Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
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
The peach, cherry, apple and pear trees in the Hood River valley explode in a harmony of vibrant pink and white flowers. Starting at lower elevations around the town of Hood River they move in a cascading ripple up the Hood River Valley, creating a patchwork of color. Here in the Upper Hood River Valley … Continue reading "Spring Brings an Explosion of Blossoms and Color to the Hood River Valley"
By Mary Pellegrini
So, I started researching walks, runs, marathons and half marathons near us here at the Old Parkdale Inn. Knew there were plenty but really never knew there were so many! As I was creating this post I received an reservation for guests coming to Oregon to visit family and run the Timberline Marathon on June … Continue reading "Walks, Runs, Marathons and Half Marathons near the Old Parkdale Inn"