Old Parkdale Inn
A Hood River Valley Bed and Breakfast
THE BLOG
By Mary Pellegrini
Mt. Hood, rising 11,240ā² into the bluebird sky, is crowned by eleven glaciers. Itās home to three ski areas, making it a great destination for skiing, even during the spring and summer months. And there is no shortage of hiking or biking options in the Mt Hood National Forest. It is possible to enjoy stunning … Continue reading “Mt. Hood ~ One of the 7 Wonders of Oregon”
By Mary Pellegrini
Grab a mom and Get her on the River. Moms raft free on Mother’s Day Weekend. There’s only one catch, you have to keep her company. So grab your mom, a mom, and plan a trip to the Columbia River Gorge for a fun day of whitewater rafting on the White Salmon or Klickitat Rivers. … Continue reading “Grab a Mom, any mom and go Rafting with Wet Planet Whitewater Center”
By Mary Pellegrini
The Oregon Summer is Calling. June 21st marks the longest day of the year. Many, many hours of daylight to get out and explore. Over 16 hours of daylight actually. Two Scenic Byways and one Scenic Electric Byway lead to the Old Parkdale Inn Travel through the Columbia River Gorge on theĀ Historic Columbia River Highway … Continue reading “Can you Hear that? Oregon Summer is Calling You š”
By Mary Pellegrini
When it is hot in the Hood River Valley there is nothing like a ride onĀ the Magic Mile chair lift on Mt Hood, Oregonās tallest peak at 11, 240 feet. The majestic mountain can be seenĀ from the Old Parkdale InnĀ 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
How fun to set out in search of Bigfoot and Geocaches in the Columbia River Gorge. You, too, can embark on the BonnevilleĀ BigfootsĀ SearchĀ GeoTour in North Bonneville, Washington. Along the designated two mile paved āBigfoot Discovery Trailā we learnedĀ about this unique area and why theĀ SasquatchesĀ were drawn to this picturesque area on the banks of the Columbia …
By Mary Pellegrini
Geocaching to Rock Your Parkdale Vacation The Columbia River GorgeĀ National Scenic Area formation started approximately 40-60 million years ago. Pressure of molten lava pushed granite from inside the earth and caused the outline of the Columbia Basin. The Scenic Area stretches 85 miles on both sides of one of the largest waterways on our continent. … Continue reading “Geocache to Rock Your Mt Hood Parkdale Vacation”