Archive for the ‘Biking’ Category
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
The Mt Hood Cycling Classic is coming to the Columbia River Gorge June 8-10. The race features stages through the Gorge, the Upper Hood River Valley, and the Mt Hood National Forest and has been described by experienced international racers as some of the most beautiful they’ve ever ridden. This event is not just for those that are racing. [...]
Keep reading Spectator Ops at the Mt Hood Cycling Classic
Tags: bed, biking, breakfast, Columbia River Gorge, Hood River Valley, Hood River Valley Events, Mt Hood National Forest
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Sunday, May 20th, 2012
Father’ s Day is coming and do you really think Dad wants another tie? Of course not! What Dad really would like is fun, adventure, great dining and comfortable accommodations. Wisk him off, or send him to, the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast. Bring the bikes or hiking boots and explore the Mt Hood National Forest, just minutes from [...]
Keep reading Not another Tie!
Tags: bed, biking, birding, breakfast, hike, hiking, Hood River Valley, mount hood, mt hood, Mt Hood National Forest, Wineries
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Last week we explored a abandoned section of the Historic Columbia River Highway, The Wygant Trail begins at the Mitchell Point trailhead and meanders through Douglas Fir Forest along the Columbia River Gorge. Thanks Travel Oregon for sharing this information ‘Construction of the Historic Columbia River Highway began in 1913 and was considered one [...]
Keep reading Historic Columbia River Highway ~ An Oregon Scenic Byway
Tags: biking, birding, Columbia River Gorge, hike, Winter Travel
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Thursday, March 1st, 2012
March tends to be a bit of a quiet month up here in the Hood River Valley. But with all the snow we have, and are still getting, on Mt Hood, spring skiing could quite possibly go til the first of May! Not only skiing but snowshoe and XC skiing will probably still be an [...]
Keep reading It’s March Madness at the Old Parkdale Inn
Tags: bed, birding, hike, hiking, Hood River Valley, lodging specials, Mt Hood National Forest, Old Parkdale Inn, parkdale
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Saturday, March 5th, 2011
We just returned from a month long vacation, journey if you will, in New Zealand. When we first met back in the early 70′s we had a notion to move there. Of course, one thing led to another and here we are, almost 40 years later, and we finally went. It was a wonderful escape. [...]
Keep reading There’s No Place Like Home
Tags: biking, breakfast, cross-country, hike, hiking, Hood River Valley, Mt Hood National Forest, Old Parkdale Inn, Ski, snowshoe, Wineries
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Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
Consider visiting the Hood River Valley. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, a place for your craft projects, wine tasting, shopping or just some rest and relaxation away from the kids and significant others, the Old Parkdale Inn might just be the perfect spot. We have hosted many a girlfriends getaways. We had a 9 [...]
Keep reading Thinking ‘Bout a Girlfriends Getaway?
Tags: bed, biking, breakfast, Columbia River Gorge, cross-country, hiking, Hood River Valey Wineries, Hood River Valley Events, Mt Hood National Forest, Old Parkdale Inn, snowshoe, Wineries
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