A Mt. Hood – Parkdale, Oregon B&B
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 [...]
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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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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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