Leaving Ogden, Utah at daybreak, we've enjoyed another day of stunning scenery and have arrived safely in Oregon. Once again, the weather gods smiled on us and we had clear sailing with only a little daunting driving (such as the six-mile downhill grade into Pendleton at sunset). On the way, we enjoyed a fun break for lunch at a brew pub across from the site of tomorrow's NIU Huskies game at the "U-Drove Humanitarian Bowl" in Boise, Idaho. We showed the NIU colors, took a picture of the stadium, took Cully for a much-needed walk on a nearby bike trail and drove on.
Go Huskies!!
In the morning, we head out for Eugene and the last leg of this part of our northwestern holiday adventure. Since the previously predicted "big snow storm" seems like it will pass south of us (and what's a few inches snow with mild temperatures to us midwesterners anyway?) we plan some sightseeing along the Columbia River Gorge, Hood River, and Portland on the way. Meanwhile, we are very thankful for our great trip thus far and all three of us are eager to wrap up this trip and settle in for Christmas with the family. We send you our warmest wishes too!
L, B & C
Multnomah Falls off the scenic highway! I forgot to mention it in my email but you have to stop and see it!!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like a great trip! I recognize the sites of the NE Oregon photos--and that 6-mile downhill grade into Pendleton used to wind even more (locals call it Cabbage Hill). Happy new year from Reno.
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