September 15th commenced Hispanic Heritage Month. During this time, the nation celebrates the history and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from the Caribbean, Mexico, Spain and Central and South America. To learn more about the observation, visit the Hispanic Heritage Month website....
Silverdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States. The population was 19,204 at the 2010 census. Despite many attempts at incorporation, Silverdale remains an unincorporated community.
Parkdale was founded by David Eccles and R. J. McIsaac in 1910 to serve as a terminus for the Mount Hood Railroad. Geography. Parkdale is located in central Hood River County at (45.516976, -121.596923), in the Upper Hood River Valley. It is 2 miles (3 km) southwest of the neighboring community of Mount Hood and 16 miles (26 km) south of Hood River, the county seat. Oregon Route 281 is the main road through the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Parkdale CDP has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.6 km 2), all of it land.