Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Featured image: Salmon River Pioneer Crossing GC1GB6M In 1843 thousands upon thousands of emigrants set off for Oregon Territory with the promise of a new life in Oregon's fertile Willamette Valley. The Historic Oregon Trail turns 175 in 2018. Time for you to hit the highway, inspire your own pioneer spirit, stand in the actual wagon … Continue reading "Travel the Oregon National Historic Trail"
By odysys_editor
Today happens to be the beginning of our 22nd year of innkeeping. When not innkeeping you’ll find us exploring our world, chasing waterfalls and geocaches. With @lola_pellegrini by our side We bought the inn in 2003. The inn is nestled in Oregon’s Hood River Valley on the northern slope of Mt. Hood. I had always … Continue reading "Our Story ~ Meet the Innkeepers and their Furry Hostesses"
By Mary Pellegrini
Happy Birthday Oregon. Oregon was founded on Feb. 14, 1859. It was the 33rd state admitted into the union, and in 1860 was home to over 54,000 residents. Today, around 4 million people call Oregon home. Oregon boasts one of the most geographically diverse landscapes in the country. It has volcanoes, water bodies, dense forests, …
By Mary Pellegrini
The Columbia River Gorge and the Mt Hood National Forest hosts more than 2 million visitors a year. Visitation often exceeds the automobile capacity along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Parking and traffic congestion is degrading the visitor experience and causing safety problems. To truly experience the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area the way …
By Mary Pellegrini
Oregon is Magic in The Dalles The videos of Travel Oregon's 'Oregon, Only Slightly Exaggerated' reveal whimsical scenes of enchanting forests, vineyards, rivers, mountains and more. They share with you that magical feeling of being in Oregon. Travel Oregon, in partnership with the Oregon Cultural Trust, is bringing murals to each of Oregon’s regions with Forest for …
By Mary Pellegrini
Parkdale’s Ponderosa Pine in the Hood River Valley This magnificent landmark on the north slope of Mt. Hood is estimated to be about 600 years old. If Columbus had come to Oregon in 1492 he would have seen this tree already growing into a vigorous young sapling. When measured in the year 2000 it was … Continue reading "Parkdale’s Ponderosa Pine in the Hood River Valley"
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