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Winter Solstice is but a couple weeks away. The return of the Tundra Swans to Mirror Lake marks the beginning of Winter
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Do not let the rain stop you from visiting Oregon’s Magnificent Waterfalls. They are even more powerful after the
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The livin’ is certainly easy during the summer here in the Hood River Valley and no doubt it’s been warm. Our home
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Fields of sunflowers, a perfect opportunity to paint, take photos and cut these summer beauties. The Sunflowers at Packer
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Mt Hood Meadows and Timberline Ski Areas will manage slope capacity two different ways. Mt. Hood Meadows operates on a
... more![Fall in the Old Parkdale Inn Gardens](https://www.hoodriverlodging.com/wp-content/uploads/Fall-in-the-Old-Parkdale-Inn-Gardens.jpg)
Fall has arrived in the Hood River Valley. The crowds are lessening, especially during the week. The innkeepers at the Old
... more![Fall Apples and Pears on a wooden platter](https://www.hoodriverlodging.com/wp-content/uploads/Fall-Apples-and-Pears.jpg)
Say farewell to summer in Parkdale, Oregon. Plan your end of summer escape that includes a stay at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed
... more![Mt Hood and the Parkdale Pine in Pear Orchards](https://www.hoodriverlodging.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6869-scaled-1-1920x1080.jpg)
So, I started researching walks, runs, marathons and half marathons near us here at the Old Parkdale Inn. Knew there were
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The Oregon Summer is Calling. June 21st marks the longest day of the year. Many, many hours of daylight to get out and
... more![Red barn surrounded by spring blossoms with Mt Hood in the background](https://www.hoodriverlodging.com/wp-content/uploads/Spring-Gorge.jpg)
Travel through the Columbia River Gorge on the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, HCRH, and around majestic Mt
... more![Mt Hood in the distance across a field of balsamroot](https://www.hoodriverlodging.com/wp-content/uploads/C1311ED2-40F6-423B-937A-454281D9726D-scaled-e1646086139169-1920x1080.jpeg)
Cascade Canyon Guides Andrew Jimenez, owner and lead guide of Cascade Canyon Guides has had the privilege to professionally
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‘Once in Parkdale you’ll find everything you need, a brewery, a BBQ joint, a nice cafe, and some wonderful hosts at
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