A Mt. Hood – Parkdale, Oregon B&B
The Columbia Gorge Winegrowers will be celebrating this Memorial Day weekend with open houses at wineries in the Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley. In addition to new releases & barrel tastings, the wineries will have some fun events like bike tours, horseback riding, bocce ball, live music and more! And of course food – [...]
Keep reading Visit the Hood River Valley this Memorial Weekend
The Rogue Creamery, in Central Point, Oregon, is a “artisan cheesse company, with people dedicated to the sustainability and the art and tradition of making the world’s finest handmade cheese“. David Gremmel, cheesemaker at the Creamery, has created cooking videos and posts on Facebook, along with recipes that include their cheeses. This morning’s breakfast: Rogue Creamery Lavender Cheddar Spring Tart. [...]
.. and around the Globe. Last evening we were blessed to have Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim conduct a blessing of the waters along the banks of the mighty Columbia River. Grandmother Agnes, of the Siletz tribe from Southern Oregon, is a member of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers and yesterday Water Blessings were held around [...]
The gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn have been recognized as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Many birds reside in or migrate through the Hood River Valley and last night I sat on our back patio and watched the evening feeding frenzy at the muliple feeding stations in our gardens. Evening Grosbeaks, [...]
Sun is out! Bluebird Skies! Frost fans were on this morning as there is a crispness to the air here in the Hood River Valley. Blossoms are on. Hope the bees can get out and work today. Need I say more except that you too can enjoy the beauty as we had a cancellation for tonight [...]
Keep reading An Absolutely Beautiful Day in the Hood River Valley
On Fridays, Tilly and I volunteer at the Hutson Museum just down the street from the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, for a couple of hours. We meet and greet passengers on the Mt Hood Railroad as they stretch their legs while spending about a hour in Parkdale. Some stroll down to get an ice cream at Alabama [...]
No, I pinch myself alot! I am still in awe of the beauty of Mt Hood, rising majestically out of the Hood River Valley Floor. Oregon’s tallest peak at 11, 240′ looks especially beautiful on days such as this after some big storms. Big and bold, with dramatic rock features. Brilliant white with a winter’s [...]
Mother’s Day is this weekend in case you haven’t seen and heard enough advertising! We have two rooms available at the Old Parkdale Inn. After our late spring snow dusting yesterday reports are that it is going to be a very nice weekend. Our pear blossoms are in full bloom in the Upper Hood River Valley. [...]
Social Media at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast:
It was 9 years ago that I went to my first Innkeeper's Conference. It just amazes me how marketing has changed, moving rapidly toward more and more internet presense. I've been to a few conferenc...
Geocaching near the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast:
I have acquired a new hobby. Or should I say an obsession. Geocaching. "Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS device...
Snowshoe, Cross Country, and Downhill ~ All Near the Old Parkdale Inn:
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 tha...Old Parkdale Inn
4932 Baseline Rd
Parkdale, Oregon 97041
phone: 541-352-5551
email: parkdale@hoodriverlodging.com