Wanted: Painters, Photographers and Lovers of Sunflowers
Wanted: Painters, Photographers and Lovers of SunflowersFields of sunflowers, a perfect opportunity to paint, take photos and cut these summer beauties. The Sunflowers at Packer
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Wanted: Painters, Photographers and Lovers of SunflowersFields of sunflowers, a perfect opportunity to paint, take photos and cut these summer beauties. The Sunflowers at Packer
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2 Weeks to Fall in Love with Oregon and it’s Seven WondersWe want you to fall in love with Oregon’s Seven Wonders, and we’re here to help you visit them all. We think you
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Hood River Fly-In at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield in Hood River OregonHood River Fly-In September 12-13, 2026 Don’t miss WAAAM’s biggest event of the year. Welcome to the annual
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Dutch Baby Pancakes at the Old Parkdale InnDutch Baby Pancakes, sometimes called German pancakes, Bismarks or Dutch Puffs. Dutch babies were introduced in the first
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Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast For SaleAfter 23 wonderful years of welcoming guests, Steve and Mary are beginning to gently step toward retirement. They are deeply
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Best Oregon Waterfalls for Bird LoversOregon is home to 547 species of birds, which places the state in the top 10 with over 500 species. Not only that, there are
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A Northwest Culinary Delight ~ Strawberry-Rhubarb Coffee CakeIt is summer in the Pacific Northwest. The rhubarb in the gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn has been harvested and the Oregon
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Lavender Blueberry SorbetWhile there isn’t a specific “National Sorbet Day,” sorbet is often celebrated as part of National Ice
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Things to do in the Willamette Valley and Places to StayPair your exploration of Oregon’s wine country with a stay in an Independent lodging property in the Willamette
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Hop on an Oregon Wine TourOregon is full of passionate people who love to guide tours and enlighten visitors about our amazing state. Let’s make
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Let Oregon Bounty’s Harvest Begin and Bring on the CherriesThe Hood River Valley is our nations largest pear growing regions but we don’t stop there. Cherries and apples also are
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National Strawberry Shortcake Day ~ June 14National Strawberry Shortcake Day is June 14 and the innkeeper of the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast shares a guest
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