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The Bald Eagles have landed in the Columbia River Gorge

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Mary P
Mt Hood and the Columbia RiverThe Bald Eagles have landed in the Columbia River Gorge

A convocation of Eagles Bald Eagle populations were on the brink of extinction due partly to pesticide use. In 1963 there

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Posted in Birding | Tagged birding, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, hood river accommodations, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, winter birdwatcing

Create Your Personal Winter Retreat

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Mary P
Squatch Reads a book in the quiet of winterCreate Your Personal Winter Retreat

Travel Oregon’s Squatch invites you to relax in the Winter Wonderland of Oregon. Winter is a time for reflection and

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Posted in Travel Tips and Accolades, Winter Adventures | Tagged bed and breakfast, breakfast done right, columbia gorge, hood river accommodations, hood river valley, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, old parkdale inn, winter on mt hood

Wiesendanger Falls and Waterfall Wednesday in Oregon

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Mary P
Weisendanger Falls in the Columbia River GorgeWiesendanger Falls and Waterfall Wednesday in Oregon

Wiesendanger Falls is the last of the five major waterfalls along Multnomah Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. The falls

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Posted in Chasing Waterfalls | Tagged chasing waterfalls, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, old parkdale inn, outdoor adventure, waterfalls

Tundra Swans Return to Mirror Lake Marks the Beginning of Winter

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Mary P
Tundra Swans in Mirror Lake in the Columbia River GorgeTundra Swans Return to Mirror Lake Marks the Beginning of Winter

Winter Solstice has arrived and to have the Tundra Swans to Mirror Lake. Their arrival marks the beginning of Winter for me.

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Posted in Birding, Outdoor Experience | Tagged birding, columbia gorge, hood river accommodations, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging

Lemon Olive Oil Sugar Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Mary P
Lemon Olive Oil Sugar Cookies on a green plate and a bottle of oilLemon Olive Oil Sugar Cookies

Farm History at Durant – Rooted in the Landscape of the West For 50 years, the Durant family has grown wine grapes,

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Posted in Recipes | Tagged bed and breakfast, breakfast done right, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, holiday cookies, hood river accommodations, hood river valley, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, parkdale oregon

Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy with Hood River Valley Pears

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Mary P
Gingered Pear Pansowdy bannerGingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy with Hood River Valley Pears

Gingered Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast, located in the Hood River Valley, the

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Posted in Recipes | Tagged bed and breakfast, breakfast done right, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, lodging done right, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, old parkdale inn, recipes

December is National Pear Month

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Mary P
Gingered Pear Pansowdy bannerDecember is National Pear Month

December is National Pear Month and here in Oregon we believe pears should be celebrated all year long. But we’ll

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Posted in Agritourism Food Beer Wine | Tagged bed and breakfast, breakfast done right, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, hood river accommodations, hood river valley, Oregon pears, recipes

Pfeffernüsse from the Old Parkdale Inn

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Mary P
Pfeffernüsse on a dark plate surrounded by green, holly and snowflakesPfeffernüsse from the Old Parkdale Inn

Pfeffernüsse are German spice cookies. Pfeffernüsse translates to peppernuts, which makes sense. These cookies are

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Posted in Recipes | Tagged bed and breakfast, columbia gorge, cookie recipes, holiday cookies, hood river accommodations, hood river valley, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, recipes

Give for the Gorge

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Mary P
Mt Hood behind field of balsamroot. Give for the Gorge Banner and LogoGive for the Gorge

Give for the Gorge is a crowdfunding campaign designed to preserve the landscapes and communities of the Columbia River

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Posted in A Valley A River and A Mountain, Events and Promotions, Travel Tips and Accolades | Tagged bed and breakfast, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, hood river valley, lodging done right, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, old parkdale inn, outdoor adventure

Lemon Blueberry Biscuits with a Lemony Glaze

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Mary P
Lemon Blueberry MuffinsLemon Blueberry Biscuits with a Lemony Glaze

Take a leisurely drive through the Hood River Valley and you’ll find acres of Blueberry Farms nestled among the pears

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Posted in Recipes | Tagged bed and breakfast, breakfast done right, columbia gorge, hood river accommodations, hood river valley, old parkdale inn, parkdale oregon, recipes

Elowah Falls on This Waterfall Wednesday

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Mary P
Elowah Falls cascading over lichen covered basalt wallsElowah Falls on This Waterfall Wednesday

Elowah Falls is a hidden gem of the Columbia River Gorge, cascading gracefully year-round but reaching its most powerful

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Posted in Chasing Waterfalls | Tagged breakfast done right, chasing waterfalls, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, hood river accommodations, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, old parkdale inn

America Runs on Small Businesses

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Mary P
Shop small banner featuring the Old Parkdale InnAmerica Runs on Small Businesses

Shopping Small adds up to Big Things America Runs on Small Businesses and small businesses are the retail backbone of our

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Posted in Shop Small | Tagged bed and breakfast, columbia gorge, columbia river gorge, hood river accommodations, hood river valley, mt hood accommodations, mt hood lodging, old parkdale inn, shop small

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