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Three Oregon Scenic Byways lead to the Old Parkdale Inn
Three beautiful Oregon scenic routes converge near the Hood River Valley, making the journey to the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast part of the adventure. Whether you arrive from the west, east, or along the Columbia River, each drive … Continue reading
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Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon
Mount Hood – Parkdale, Oregon welcomes you to the northern flank of Mt. Hood in the Hood River Valley. We up here in the Upper Valley call our little hamlet Parkdale. There once was a post office in the town … Continue reading
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Oregon Whale Watching Season
Oregon Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast offers front row seats to witness the yearly migration of the grey whale. Some 25,000 individual Gray Whales will be cruising the coastline from March to June, returning to cooler Alaskan waters after … Continue reading
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Geocaching to Rock Your Oregon VacationOregon’s geological history is a fascinating tale of shifting landscapes, volcanic eruptions, and the relentless forces of
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National Pi Day – For the Love of PieWhat do mathematicians and pie fans have in common? A love for March 14, National Pi Day. For math lovers, it’s a
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Three Capes Scenic Drive on Oregon’s Rugged CoastThe Three Capes Scenic Drive is a spectacular one with dramatic cliffs, old growth forests, crashing waves, hidden beaches,
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5 Reasons We love Geocaching In OregonGeocaching in Oregon is nothing new as the game started here. This phenomenon began May 3, 2000 with Dave Ulmer, a computer
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Waves, Wines, Cascade Peaks and Waterfalls 9 Days In OregonWaves and Wines, Cascade Peaks and Waterfalls Experience the best of Oregon in nine unforgettable days, where ocean waves,
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Yachats Oregon is Magic on the Oregon CoastThe captivating artwork is proudly hand-painted on walls in Oregon where the illustrations represent the destinations. Let
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Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast in the Hood River ValleyOld Parkdale Inn Offers lodging near Mt Hood and the Columbia River Gorge The Old Parkdale Inn is located in the Upper Hood
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Planning a Family Reunion – Ask an InnkeeperContact the Oregon Association of Independent Inns with your ‘Ask an Innkeeper’ question at
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North Falls in Silver Falls State Park ~ Waterfall WednesdayWith winter and spring come winter storms and snow pack melt, supplying Oregon scenic rivers the water needed to create our
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Mt Hood and Columbia Gorge Region of OregonWith year-round hiking, skiing, waterfall-chasing, beer-drinking, wine-tasting, fruit-picking, and all the other adventuring
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Oregon Islands National Wildlife RefugeFrom nearly every viewpoint on the Oregon coast, colossal rocks can be seen jutting out of the Pacific Ocean creating
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Crustless Apple Pie from Chehalem Ridge Bed and BreakfastChehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast serves this Baked Apple as part of their three-course gourmet breakfast, typically with a
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