Sunday, September 13, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Through the State of Oregon on the Way Home...
September 2,2009
Through the state of Oregon on the way home.
After La Pine we checked in to the Collier Memorial State Campground.We liked the Oregon State Campgrounds,mostly nice large Spaces with partial or full hookups in beautiful settings and only
$17.00.It was really relaxing. From there we drove to Mac Arthur Burney Falls and booked for 2 days.We had been here a few years ago and liked it very much.We took hikes down to the beautiful Waterfalls and along the River.The weather was nice and warm,just right. Next stop we had planed on Carson City,but with the Laborday Weekend,everything was booked out and we did not really liked the Campgrounds either,all looked like a big Parkinglots,very closed together.So instead to drive on to Minden,we decided to go back a few miles and check out the Washow Lake Nevada State Park.We had been ther about 20 years ago and the Park was not very inviting and we did'n stay.there douring that time. But now it was a beautiful layout,large spaces up to 75feet deep and far apart,nice and clean,no hookups,but showers.We stayed 2 days until monday,since our next stop should be Mammuth Lakes,so the Laborday travelers would be gone. We had a nice drive on the hwy.395 to Mammuth,stopped for lunch on the way and made it there by 2.00 pm,found a nice spot at the Old Shadyrest Campground and settled in .Ther where only a few Campers left in here,since thy would be closing this site on the 15th.The days are nice and warm,but at nigth th temperatures went down to about 40F,so in the mornings we had to turn on the heater.In the evenings we made a little campfire after dinner to sit outside and watch all the stars.We stayed here for 4 days,just relaxing and getting our mind set for our homecoming ,after 31/2 month,about10000miles,[oder 16000 Km],the End of our great Adventure.
Through the state of Oregon on the way home.
After La Pine we checked in to the Collier Memorial State Campground.We liked the Oregon State Campgrounds,mostly nice large Spaces with partial or full hookups in beautiful settings and only
$17.00.It was really relaxing. From there we drove to Mac Arthur Burney Falls and booked for 2 days.We had been here a few years ago and liked it very much.We took hikes down to the beautiful Waterfalls and along the River.The weather was nice and warm,just right. Next stop we had planed on Carson City,but with the Laborday Weekend,everything was booked out and we did not really liked the Campgrounds either,all looked like a big Parkinglots,very closed together.So instead to drive on to Minden,we decided to go back a few miles and check out the Washow Lake Nevada State Park.We had been ther about 20 years ago and the Park was not very inviting and we did'n stay.there douring that time. But now it was a beautiful layout,large spaces up to 75feet deep and far apart,nice and clean,no hookups,but showers.We stayed 2 days until monday,since our next stop should be Mammuth Lakes,so the Laborday travelers would be gone. We had a nice drive on the hwy.395 to Mammuth,stopped for lunch on the way and made it there by 2.00 pm,found a nice spot at the Old Shadyrest Campground and settled in .Ther where only a few Campers left in here,since thy would be closing this site on the 15th.The days are nice and warm,but at nigth th temperatures went down to about 40F,so in the mornings we had to turn on the heater.In the evenings we made a little campfire after dinner to sit outside and watch all the stars.We stayed here for 4 days,just relaxing and getting our mind set for our homecoming ,after 31/2 month,about10000miles,[oder 16000 Km],the End of our great Adventure.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Our Snake River Adventures
Our Snake River Adventures.
8/21/09
Well,we made a reservation for a 4 hour rafting trip at the Snake River and through the gorge,about 10 miles with grades 2 and 3 rapids.We had 2 rafts with 8 people each plus guides.We started out with light rapids,easy to get through,but then came the bigger ones and we where getting wet,but had fun.And then came big rapids,we had to concentrade on paddeling through and by the end of our trip we where all soaking wet,lauphing and had a phantastic time.We dont have any photos from it,but the Operator made a vidio from the side of the Gorge and of the largest rapids.It came out pretty good,but his hands where not very steady with the camera.
The next day we left Idaho into Oregon on Hwy.84.At an Infocenter the lady told us to continue on Hwy.84 to Baker City,then take the 7 to the Hwy.26,which would be a much niecer scenic drive.So we took her advise.In baker City we read about the Hells Canyon,about 70 miles away along the Idaho-Oregon Border.It is the deepest Canyon in North America,supposedly deeper then the Grand Canyon.
So we changed our timetable and drove there the next morning and found a campground in the Canyon right on the River.Then we took the Tracker and drove along the river 22 miles to the end of the road,a little beyond the Hells Canyon Dam.What a magnificend drive that was,sometimes even with the water,then again way obove.We were so glad to add this trip to our adventures.Next day we made a sidetrip to an outlook high in the mountains.It was a phantastic drive and view.But for the last mile or so we noticed a noise at the right front weel.Since there was nothing to see,Heinz took off the Weel and found it was a bad Weelbearing.What to do now??We where almost 8000 feet high and 45 miles away from our RV.But we had no choice,as to try to get down without loosing the whole Weel.We where scared,but we made it down,but the next City was Baker City,70 miles away.Heinz took the Weel off again and put a lot off grease into the Bearing,then hooked the car up to the RV the next morning and we hoped for the best..Well we made it to Baker City ,found a good repair shop.Both front Weelbearings had to be replaced plus the breakpads. While we where waiting the next day,we went to the Oregon Trail Interpretation Center and Museum.It was so very interesting done,we spend over 3 hours there.On the way back we could pick up our car and the next morning we went on our way again.We took then the Hwy7 and 26 west,stopped a couple of days in John Day at a very nice State Campground,and today we are in La Pine at Hwy 97 south of Bend,Oregon,so we had a few relaxing days after all that trouble and exitement.
