A Mt. Hood – Parkdale, Oregon B&B
The world famous orchards of the Hood River Valley are sharing space with award winning vineyards. The wines are becoming just as famous as its tree fruit. Fast evolving into one of the Northwest’s finest grape-growing and winemaking regions the tasting rooms hold special events including wine tasting, vineyard tours and activities for families and friends. The Gorge White House [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy this theater package. Two nights lodging at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, a dining card for Celilo Restaurant and two tickets to see Arthur Millers ‘All My Sons’ at the Columbia Center for the Arts in downtown Hood River. This compelling play tells the story of an American family caught up in [...]
Keep reading Dinner, A Play, Blossoms and the Old Parkdale Inn
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
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 [...]
That is what a guest wrote in a recent bedandbreakfast.com review. And we aren’t. I knew when we were looking to purchase an inn that I just wasn’t that kind of person. Our vision was to have an inn in the country, near plenty of outdoor activities that we could share with our guests, where folks [...]
Keep reading ‘Be Aware, this is not your lace-and-claw-foot bathtub kind of B&B’
What are you doing this holiday weekend? It might not be the best weather for outdoor adventures or snow sports but it could lend itself to a relaxing, quiet retreat. Saturday is full at the Old Parkdale Inn but we still have rooms on Friday and Sunday. And the winter travel conditions, while wet, will [...]
Keep reading A Quiet Winter Weekend in the Hood River Valley
Enjoy a relaxing getaway while getting a jump on your holiday shopping. A perfect time for girlfriends, guys and couples looking for a little R&R before the hectic Holiday events. Pick up your holiday pies and wines. There are many unique shops and boutiques in Hood River and the surrounding area. Begin your holiday shopping with a getaway at the Old [...]
The Mt Hood Railroad Wine Train, started this year as a Friday night Fall event, features the wineries and wines of the Columbia River Gorge. Our guests last weekend saw our previous blog about the Wine Train, booked a room with us here at the Old Parkdale Inn then reserved a seat on the Train. These trains, scheduled [...]
Social Media at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast:
It was 9 years ago that I went to my first Innkeeper's Conference. It just amazes me how marketing has changed, moving rapidly toward more and more internet presense. I've been to a few conferenc...
Geocaching near the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast:
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 device...
Snowshoe, Cross Country, and Downhill ~ All Near the Old Parkdale Inn:
My favorite is snowshoe. Never really did too much downhill as a child and now I don't like to fall down as much and speed is not a necessity! So we snowshoe. For us there is nothing better tha...Old Parkdale Inn
4932 Baseline Rd
Parkdale, Oregon 97041
phone: 541-352-5551
email: parkdale@hoodriverlodging.com