THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
We snowshoe. For us there is nothing better than a hike in the Mt Hood National Forest, fresh snow, no wind, fresh tracks. If it’s snowing, it’s even better. The Mt Hood National Forest is about 5 miles from the Old Parkdale Inn. Plenty of snow parks, trails, and our favorite, forest roads to explore. … Continue reading "5 Places near Parkdale For Winter Snowshoeing"
By Mary Pellegrini
Spring Ski on Mt. Hood and stay at the Old Parkdale Inn February is going out on a high note at Meadows, where this week's winter storm has dumped 3.5 feet of snow as of Wednesday morning! It has also pushed the year-to-date snow total to well over 300 inches and has made for some … Continue reading "Spring Lodging Deals at the Old Parkdale Inn"
By Mary Pellegrini
Cozy Winter Nights, a homey B&B experience at the Old Parkdale Inn. Experience the quiet of Winter in the Hood River Valley and surrounding forest. Parkdale, Oregon, is the halfway spot along the Mt Hood Scenic Byway, and the Old Parkdale Inn B&B is in the heart of this quiet hamlet. Take 20% off your … Continue reading "Cozy Winter Nights at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast"
By Mary Pellegrini
Get ready for festivities & holiday fun in Hood River County for the Holidays. A joyful winter wonderland with window displays, Small Business Saturday, and an exciting downtown festival with the annual tree lighting in Hood River. Hood River Holidays Winter Wonderland Join the community of Hood River to experience the small-town charm at the … Continue reading "Hood River County for the Holidays ~ Tree lightings, Parade and Shopping for all"
By Mary Pellegrini
My favorite is snowshoe. Never really did too much downhill as a child and now I don’t like to fall down as much and speed is not a necessity! So we snowshoe. For us there is nothing better than a hike in the Mt Hood National Forest, fresh snow, no wind, fresh tracks. If it’s … Continue reading "Snowshoe, Cross Country, and Downhill ~ All Near the Old Parkdale Inn"
By Mary Pellegrini
A couple years back someone tacked this added message below the warning sign that really states the obvious. Be prepared when exploring Oregon during the winter months. And don’t always rely on that GPS. Many forest roads, while beautiful alternatives from the main highways and freeways during the snow free months, are not maintained during the winter. Travelers should be aware that even a … Continue reading "Don’t Pass Snow Plows on the Right ~ Duh!"