Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
The award winning wineries of the Hood River Valley are sharing space with world famous fruit orchards and the wines are becoming just as famous as its fruit. Fast evolving into one of the Northwest’s finest grape-growing and wine making regions the tasting rooms hold special events including wine tasting, vineyard tours and activities for families and friends. Start …
By Mary Pellegrini
Spacious and Comfortable From the Douglas Fir Suite, enhanced by the quiet beauty of a Pacific Northwest forest, enjoy a breathtaking view of majestic Mt. Hood. Named after Oregon’s State Tree, our Doug Fir suite includes a sitting room, bedroom with queen-sized bed and private bath. Douglas Fir Suite has a twin size sofa bed. … Continue reading "Douglas Fir Suite at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast"
By Mary Pellegrini
National Wildflower Week is the first week of May but we're celebrating wildflowers now in the Columbia River Gorge. Wildflowers and waterfalls in the gorge with an annual visit to some of our favorite hikes that boast wildflower views. Throughout early May, stop by some of these beautiful vistas and take advantage of the seasonal … Continue reading "Waterfalls and Wildflowers in the Columbia River Gorge"
By Mary Pellegrini
For spectacular Wildflower hikes we invite you to take a little drive east out of Hood River toward The Dalles where you can pick up a light lunch before crossing the Columbia into Washington. The wildflowers are popping in the Columbia River Gorge and there are always abundant geocaches to be found and hikes to … Continue reading "5 Wildflower Hikes In The Columbia River Gorge"
By odysys_editor
Today happens to be the beginning of our 22nd year of innkeeping. When not innkeeping you’ll find us exploring our world, chasing waterfalls and geocaches. With @lola_pellegrini by our side We bought the inn in 2003. The inn is nestled in Oregon’s Hood River Valley on the northern slope of Mt. Hood. I had always … Continue reading "Our Story ~ Meet the Innkeepers and their Furry Hostesses"
By Mary Pellegrini
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 of Mt Hood National Forest wildflowers, Lupine, Balsam Root, Indian Paintbrush will cover the hillside from mid-April through June. The views from the Butte are amazing, overlooking the Hood …