A Mt. Hood – Parkdale, Oregon B&B
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. [...]
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 [...]
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
It’s almost bike riding weather. I write this as the spring snows still fall but we all know spring is just around the corner. We had many a guests last year who brought their bikes and enjoyed biking the Hood River County Fruit Loop and the many backroads of the Hood River Valley. After a [...]
Columbia River Gorge was noted as the third best spot in a recent foliage destination list, right behind Aspen and the Catskills!! But we’ve known about the foliage show for a long time. Add the colors of the Mt Hood National Forest and the acres and acres of fruit trees and you will be in awe [...]
Keep reading Fall Foliage in the Columbia Gorge and the Mt Hood National Forest
Summer is here and fall is just around the corner. Time to get out a play. Hiking, biking, windsurfing, rafting and golf. We have all this and more in the Hood River Valley, the Columbia River Gorge and the Mt. Hood National Forest, all just minutes from the Old Parkdale Inn. It’s river rafting season! The [...]
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 [...]
Tamanawas Falls in the Mt Hood National Forest
No Hidden Fees at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast
Ski, Surf, Sip and SleepOld Parkdale Inn
4932 Baseline Rd
Parkdale, Oregon 97041
phone: 541-352-5551
email: parkdale@hoodriverlodging.com