The Weekend in Photos

This past weekend was whirlwind crazy.  Last time we spoke, Scott and I were snuggled away in the cozy town of Leavenworth.  The next few days would bring a long drive through some of the most beautiful part of the United States we have seen so far.

I could spend hours telling you about all of it, but I will let the photos (and a few words) tell you instead.

Did you know that the world’s largest concrete structure exists in Washington State. 



The Grand Coulee Dam is almost three times the size of Hoover Dam in Las Vegas.  It is sometimes considered the eighth wonder of the world.

We stopped in Spokane to visit the Clay Family.  Tim and Crystal showed off their new house (VERY EXCITING!!!).



Alex showed us how he can now ride his bike all the way around his neighborhood.



Ashley showed me all of her Barbies.  Some of her Barbies are really old (they belonged to her mom!).



And Zack showed us what happens if you don’t pull up on your handlebars when you go to jump the curb!



It was a wonderful visit!

From Spokane we headed East to the border of Idaho and Montana to the area known as Taft.  A side note, Taft was a thriving railroad town founded in 1908.  The entire town burned to the ground in “The Big Burn” wildfire on August 20, 1910.  Nothing remains of the town.

This area is now known for the Route of the Hiawatha Bike Trail.  This trail used to be the main railroad line.  It has now been converted to an awesome bike ride.  We rented bikes and rode the seventeen mile trail.



The trail winds through 10 tunnels and 7 high trestles.  This includes the 1.66 mile Taft tunnel at the very beginning of the ride.







Here I am at the end.  I could see the truck; I wasn’t about to stop!

Heading to Ontario for the final leg of this journey.  On the way we stopped at the Nez Perce National Historic Park.  Scott found a great place to enjoy the shade.



He also got another stamp in his National Park Passport.



Ontario means getting to see Patty. 


We had a great couple of days to catch up with everything that has been going on with the family.  The three of us also ventured over to Boise for a day of shopping and fun.  After getting the scheduled appointments out of the way, we chowed down at our favorite local hangout, Donnie Mac’s Trailer Park Cuisine.


The day ended with a perfect sunset.  The sunsets are one of my favorite things about Ontario.



What a crazy six days.

Now we are at home, regrouping for our actual summer vacation.  Saturday morning will be here before we know it and the road will be calling early in the morning. 

Be sure to tune back in for all the happenings on our trip to the Dakotas.