July 5, 2108
Leaving The Hager’s was tough but the road began to call. I flew out of Midland to Portland, met up with Arnie and started out again.
Taking the scenic approach we crossed the Bridge of the Gods (built in 1926) which spans the Colombia River into Washington State and drove up the Gorge. Contemporary geologists concur that the north side of the Gorge rumbled into the river about 500 years ago creating the first crossing. This bridge replaces the first Bridge of the Gods.
We were turned on to HarvestHost.com by a couple we met. This website connects people like us in self contained RV’s to wineries, farms etc. The owners allow you to stay a night for free. Arnie stayed at a berry farm in Portland when I was in Midland. After my return we both stayed at the Kiona Vineyard & Winery in southern Washington. We enjoyed a wine tasting and then spent the night. What a view to wake up to in the morning. The vineyards in this state are endless and gorgeous.
I do not know why I find the next few pictures so fascinating but we had to stop often to take in the views. We passed hundreds of miles of farmland, always on the back roads of Washington and found these fields breathtaking.
Palouse Falls created by the Ice Age floods from glacial Lake Missoula more than 13,000 years ago is one of the few active waterfalls left along this glacial flood path. The falls drop from a height of about 200 feet. Palouse Falls was designated as the state waterfall by Washington State legislature in 2014. The bills was written by 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students of the nearby Washtucna School.
I circled below left the people hanging around. Impressive falls.
Arnie has always wanted to ride the Coeur d’ Alene bike trail. It starts here at our campground at Lake Chatcolet, Idaho and runs 70 miles to Mullan, Idaho. Another check off the bucket list.
Spent a few hours in historic Wallace, Montana. Cute little town.
1st night – Colombia River RV Park – $36
2nd night – Kiona Winery – $0
3rd – Heyburn State Park – $18
4th – Lake Chatcolet, Heyburn -$18
5th – 2 Bar Lazy H RV Park outside Butte MT – $37
Stopped in Bozeman for supplies and will make it to Nye in a few hours.
Really enjoying your blog! We’ll be in Coeur d’Alene next week. So excited to escape the heat!
Great photos. Loved especially the red barn. keep posting!
I don’t know if those fields in Washington are grain, but they reminded me of the song “America the Beautiful” … Amber waves of grain. Love your posts.
Beautiful photos! Am in Coeur d’Alene – amazing you recently were here. Rats!! Woulda been amazing to be with you! Love to you!