Dominated by the towering slopes of Mt. Hood immediately to the south, the community of Parkdale is located on the southern flank of Mt Hood in the Hood River Valley. Parkdale was founded by David Eccles and R. J. McIsaac in 1910 to serve as a terminus for the Mount Hood Railroad, which runs a daily excusion train through the valley during the summer months, with special events, dinner and brunch trains. A steam engine will begin excursions in the summer of 2008. A breathtaking view of Oregon's tallest peak is yours to have from the O'Keeffe Suite and under the apple tree in our front yard. Surrounded by acres and acres of pear, apples, cherries and other fruit, Parkdale is in the heart of the Fruit Loop, a scenic 35-mile drive through the valley's orchards, wineries, forests, farmlands, and friendly communities. Parkdale, and the Old Parkdale Inn, is a perfect half way point when touring the mountain on the Mt. Hood Scenic Byway, a 200 mile driving loop through the Columbia River Gorge, the Hood River Valley and around Mt. Hood back to Portland. Other major attractions include the Columbia River Gorge, Cooper Spur, Mt. Hood and Timberline Ski Areas with a variety of terrains for both the novice and experienced skier. The Mt. Hood National Forest provides many trails for snow shoeing, nordic skiing, hiking and biking. For some short day trips you will find some very scenic drives around the mountain. Fall foliage driving tours match those found in the Northeastern States.