After a few great days of generous home cookin', truck fixin' and family catch-n-upin', we're OFFICIALLY on the road!  Although I have to say, we were getting mighty comfortable in good ol' Mica, WA...

LOTS of laughs...

Playing with Milly...

Catching up with Grandpa... 

We even attended a FHS district track meet, for old times sake!  

But after a week, it was time for us to hit the road. 

We headed south with the goal of exploring Hells Canyon, North America's deepest gorge.  Day one on the road led us to Lewiston, Idaho, where the winds were high and the road was steep!  

After making a much needed pit stop in town for a refreshing beer, we continued south to Fields Spring State Park in the furthest SE corner of Washington.  Campsites were modest and we had the place to ourselves.  With the exception of John, of course, a hilarious old guy who has traveled all over the country in a camper and found much joy in checking out the Dodge Mahal!

After a great nights sleep, we made the trek on down to the southern tip of Hells Canyon, via the town of Joseph, OR, to discover the last road needed to finalize our journey was still snowed in.  So we turned around, back tracked a little, and headed east.  Although we didn't quite make our destination, the drive alone was STUNNING!  Windy roads and deep, narrow canyons certainly made an impression and we will be back!  

We found ourselves in Bend, OR for a great weekend of relaxing and exploring.  The drive through eastern Oregon has led us through steep canyons, high desert, alpine forests, mountainous landscapes and endless, rustic cattle ranches.  It was absolutely gorgeous.  If you find yourself in eastern Oregon, head off the main road and you won't be disappointed.   

On another note, we've got the Dodge Mahal lookin' classy! 

Until next time.