Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Nestled among orchards and hills on the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River is a small town on a big river and is the western gateway to the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway. This route rises from the Columbia Gorge through orchards and pastures and into the Mt Hood National Forest, combining some of the best bird …
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
Give for the Gorge is a crowdfunding campaign designed to preserve the landscapes and communities of the Columbia River Gorge. By supporting Give for the Gorge, you will help preserve the natural beauty and magic of this scenic area, and the communities of hardworking residents who make this place so special. We are proud and …
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
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"
By Mary Pellegrini
It's certainly not too early to start planning your Oregon vacation that should involve chasing waterfalls. Latourell Falls is usually the first waterfall seen along the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. The falls plunge 224 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt, some of the best formations in the Pacific Northwest. This waterfall is usually … Continue reading "Latourell Falls – A Columbia River Highway Waterfall"