Blog from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast
Grab a Mom and go Rafting with Wet Planet Whitewater CenterGrab a mom and Get her on the River. Moms raft free on Mother’s Day Weekend. There’s only one catch, you have to
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Now We Wait and Watch Them GrowThe acres and acres of blossoms in the Hood River Valley have now turned to itsy bitsy pieces of fruit. And for the next
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5 of the Best Must See Waterfalls for Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. We understands that even small actions can make a big difference in promoting mental
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National Small Business WeekNational Small Business Week is May 3-9, 2026. America runs on small businesses and small businesses are the retail backbone
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Tamanawas Falls In the Mt Hood National ForestTamanawas Falls: Bring your binoculars and prepare to see a lot of birds and a stunning waterfall! The falls are amazing at
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“Our Power, Our Planet” Earth Day 2026thanks to Google for the Doodle Earth Day 2026 takes place on Wednesday, April 22, celebrating its 56th anniversary with the
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The Dalles Oregon Rich in the Cultural History of OregonThe Dalles Oregon has been the center of commerce for more than 10,000 years. For centuries the Native Americans fished for
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Stiletsi & The White Crane – Hood Tier Gorge Loop‘Once in Parkdale you’ll find everything you need, a brewery, a BBQ joint, a nice cafe, and some wonderful hosts at
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Oregon Timber Trail Mile 639 in Parkdale, OregonThe Oregon Timber Trail is an iconic 670-mile back country mountain bike route spanning Oregon’s diverse landscapes from
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Elevate Your Inn with the Oregon Association of Independent InnsAs an independent innkeeper in Oregon, I know the pride that comes with offering a unique guest experience. By joining the
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Grand Fir at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and BreakfastThe Grand Fir at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, Abies grandis, was planted in front of Charles and Lillian
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Wildflower Hikes in the Columbia River GorgeEach spring, usually from late March through May, the hillsides and basalt cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge erupt into
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