Getting closer to Washtucna I took pics of the outcroppings of Yakima basalt :
Over to Hwy.395 and headed south to the Tri-Cities. Crossed the Columbia and took I-82 south and crossed the Columbia again and caught I-84 west. Here's me dropping down into the start of the gorge a little west of Arlington :
Gorgeous day .. wasn't it? When I arrived at The Dalles, I headed up Hwy.197 to get a better view of Mt.Hood and The Dalles :
I wanted to see some of our beautiful waterfalls, so I took the exit for Ainsworth State Park and headed to the first one, Horsetail Falls.
You can see all of the falls by driving on the Historic Columbia River Highway (US 30). The falls you'll see from west-to-east will be : Horsetail, Oneonta, Multnomah (the granddaddy of them all), Wahkeena, Bridal Veil, Shepperds Dell, and Latourell. Well worth the visits. And then - you can have a marvelous view if you drive up to the Vista House at Crown Point!
What a perfect day to end this monumental 31-day road trip. It all started in Seattle after a wonderful birthday party weekend for Cameron. So many wonderful small highways and roads and small towns. So much Americana. So many historic places. And to .. finally see Washington DC ! Wow. And to .. enjoy several college lacrosse games of teams that I've watched on TV for years! What a treat!
THANKS! to all of my hosts .. friends and relatives, all very special people. You gave me unforgettable moments and memories. You shared your dogs, kids and community with me. Thank you for your warmth and hugs and fellowship. I am less lonely because of you. Till we meet again. ❤
start odometer : 113478
5/7 odometer : 113837
day miles : 359
TOTAL trip miles : 6928
Joe,
ReplyDeleteIt was so great to see you again. Thanks for the blog and pics! I applaud you for your trek along the scenic routes. and doing it by your lonesome. That took some perseverance! Continue to live well, my friend.