Packer Orchards, Bakery and The Farm
Packer Orchards, Bakery and The FarmPacker Orchards was established in 1924 and is a sustainable fourth generation family farm located in Hood River, Oregon.
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Packer Orchards, Bakery and The FarmPacker Orchards was established in 1924 and is a sustainable fourth generation family farm located in Hood River, Oregon.
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October is National Apple MonthOctober is recognized as National Apple Month and Oregon is among the leaders in fine apple production. Apples are a member
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Reasons to Visit the Hood River Valley this FallFall has arrived and there is a subtle change to the air. Have you noticed? We sure have. The vine maples, the first to show
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Skillet S’mores DipFall is setting in and while we still can have some tranquil bonfires in the garden for roasting s’mores you might
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Cozy Evenings & S’mores in the Old Parkdale Inn GardensThere’s something timeless about gathering around a crackling fire, the night air cool and the stars beginning to appear
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Applesauce made with Hood River Valley ApplesAt Kiyokawa Family Orchards apples are coming in from the orchard. Each variety is labeled with its best uses—whether for
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Apple Dumplings at the Old Parkdale InnApple Dumplings at the Old Parkdale Inn are a welcomed Fall breakfast pastry. Any season really as we have apples year round
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Plum Upside Down Buttermilk Cake from our Garden PlumsWe have three plum trees in the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast and they are sure loaded with fruit this
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White River Falls on this Waterfall WednesdayWhite River Falls bursts onto the scene as the river’s first great cascade, plunging 75 feet in a sweeping arc over basalt
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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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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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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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