THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Mt. Hood Meadows Debuts More Than Eight Miles of New Hiking Trails this Summer for Mt. Hood’s Premier Chairlift-served Hiking Experience The snow is melting, the weather is getting warmer, and the wildflowers are on their way. Summer has arrived on Mt. Hood and Mt. Hood Meadows will kick off their summer operations starting June …
By Mary Pellegrini
Visit WAAAM, Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, on the Second Saturday of the month, when volunteers, love flying and driving these wonderful artifacts, open the huge hangar doors and start pushing and pulling antique cars, airplanes, motorcycles and more, getting them ready to fire up and show you a bit of old technology in action. The … Continue reading "Second Saturdays at WAAAM ~ Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum"
By Mary Pellegrini
The livin’ is certainly easy during the summer here in the Hood River Valley and no doubt it's been warm. Our home is air conditioned including our guest rooms. We think you'll love this alternative to AC with the fresh air and cool waters of the White Salmon River. Still time to get a late … Continue reading "An Alternative to Air Conditioning ~ Cool water and Comfortable Accommodations"
By Mary Pellegrini
Who's ready for some river time? The White Salmon River, just across the Columbia in Washington, beckons you with rapid water and beautiful views and we entice you to create a Bed, Breakfast and Boat packages. Save up to 20% off lodging when staying three to five nights. When booking your stay online request a … Continue reading "Summertime means River Time. Rafting with Wet Planet Whitewater Center"
By Mary Pellegrini
We are excited to announce our renewed Partnership with Heart of the Gorge Sailing Sail in the Heart of the Gorge, on the beautiful classic sloop “WyEast”, in one of the most amazing places on earth. Our guests at the Old Parkdale Inn receive a 10% discount on select trips. When you book with us … Continue reading "Sail in the Heart of the Gorge on the Classic Sloop ‘WyEast’"
By Mary Pellegrini
A search for caches within a 10 mile radius of the Old Parkdale Inn, zip 97041, will show over 500 hides! Did you know that Geocaching started right here in Oregon? Celebrate Geocaching in Oregon – Blue Switch Day, May 2, 2000, is the day accurate GPS technology became available to everyone. It launched innovation … Continue reading "Geocaching in the Hood River Valley and Beyond"