A Mt. Hood – Parkdale, Oregon B&B
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 [...]
Keep reading Passport to ‘A World of Wine in Forty Miles’ Weekend
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. In celebration of this milestone and to encourage the use and stewardship of this wonderful resource we will be sharing some of our favorites things to do, sites to see and places to explore in the Gorge. Catherine Creek is an [...]
Tamanawas Falls, in the Mt Hood National Forest, is one of my favorite hikes and one I send my guests on quite often. The trailhead is about 7 miles from the Old Parkdale Inn. This is an great hike year-round. This 100 foot high, 40 foot wide waterfall is easily accessed by hiking an moderate/strenuous two [...]
Claudia was our guest from Holland for 4 days last May. Geared with an amazing camera and a keen eye she explored the Columbia River Gorge, Mt Hood National Forest, the Hood River Valley and our own backyard. Yesterday we received a cd in the mail with 124 photos! We shared quite a few on the [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Bald Butte via the Oak Ridge Trail:
A hike to the top of Bald Butte is a a great choice for an early season hike in the Upper Hood River Valley! A wonderful display of Mt Hood National Forest wildflowers, Lupine, Balsam Root, Indi...
Now We Wait and Watch 'Em Grow:
The acres and acres of blossoms in the Hood River Valley have now turned to itsy bitsy pieces of fruit. And for the next 4 months we will watch them grow and wait for the amazing crop of pears, a...
Winter's Holding On in the Hood River Valley: Snow levels dropped to about 3000' last night just above the orchards which sit in the Upper Hood River Valley at about 2000'. The valley beekeepers just put the hives into the blooming orchards thi...Old Parkdale Inn
4932 Baseline Rd
Parkdale, Oregon 97041
phone: 541-352-5551
email: parkdale@hoodriverlodging.com
