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
…we have big white snow flakes. It is snowing pretty hard this morning. Whether it will stick much here in Parkdale and the Upper Hood River Valley, probably not. But it sure is piling up on Mt Hood. Mt Hood Meadows, Mt Hood’s largest ski resort is only 19 miles from the Old Parkdale Inn. [...]
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
On March 31st, 2003, we arrived in Parkdale and began our journey as innkeepers of the Old Parkdale Inn, a bed and breakfast in the foothills of Oregon’s tallest peak, Mt Hood. It was something I had dreamed about doing for quite awhile and some days I still pinch myself and some days I ask myself what am [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Keep reading The Old Parkdale Inn and Discount Mt Hood Ski Lift Tickets
Can you believe it? October is coming around again and so are our Drop Dead Savings!! Stay two nights, mid-week in October and take an additional 10% off our already discounted rooms! That’s $112.50, any room, midweek, Sunday through Thursday at the Old Parkdale Inn. This includes all lodging taxes and of course a hearty [...]
I recently read an article about the increase of the add-on fees hotels, and some motels, are assessing and I was shocked! Towels, nightshirts, hot water, horse stables, even if you don’t have a horse!! One hotel was even assessing a charge every time you used the elevator. Oh, dear, what is this world coming to and [...]
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
