A Hood River Valley View from Panorama Point

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Bike Your Way Through the Hood River Valley

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Our guests this past week brought their bikes and enjoyed biking the Hood River County Fruit Loop and the many backroads of the Hood River Valley.  After a hearty breakfast they left the Old Parkdale Inn and traveled down Highway 35 toward Hood River, detouring off onto a few of the many backroads, cruising through [...]

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Historic Columbia River Highway ~ An Oregon Scenic Byway

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Oregon has more designated scenic byways and tour routes than any other state. I am presenting a series of blogs to assist you in creating create amazing getaways and tours in Oregon.  Thanks Travel Oregon for sharing this information   ‘Construction of the Historic Columbia River Highway began in 1913 and was considered one of the greatest engineering feats [...]

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Not another Tie!

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

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 [...]

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Spectator Ops at the Mt Hood Cycling Classic

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The Mt Hood Cycling Classic is coming to the Columbia River Gorge June 2nd-5th.  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. [...]

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There’s No Place Like Home

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. [...]

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Thinking ‘Bout a Girlfriends Getaway?

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 [...]

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