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Leavenworth, Washington

On Tuesday, we drove 85 miles to Icicle River RV Resort in Leavenworth, Washington. Another very nice RV resort with full hookups. Campground was on a river and full of nature. There was a bear that climbed a tree to gather apples. A small mule deer was pushed into the river by coyotes and was stuck in the strong currents. Kelly went out into the river to herd him/her to safety.

On Wednesday, a small group of us hiked the Icicle Gorge Trail up in the mountain in the morning and then the group went zip lining (separate post) in the afternoon.

On Thursday, we visited the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. We really enjoyed this outing. They raise and release 1.2 million spring Chinook salmon each year back into the Columbia River.

Later, Pam and Kelly went downtown Leavenworth; in the 1960’s, with the Cascade Mountains looking like the Alps, the town decided to transform into a Bavarian Village.

We each had a flight of beer at the Icicle Brewing Company. While there, Kelly bought a 64oz / 2 Liter growler – made in Germany – filled with a great amber beer.

For dinner, we went to Ludwig’s Gasthaus. Pam had “Ludwig’s Poutine” Crispy fries and cheese curds topped with Jagersauce (mushroom gravy). She also had the Kase (cheese) Spatzle; house made Spatzle with Swiss cheese and grilled onions. Kelly had the Schweinshax’n (Pork Knuckle). Prepared “Bavarian” style. Served with Red Potatoes, Sauerkraut and Red Cabbage

Visits: 17

Labor Day Adventures

On Monday, Labor Day, we had a great group adventure! We had a 44 mile, high speed (44mph) boat ride to the village of Stehekin. The town is only accessable to boat.

We rode the Lady Liberty to Stehekin. Once there, Pam took off on a 3-1/2 hour horse ride UP the mountain to Howard Lake on her horse “Cash”. The group of 5 has a great ride and box lunch. Kelly rode a bus to 10 miles up to the High Bridge. Along the way we stopped at the old One Room School House which was in use not so long ago. We stopped at the bakery for coffee and also stopped the Buckner Orchard Homestead

Then, a group of us rode bikes down the mountain (10 miles) on bikes. Very nice. You can rent regular bike and eBike.

If you get a chance to visit Stehekin, do it. It is great.

Visits: 56

Coulee City, WA

On Thursday, we drove 88 miles to Sun Lake – Dry Falls State Park in Coulee City, Washington. Wow, what a great state park in a beautiful setting in the bottom of a large Coulee (large flat valley).

The Coulee Dry Falls is a geological wonder of North America. Carved by Ice Age floods more than 13,000 years ago, the former waterfall was once four times the size of Niagara Falls. Today, the 400-foot-high, 3.5-mile-wide cliff overlooks a big sky and a landscape of deep gorges and dark, reflective lakes. The park is a notable site along the National Ice Age Floods Geologic Trail.

We had a group dinner at La Prasa Mexican Restaurant before heading to the Dam light show. Very good food and HUGE Margarita. The group also surprised me with a Mexican birthday cake.

Grand Coulee Dam Laser Light Show. This was a nice event. They open the top gates slightly to let water fall over the dam to create a white screen for the laser show. Very impressive.

We hiked the Umatilla Rock on Friday morning, and then hiked the Caribou Trail & Deep Late Trail on Saturday morning before leaving.

We visited the Dry Falls Visitor Center to learn about how the coulee was formed from Ranger Dave. Very interesting.

Visits: 41

Pendleton Factory Tour

We toured the Pendelton Factory where they produce famous blankets. They actually take raw (dyed) wool and make the yarn before weaving it into blankets. It is a 24/5 operation that is quite fascinating. The yarn making equipment is quite old and still impressive.

Pam bought a classic Pendelton Wool Throw for the Airstream. Very nice and warm.

Pendleton Mill Factory Tour

Visits: 36

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