May 25 Kalowna through Canadian Glacier Park to Golden BC

North of Kalowna, BC we pass more lakes and agricultural enterprise
Wood Lake is on this side of the isthmus and Kilamalka Lake on the far side

Away from the Lake Kilamalka is elevated with interesting contours

On the promontory, Beth spots her dream house, perfectly situated

End of the lake near Vernon

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We approach Glacier National Park BC.  Along the road, we notice the yellow flowers: dandelions frequently form a yellow roadside carpet here.   A sign says Mt MacDonald ahead.  Glacial National Park

.Mountains become more rocky. those on left called The Camels

More Camels

We surmise the pathways (above) down the mountains are past avalanche tracks.


Avalanche tunnels that we drive through suggest the weather is much different here in winter

We overnighted at Golden Municipal Campground on the Kicking Horse River.  Good place except Canadian Pacific RR tracks are on opposite bank.  Train passage noise was not bad: no horns.

May 24 Bridgport WA to Kilowna BC

As we left Bridgeport this was our view (from the bridge) of Chief Joseph Dam on Columbia River We headed north along 17 and 97.

We headed north along the Okanagan River.   Though not reflectd in our pictures, there were many acres of cherry trees.

 

Crossing into Canada

Across into Canada we drove past mile after mile of huge orchards

 Weather a little ominous on left.

Stayed a Holiday Park Resort Community near Kelowna, BC.  Lots of ammenities, like hot tub, heated pools, privacy hedges between each campsite.  Not listed in the ammenities were the huge mosquitos that were everywhere. Mostly retirees here.  Recommend for older folks, but not young families

May 23 Pendleton to Bridgeport WA

We left Pendleton and drove north through Washington beside beside the Columbia River.  A Columbia drive is always scenic because there is usually big rock on one side of the road and big, fast water on the other

Park Lake at Sun Lakes- Dry Falls State Park. The escarpment on the left is part of the 3.5 mi wide falls described below

South of Coulee city and on the way to Bridgeport, we stopped at Dry falls, which is said to be the largest falls in geological history: 400 ft high and 3.5 mi across.  The falls covered more than the far escarpment,  and it's maximum 65 mph flow is said to have equaled that of all the current rivers of the world.

Camped at Bridgeport Municipal Marina Campground.

The next AM, we photographed a few of the about 20 chainsaw carved redwood stumps we had passed driving through town to the campground

 

 

Maggie's birthday was May 20, but we partied on May 21

Have videos that I  plan to try loading

April 17 in Pendleton - Neighborhood birthday party

Every so often, there is a Neighborhood birthday party for the kids and others celebrating their birthdays.

Will and I were responsible for the goat.

Besides goat petting, there were lots of food and activities for about 50 kids and adults








The party is over. Will and I take the goat home.  Goat pees whenever you lift it.  We  used the rental car for goat hauling .

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Pendleton April 15-May 23 Grand kids pictures in no particular order

Taking care of Will's back yard: Tate excavating garden, Maggie mowing, and Dottie sniffing for varments

Mighty Machines jobsite

Two blocks downhill is Pioneer Park playground (background)


As Will spins kids on tire swing, Maggie is unsure whether she is thrilled or terrified.

Workmen  had left after demolishing a house near playground.  Tate found a earthworm here and buried it  so crows would not get it.

After preschool in RV:  Snacks and cartoons




Wild bears at Umatilla Reservation McDonalds

Rebecca sent DQ Cake for Mother's Day

Christina, hand me your plate.




















Maggie: "Dottie loves me".

Tate: "Dottie is having a wonderful time!"

Apples and story time with grandma

April 10 - April 15: Chester, VA to Pendleton, OR

April 10: we left home and ovenighted at Huntington KOA in Milton WVA

Kentucky limestone roadside in spring bloom.  It was raining so the photo was taken through the windshield.


April 11: we stayed at Cottonwoods RV in Columbia MO

In Kansas City MO: Not our usual vegetarian meal, but we are driving through Kansas City and have to try the local specialties: beef brisket burnt ends, baby back ribs, cheesy corn, and KC baked bean




April 12: we stayed at Country View Campground.  These guys are reliable, open all year.

In eastern Utah, we see Green River area's unique rock formations.
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April 13: we stayed at Century RV and Campground.  Reliable, open all year

In Northern  Idaho we pass by Twin Falls, named after Shoshone Falls  one of many Snake River features.




April 14: we stayed Boise Meridian KOA.  Very nice place and open all year.

On the way to Pendleton, between Ontario and LeGrande are numerous Snake river Scenes, such as this one near Weiser'



April 15: we checked in at Pendleton, KOA.  Very Nice.  Open all year.

Nov 1 -Nov 11: Pendleton, OR - Chester VA

Sunday Nov 1, Will and Christina brought Tate and Maggie to camper for a last visit over kids lunch and farewells

North of Boise, here's beautiful, rocky scenery.  We stayed at the Ambassador Resort in Caldwell ID.  Good place

Nov 2 - we proceeded south to Ogden UT and stayed at Century RV Park and Campground. Well kept and open yea round.  Water pressure tested near 80 psi, so we used pressure reducer.  We crossed this valley just north of Ogden, UT.

Nov 3 - East of Salt lake City, there are miles of big red rocks with holes in them,

Have passed Green River,WY

Passing by Rock Springs east of Green River

Crossing Wyoming on I80, you can see plenty of snow fence

Nov 3 - Entering Nebraska, we stayed at Country View Campground near Ogallala.  Good year around place.

Nebraska's answer St Louis arch.  Its a museum to the pioneers over I80


Nov 4 -Near Lincoln We stay at Prairie Oasis campground, Henderson, NE.  Nice place with good clean restrooms.  When we set up at a campground, I always check their water pressure, and if pressure is greater than 60 psi, use a pressure reducer to avoid blowing out plumbing.  In the AM, Beth notes water pressure seems high in camper.  I check with the gauge, and it's 110 psi!. I installed reducer on water hose and reported matter to office. Shortly Beth goes to take shower, and as she is all lathered up, water pressure goes to almost 0, and she has to rinse off with drips from spigot.  subsequently lady running campground gets water restored.

Nov 5 we camped at Sleepy Hollow campground near Oxford IA.

Nov 6 at Yogi Bear Campground, Portage, IN - near Indiana Dunes.  Beth has a story about this place.

Nov 7 at Circle B Campground, Angola, IN.  Nov 8 at KOA, Madison PA - Near Pittsburgh