Wineries, less than 60 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The Columbia Gorge AVA, includes land surrounding the

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

A colleague of ours from A’Tuscan Estate Bed and Breakfast in McMinnville, shared this recipe saying her guests just

The Aebleskiver is a traditional Danish dessert, kind of like doughnut holes only sweeter. The Aebleskiver is cooked in a

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

Packer Orchards was established in 1924 and is a sustainable fourth generation family farm located in Hood River, Oregon.

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

The Big Art Walking Tour is a 4.5 mile walking tour of public art in Hood River. Big Art is a rotating collection of