8/21/09
Well,we made a reservation for a 4 hour rafting trip at the Snake River and through the gorge,about 10 miles with grades 2 and 3 rapids.We had 2 rafts with 8 people each plus guides.We started out with light rapids,easy to get through,but then came the bigger ones and we where getting wet,but had fun.And then came big rapids,we had to concentrade on paddeling through and by the end of our trip we where all soaking wet,lauphing and had a phantastic time.We dont have any photos from it,but the Operator made a vidio from the side of the Gorge and of the largest rapids.It came out pretty good,but his hands where not very steady with the camera.
The next day we left Idaho into Oregon on Hwy.84.At an Infocenter the lady told us to continue on Hwy.84 to Baker City,then take the 7 to the Hwy.26,which would be a much niecer scenic drive.So we took her advise.In baker City we read about the Hells Canyon,about 70 miles away along the Idaho-Oregon Border.It is the deepest Canyon in North America,supposedly deeper then the Grand Canyon.
So we changed our timetable and drove there the next morning and found a campground in the Canyon right on the River.Then we took the Tracker and drove along the river 22 miles to the end of the road,a little beyond the Hells Canyon Dam.What a magnificend drive that was,sometimes even with the water,then again way obove.We were so glad to add this trip to our adventures.Next day we made a sidetrip to an outlook high in the mountains.It was a phantastic drive and view.But for the last mile or so we noticed a noise at the right front weel.Since there was nothing to see,Heinz took off the Weel and found it was a bad Weelbearing.What to do now??We where almost 8000 feet high and 45 miles away from our RV.But we had no choice,as to try to get down without loosing the whole Weel.We where scared,but we made it down,but the next City was Baker City,70 miles away.Heinz took the Weel off again and put a lot off grease into the Bearing,then hooked the car up to the RV the next morning and we hoped for the best..Well we made it to Baker City ,found a good repair shop.Both front Weelbearings had to be replaced plus the breakpads. While we where waiting the next day,we went to the Oregon Trail Interpretation Center and Museum.It was so very interesting done,we spend over 3 hours there.On the way back we could pick up our car and the next morning we went on our way again.We took then the Hwy7 and 26 west,stopped a couple of days in John Day at a very nice State Campground,and today we are in La Pine at Hwy 97 south of Bend,Oregon,so we had a few relaxing days after all that trouble and exitement.
Friday, August 21, 2009
From Calgary going south.
We left Banff National Park and drove to Calgary to visit Maria and Fred,friends of Al and Sally.We had met them a few times in Yuma,Arizona. Since they had plans for the next few days,we went that afternoon and had a few very nice and happy hours together.
The next morning we drove to Fort Macleod,only a short drive.We stayed there two days.We rested up a bit,drove to the nearby Buffalo-Hunt Museum,and later in to the City,just in time to watch the show of the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police]at the Fort.
Next day we left for the Border,the crossing took about one hour,and then driving south on the Hwy.15 through Montana to Hwy 86/84 east in Idaho with some overnight camping on the way.We are right now close to Twin Falls and will get tomorrow some information on Rafting or Kayaking on the Snake River,which passes through here. It is really hot here right now,97 F today,and a trip like that could be a lot of fun.
The next morning we drove to Fort Macleod,only a short drive.We stayed there two days.We rested up a bit,drove to the nearby Buffalo-Hunt Museum,and later in to the City,just in time to watch the show of the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police]at the Fort.
Next day we left for the Border,the crossing took about one hour,and then driving south on the Hwy.15 through Montana to Hwy 86/84 east in Idaho with some overnight camping on the way.We are right now close to Twin Falls and will get tomorrow some information on Rafting or Kayaking on the Snake River,which passes through here. It is really hot here right now,97 F today,and a trip like that could be a lot of fun.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Banff National Park
Banff is a beautiful Mountain Village,actually much bigger then we expected.The first afternoon we walked through the main part of the Town and ended up in the Cascade Gardens,adjoining the Administration Building.We enjoyed the masses of Flowers in all colour combinations,all arranged in steps going up a Hill,with many Benches and Gazebos made of polished Wood.You could spend hours just walking ,admiring and taking photos. The next day we visited the Indian Heritage Museum,which had some large lifelike scenes in there.We watched part of a Buddist Wedding Ceremany in the Park,had some early dinner in town with a view at the lively street below.Went up to the famous Fairmont Hotel and finally back to our "Home",tired again from all the walking.I think we have walked,hiked and seen so many amazing things in the last week,we need to take a couple of days just to relax and digest it all.
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