Old Parkdale Inn

A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast


THE BLOG

itsy bitsy pears in the Hood River Valley

By Mary Pellegrini

The acres and acres of blossoms in the Hood River Valley have now turned to itsy bitsy pieces of fruit.  And for the next couple months we will watch them grow and wait for the amazing crop of pears, apples, cherries, peaches and other varieties of fruit. In June and July come the berries and …

White Water Rafting on the White Salmon River

By Mary Pellegrini

Who's ready for some river time? The White Salmon River, just across the Columbia in Washington, beckons you with rapid water and beautiful views and we entice you to create a Bed, Breakfast and Boat packages. Save up to 20% off lodging when staying three to five nights. When booking your stay online request a …

Heart of The Gorge Sailing logo and boat

By Mary Pellegrini

We are excited to announce our renewed Partnership with Heart of the Gorge Sailing Sail in the Heart of the Gorge, on the beautiful classic sloop “WyEast”, in one of the most amazing places on earth. Our guests at the Old Parkdale Inn receive a 10% discount on select trips. When you book with us …

By Mary Pellegrini

Have an Apple Pie Cookie from the Old Parkdale Inn National Apple Pie Day doesn’t necessarily have to be celebrated with an apple pie, right. Why not Apple Pie Cookies? We put a little spin on the classic apple pie and the results were amazing. For a quicker, easier assembly she used refrigerated pie crusts …

Hood Crest Winery and Distillers

By Mary Pellegrini

Join Oregon every May in celebrating this place and Oregon Wine Month. Find a patio, tasting room, dining room or anywhere else to share a glass of Oregon’s award winning wines. Take A Taste Of Oregon Wine Country Home With You. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ members may check up to one case of wine for free on any Alaska …

Photo of plaque commemorating the original geocache

By Mary Pellegrini

A search for caches within a 10 mile radius of the Old Parkdale Inn, zip 97041, will show over 500 hides! Did you know that Geocaching started right here in Oregon?  Celebrate Geocaching in Oregon – Blue Switch Day, May 2, 2000, is the day accurate GPS technology became available to everyone. It launched innovation …