THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
March brings the northern movement of many migratory land birds. The Oregon Cascades Birding Trail, (OCBT) is a self-guided tour highlighting nearly 200 prime birding destinations. After a great night’s sleep at the Old Parkdale Inn set off on the Mt Hood Loop of the Oregon Cascade Birding Trail with a map provided by us. The Mt. Hood Loop of … Continue reading “The Mt Hood Loop of the Oregon Cascade Birding Trail”
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 Columbia River Gorge and the Mt Hood National Forest hosts more than 2 million visitors a year. Visitation often exceeds the automobile capacity along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Parking and traffic congestion is degrading the visitor experience and causing safety problems. To truly experience the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area the way …
By Mary Pellegrini
Mt Hood rises 11,240′ into the bluebird sky, crowned by eleven glaciers. Its home to three ski areas making it a great destination for skiing even during the spring and summer months. There is no shortage of hiking options on Mt. Hood either. It is possible to enjoy stunning high alpine glacial vistas in the … Continue reading “Mt. Hood ~ One of the 7 Wonders of Oregon”
By Mary Pellegrini
Three Oregon Scenic Byways lead to the Old Parkdale Inn 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 … Continue reading “Three Oregon Scenic Byways lead to the Old Parkdale Inn”
By Mary Pellegrini
The Columbia River Gorge and the Mt Hood National Forest hosts more than 2 million visitors a year. Visitation often exceeds the automobile capacity along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Parking and traffic congestion is degrading the visitor experience and causing safety problems. To truly experience the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area the way …