White River Falls bursts onto the scene as the river’s first great cascade, plunging 75 feet in a sweeping arc over basalt cliffs. For much of the year, the water fans out into three to six silvery ribbons, weaving down the rock in shifting patterns. Come spring, though, the river swells with snowmelt, and those ribbons merge into a single roaring wall of water — a thundering curtain stretching nearly 250 feet across, shaking the canyon with its power.
Tucked into the rolling foothills east of the Cascades, near the little town of Maupin, White River Falls feels almost unexpected — a dramatic plunge in a landscape of gentle ridges and open skies. Born high on the slopes of Mount Hood some 40 miles upstream, the White River gathers countless tributaries as it winds downhill, building strength on its journey toward its meeting with the Deschutes River.
Just 58 miles from the Old Parkdale Inn, a scenic adventure leads you into Tygh Valley. Pioneers once passed through these rolling hills on the land route of the Oregon Trail, crossing the White River on their arduous journey west. Today, traces of that storied past remain, blending with the valley’s quiet farmland and dramatic canyon landscapes, offering travelers a chance to walk in the footsteps of history while soaking up the beauty of the present.
Extend your adventure by traveling north to The Dalles, Oregon. The Dalles has been the center of commerce for more than 10,000 years. For centuries the Native Americans fished for salmon at Celilo Falls and tribes from far and near would bring their goods to trade for the dried fish. The falls were flooded by The Dalles Dam in 1957 but spirit lives in the traditions and religions, indeed in the very soul of Columbia River Indian people. Their record of habitation proves Wy-am to be one of the longest occupied sites on the continent.
Then west to Hood River and back north to the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast.
Thank you for trusting us to be your home away from home. We’ve posted our Hospitality and Health Policy on our website and we invite you to read online reviews for the Old Parkdale Inn. And then we encourage you to go directly to our website and Book Direct for all the right reasons.
We’re your home base for exploring and enjoying the Hood River Valley and beyond. After a full day, you’ll love the peace and tranquility of the Old Parkdale Inn. Relax in the gardens, perhaps with your favorite beverage, by the bonfire, roast some s’mores, weather permitting of course.
After serving our guests for 23 wonderful years we are hoping to gently step into retirement. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to have hosted you all in creating lasting memories. In the meantime, we’re still open and delighted to welcome guests through October. Come enjoy our cozy rooms, beautiful surroundings, and warm hospitality just as you always have. Whether you’re planning a relaxing weekend getaway or a scenic Oregon adventure, we’d love the opportunity to host you and share this special place with you.
We don’t know exactly what next year will bring, but for now, we promise to continue offering the same care, comfort, and sense of place you’ve come to know and love, just in a way that allows us to balance our love of hospitality with this new chapter of life.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back, sharing our home, and serving those hearty breakfasts that have become part of the Old Parkdale Inn experience.
And there may be more to come! If the inn doesn’t sell over the winter, we may open our doors again in the spring. So, as they say, watch this space! We’ll keep you posted as this next chapter unfolds.
What’s to do
The Hood River Fruit Loop is located in the beautiful Hood River Valley at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood offering you a variety of wines, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ciders, and food. Many outdoor adventures, such as kayaking, windsurfing, skiing, snow boarding, and hiking, await. Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and Timberline Ski areas are only a short drive away, as is the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood National Forest where trails and wildlife abound.
Book your stay at the Old Parkdale Inn and take advantage of our partnerships:
Wet Planet Whitewater Adventures – A 10% discount will be applied at checkout when you use the code we provide to book online.
Cascade Canyon Guide – request code for 10% off trips
