This week's Sunday Drive from our home in Vancouver Washington took us up the famous Columbia River gorge. We had been leaning strongly for another drive to the Coast however, with rain showers upon us, we felt we'd have drier and sunnier weather by heading East -- boy we were right!!!
This day we decided to take most of the Drive on the Oregon side of the River on Interstate 84. Our first stop for shopping and lunch was in Hood River, Oregon. The Old Downtown has many fun shops (Antiques, Jewelry, Art, Windsurfing, Fly-Fishing, White-Water sports, Cycling, Up-scale Clothing, etc.) and many nice restaurants and cafes.
With the summer weather, and almost ever-present wind at
this location, the Hood River / Bingen - White Salmon, WA area has become a
Mecca for Windsurfers and Kite-Boarders. Today we saw many colorful sails
and kites as the participants in these sports gave us a free show.
After
completing lunch, our final destination was at the
Maryhill Museum and the
Maryhill Arts Festival
being held that weekend. Since we were on the Oregon side of the river,
and the Museum was on the Washington side, we chose to cross the River at the
US-197 Bridge at The Dalles. This particular crossing takes the traveler
quite close to the down-stream side of The Dalles Dam showing the major
spill-ways, with four or five in operation this day.
Upon
arrival at the museum, which is just short of milepost 99 on SR-14, we parked
and enjoyed the pleasant summer breeze blowing through the grounds of this oasis
in the semi-arid part of eastern Washington. The artisans and musicians
provided for a very peaceful and rejuvenating afternoon; and have us penciling
in the event for a Sunday Drive in August next year!
Returning
we decided to cross the rickety US-97 bridge at Biggs, and get back on I-84.
This bridge is slated to close at the end of the Summer 2007 travel season, with
repair work to start in 2008. If you have future travel plans, make sure
you check on the status of this bridge prior to including this crossing as a
part of your route.
Hoping you have many Safe and Pleasant Travels!!!
Kathryn Alexander & John Slocum, Alexander
∞ Slocum Real Estate Team
Route Options from the Portland / Vancouver metro area:
Interstate 84 on the Oregon side;
SR-14 on the Washington side;
Distances (approximate) to Maryhill Museum:
Portland (PDX), OR = 105
Vancouver, WA = 112
Google Map from PDX to Maryhill Museum (you may replace "PDX" for your origination address to customize your own route map!).
This Article is a courtesy of John Slocum and Kathryn Alexander, Vancouver WA Homes, and REMAX Vancouver WA.
Stories related to living in Vancouver Washington: Vancouver Washington Moving Resources: Part 102 |
Miscellaneous Vancouver Washington Reports: Vancouver Washington Weekend Trips: The Columbia River Gorge to Maryhill Museum, August 2007 |
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