A Mt. Hood – Parkdale, Oregon B&B
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 [...]
I had a phone inquiry the other day: “We’re thinking about coming and staying at your lovely B&B but was wondering, is there anything to do in the area?” Really? Well, let me tell you, one experience at a time. For us there is nothing better than a hike in the Mt Hood National Forest, [...]
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 [...]
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, Indian Paintbrush, to name a few, covers the hillside from mid-April through June. The views from the Butte are amazing, [...]
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 this morning. Hope it warms up a bit so those busy bees can do what they do best. The Old Parkdale Inn [...]
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 [...]
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March tends to be a bit of a quiet month up here in the Hood River Valley. But with all the snow we have, and are still getting, on Mt Hood, spring skiing could quite possibly go til the first of May! Not only skiing but snowshoe and XC skiing will probably still be an [...]
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 devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people …from all age [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
Tamanawas Falls in the Mt Hood National Forest
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Ski, Surf, Sip and SleepOld Parkdale Inn
4932 Baseline Rd
Parkdale, Oregon 97041
phone: 541-352-5551
email: parkdale@hoodriverlodging.com