Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
A hike to the top of Bald Butte is a great choice for an early season hike in the Upper Hood River Valley! A vibrant show of Mt Hood National Forest wildflowers, Lupine, Balsam Root, Indian Paintbrush will cover the hillside from mid-April through June. The views from the Butte are amazing, overlooking the Hood …
By Mary Pellegrini
Catherine Creek is an area of unique natural beauty and great botanical significance. About 20 miles from the Old Parkdale Inn, you’ll find over ninety species of wildflowers in the area, from grass widow, which blankets the ground as early as February, to western ladies’ tresses, which may bloom into July. The Catherine Creek Universal …
By Mary Pellegrini
It's official: With the warming weather our rivers in the Gorge will start rushing and will be so fun to raft in just a few weeks. The White Salmon River, just across the Columbia in Washington, beckons you with rapid water and beautiful views. Wet Planet Whitewater is offering you 20% off all spring trips … Continue reading "Wet Planet Whitewater Rafting in Washington State"
By Mary Pellegrini
Take time out from hiking, biking, wine tasting, or fruit picking on these golf courses near Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Or simply make it a golf vacation to the Hood River Valley and the Old Parkdale Inn Hood River Golf and Country Club - the oldest course in Hood River, opening in …
By Mary Pellegrini
Travel through the Columbia River Gorge on the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, HCRH, and around majestic Mt Hood on the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway. For the sustainable traveler the HCRH and the Mt Hood Scenic Byway have been combined to create one of six Electric Byways in Oregon, the Mt Hood and Columbia … Continue reading "Three Oregon Scenic Byways lead to the Old Parkdale Inn"
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’"