Blog from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast
Birding near the Old Parkdale InnThe Oregon Cascades Birding Trail, (OCBT) is a self-guided tour highlighting nearly 200 prime birding destinations designed
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2026 Meteor Showers in the Expansive of the Hood River ValleyOregon has some of the largest expanses of dark skies in the US. Photographers come from around the world to capture the
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Fairy Falls in the Columbia River GorgeA hidden gem along Wahkeena Creek, Fairy Falls enchants visitors with its ethereal beauty. The water, dancing like silken
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National Blueberry Muffin Day July 11The Humble Blueberry: These little fruits have been around since prehistoric times and were first cultivated in North
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It’s Cherry Season in the Hood River ValleyThe Hood River Valley cherry crop is amazing. We pick up about 5 pounds of fresh cherries every few days and they become the
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Lavender Fields in the Hood River ValleyWith Mt Hood and Mt Adams as backdrops, the lavender farms of the Hood River Valley are nurtured with abundant sunshine and
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Lemon Blueberry Biscuits with a Lemony GlazeTake a leisurely drive through the Hood River Valley and you’ll find acres of Blueberry Farms nestled among the pears
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Oregon is Magic in The Dalles, OregonThe videos of Travel Oregon’s ‘Oregon, Only Slightly Exaggerated’ reveal whimsical scenes of enchanting
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Mount Hood Railroad Railbike AdventureClimb aboard a Mount Hood Railroad Railbike, a two-person railbike for a one-of-a-kind journey through some of the most
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Mt Hood Meadows Summer ScheduleMt. Hood Meadows has more than 8 miles of hiking trails for a Mt. Hood’s Premier Chairlift-served Hiking Experience and
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Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy with Hood River Valley FruitGingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, located in the Hood River Valley, the
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Lavender Blueberry SorbetThe Humble Blueberry: These little fruits have been around since prehistoric times and were first cultivated in North
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