We arrived at Twin Falls, ID, and our rv park noted above, without problems. Will only be here for a few days so will try to take in a few sites before heading to Utah.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Twin Falls, ID
We arrived at Twin Falls, ID, and our rv park noted above, without problems. Will only be here for a few days so will try to take in a few sites before heading to Utah.
Twin Falls, ID
While here we made sure to take in the primary attractions (the falls and the Snake River).
Twin Falls, ID
This bridge connects Twin Falls from Highway 84 (the main interstate through southern Idaho.
Twin Falls, ID
A view of the Snake River looking west from the bridge. Thats the Blue River Golf Course in the center of this photo.
Twin Falls, ID
Besides this photo of the Snake River, if you look at the top of the canyon rim on the right side you will see a structure and a dirt mound that inclines to the left. This is the dirt ramp used by Evil Knievel when he attempted his "jump" over the snake river several decades ago.
Twin Falls, ID
Just happened upon this falls as we were exploring the Snake River canyon and thought it was worth a pic.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Baker City, Or
We made the trip from Boardman to Baker City without any problems. The above photo was taken of the Baker City valley (about 3500 ft). The actual city is to the far left. Will only be here for a few days but hope to see some of the sights before we leave.
Baker City, Or
This was a very interesting trip while in the Baker City area. Before stage coach and railroad lines were established, over 275,000 emigrants made the arduous 2000 mile journey starting in the midwest (Missouri) for a chance to own large portions of land as their very own without paying any monetary amount. However, not all made it. The record shows that, on average, one person died about every 80 yards. The elements, accidents as well as the native Indian tribes along the way took their toll.
Baker City, Or
This photo gives a look as to how the multiple exhibits are laid out. The walkway continues in a serpentine path with over a dozen detailed scenes. Have attached a few photo's of exhibits inside and out.
Baker City, Or
Looking down from the interpretive center is the trail taken by those emigrants making the long journey westward. Hard to see but there is a replica covered wagon at the bottom.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Baker City, Or
Since the mountains north of Baker City (about 4300 ft) were alive with gold mining enterprises in the 1930's, thought a trip to Sumpter would give a first hand look. The above is a photo of the office at the historic gold mining dredge and a few of the old ore carts in front.
Baker City, Or
The Sumpter gold mining dredge that ran 24 hrs a day (in three shifts) for about 20 yrs starting in 1935. Millions in gold ore were mined during that period.
Baker City, Or
The front portion (on the left) is the conveyor system that discharged the rock debris into piles alongside the river.
Baker City, Or
While in this part of Oregon, decided to visit one of the ghost towns (there are about 8 of them) around Baker City so took several photo's of this one.
Baker City, Or
There are about a half dozen buildings still left, but time and the weather will take care of that for sure.
Baker City, Or
Actually this place does not look too bad, but nonetheless, just another abandoned structure.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Boardman,Oregon
As we head east from Portland, will be stopping for a few days at several different locations. Our first stop is Boardman, Or. A small town of about 3000 people. The primary businesses in this area is agriculture and milling operations. Pretty much a working class town.
Above is a photo of our site. Actually, I was surprised at coming across such a nice RV park.
Boardman,Oregon
The view from our RV site (looking north). Thats the Columbia River on the right side.
Boardman,Oregon
Looking westward at the Columbia River. As you can see, the water is very tranquil probably due to the dams that restrict the water flow. The other side of the river is Washington. Not much development on either side.
Boardman,Oregon
The RV park has a three mile walkway around the area. While taking a look around came upon this boat about 200 ft away sitting on dry land. Turns out this was an old flat bottom cargo boat used on the Columbia River (which is about 400 ft to the left). Since it was the last of its kind, Boardman had it transported to its current position as a historic attraction.
Boardman,Oregon
While driving around a few rural roads in Boardman came across this old barn that appears ready to fall over (listing to the side about 20-25 degrees).
Boardman,Oregon
Next to the barn was a cow that was really interested in what I was doing. So, worth a photo.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Mt. Hood
Before we left the Portland area made a point to take in Oregon's tallest mountain (11,200 ft).
The left side of this mountain (1/3 of the way up) has ski lifts although hard to see in this photo.
Thought a few more photo's would give a better view as well.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Columbia River Gorge
One of the nicest attractions in the gorge are the waterfalls. The granddaddy of them all is Multnomah Falls. Have posted pics of this and a few other falls that we visited.
Columbia River Gorge
Certainly the tallest of the falls having the greatest number of visitors as well.
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