Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
When it is hot in the Hood River Valley there is nothing like a ride on the Magic Mile chair lift on Mt Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak at 11, 240 feet. The majestic mountain can be seen from the Old Parkdale Inn and is an easy day trip, a lovely 35 mile drive. Take the lift to the … Continue reading "Take the Magic Mile Sky Ride on Majestic Mt Hood"
By Mary Pellegrini
Summertime means river time! 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 … Continue reading "Summertime means River Time. Rafting with Wet Planet Whitewater Center"
By Mary Pellegrini
Say farewell to summer in Parkdale, Oregon. Plan your end of summer escape that includes a stay at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast. We invite you to extend your summer season and leave the goodbyes for later! Enjoy the last days of the season with sunshine-filled days, a refreshing mountain breeze, and plenty … Continue reading "Say farewell to Summer in Parkdale Oregon ~ Plan your end of summer escape"
By Mary Pellegrini
The Hood River Valley cherry crop is amazing. It was a little late this year due to a cool, wet spring. We've been picking up about 10 pounds of fresh cherries every few days and they become the main ingredient in many a tasty breakfast treat: cherry crepes, cherry scones, cherry cobblers and of course … Continue reading "It’s Cherry Season in the Hood River Valley"
By Mary Pellegrini
Coming out of one of the rainiest springs on record, our rivers are full of water and ready to raft! With the big spring snow melt right around the corner, trips on the White Salmon River will continue to be incredible. Get your splashes in this summer and spend time with friends and family on … Continue reading "A Splashy Summer with Wet Planet Whitewater Center"
By Mary Pellegrini
Lola Pellegrini, @lola_pellegrini, #lolapellegrini on Instagram and Miss Lola Pellegrini on Facebook, is our canine hostess at the Old Parkdale Inn. As you can imagine she'd much rather be bounding through a snow field than sweltering on a hot summer day. We watch her very closely try to get her to the lake a few …