Mt Hood from the dahlia fields of The Gorge White House in the beautiful and bountiful Hood River Valley

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Dahlias Put on a Show in the Hood River Valley

Monday, September 5th, 2011

The Hood River Valley is certainly known for having thousands of acres of fruit of which cherries, blueberries and peaches are finding their way to the fruit stands now.  We also have some amazing flower farms, one of which, The Gorge White House, has glads, daisies, cone flowers, snapdragons, Oriental lilies, lavender and more.  The dahlia fields [...]

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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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Farm to Fork in the Hood River Valley

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Farm to Fork’s founders have created a traveling farm-to-table restaurant, local food fundraiser, andcommunity celebration rolled into one. Each dinner is set at the farm where much of the food on the menu was produced, and proceeds benefit food-focused non-profits. Farm to Fork’s mission is to connect guests to local sources of produce, meat, seafood [...]

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Dinner, A Play, Blossoms and the Old Parkdale Inn

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Enjoy this theater package.  Two nights lodging at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, a dining card for Celilo Restaurant and two tickets to see Arthur Millers ‘All My Sons’ at the Columbia Center for the Arts in downtown Hood River.  This compelling play tells the story of an American family caught up in [...]

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Packages to Explore the Hood River Valley

Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Let’s face it, we all love a deal!  I know I do.  We relish in sharing our finds with our friends and family.  The Old Parkdale Inn is located in the Hood River Valley and we’ve offered our guests add-on items for the last few years but have decided to combine them with our spacious rooms [...]

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Passport to ‘A World of Wine in Forty Miles’ Weekend

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

That’s the motto for the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers.  Americas’ Most Unique Wine Region is located less than an hour East of Portland, Oregon.  Straddling the mighty Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Growing Region includes the fertile soils of both Washington and Oregon!  From the marine influenced climate of Underwood Mountain to the arid dryland of the Eastern [...]

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The Old Parkdale Inn and Discount Mt Hood Ski Lift Tickets

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

This year we are lodging partners with both Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline Ski areas which means you may purchase discount lift tickets right here at the Old Parkdale Inn for both.  Ski one mountain with completely different terrain and different snow this winter vacation.   Mt. Hood Meadows Tickets are just $50 for adults, Timberline $40.  [...]

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Holiday Shopping and Gift Wrapping Getaway

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Enjoy a relaxing getaway while getting a jump on your holiday shopping.  A perfect time for girlfriends, guys and couples looking for a little R&R before the hectic Holiday events.  Pick up your holiday pies and wines. There are many unique shops and boutiques in Hood River and the surrounding area.  Begin your holiday shopping with a getaway at the Old [...]

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First Snow ~ Care to Predict When it Will Happen?

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

We could get our first snow any day now.  And I am really looking forward to it.  Although I do hope it waits about another week or two so we can get all the leaves off the trees and piled in the back gardens. When do you think we will get our first measurable snowfall?  [...]

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Our Guests and the Mt Hood Railroad Wine Train

Saturday, October 30th, 2010

The Mt Hood Railroad Wine Train, started this year as a Friday night Fall event, features the wineries and wines of the Columbia River Gorge.  Our guests last weekend saw our previous blog about the Wine Train, booked a room with us here at the Old Parkdale Inn then reserved a seat on the Train.   These trains, scheduled [...]

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