A Mt. Hood – Parkdale, Oregon B&B
When it is hot in the Hood River Valley there is nothing like a ride on the Magic Mile chair lift on Mt Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak at 11, 240 feet. The majestic mountain can be seen from the Old Parkdale Inn and is an easy day trip, a lovely 35 mile drive. Take the lift to the mountain’s [...]
Keep reading Take the Magic Mile Sky Ride on Majestic Mt Hood
It been a long winter and seems like a longer spring. Its alway good to see our Mountain, Mt Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak at 11,240′, show off its winter coat. What is really nice is when you can distinctively see the Cooper Spur Trail, makes me want to get my hiking boots out. Can you [...]
Keep reading Cooper Spur Trail #600 in the Mt Hood National Forest
Last week our guests snowshoed this! Pretty amazing feat. I’ve hiked this trail in the Summer when the wildflowers are profuse and the alpine meadows are cool with great views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier. Numerous Huckleberry bushes, beargrass and wildflowers grow along this trail in late summer. Some old growth is [...]
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 [...]
Timberline Trail is a National Historical Trail and is listed on the National Historical register. Timberline Trail was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the great depression. It was part of the New Deal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt work relief program. Just over 40 miles long, the trail circumvents Mt Hood and [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
We love hosting groups. We’ve had hikers and bikers, quilters and snowshoeers. In a couple of weeks we have “Unfolding Adventures for Women” return to the Old Parkdale Inn. This amazing group of eleven fun loving woman bring their intuition, knowledge, wisdom, character and faith from their everyday life to a setting of unspoiled beauty in [...]
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