Cowichan Valley is the region where we drove back and forth to meet Betsy’s appointed repair schedule. Our campgrounds were at Crofton, Chemainus, and Duncan, which make up some of the communities surrounding the area. It wasn’t a bad place to be stuck for a few extra days, as it offered many activities and gorgeous … More Back to Jammin’ on Down the Road – Cowichan Valley, BC
The picture of Vancouver Island that I had in my mind was quickly erased as we drove to our next stop. The island was bustling with activity, and traffic slowed us down on some of the very mountainous roads. I had imagined a remote, less populated place with few services, which describes a good part … More Betsy, don’t fail us now! – Crofton, BC
Crossing borders with Betsy can be a bit stressful. A large RV has many more potential hiding places than a car does, and the Border Patrol is suspicious of what might be in there even if you honestly declare every item you’re aware of. On this, our 29th border crossing, the three rigs in front … More It Finally Happened – Sidney, BC, Canada
After a week of playing in the mountains near Winthrop, it was time for Betsy to hit the North Cascades Scenic Highway. We headed west over the highest elevation at Washington Pass (5,477′) all the way down to 26′ in Anacortes. Our ears were definitely popping on this drive!
What an absolutely stellar hike we took here! We both agreed Maple Pass Loop Trail was our favorite hike so far this year. But I’m getting ahead of myself… At first I was just going to lump this hike with my previous post about Winthrop, but this hike was so amazing that it deserved its … More What a Hike! Maple Pass Loop Trail – Washington
Our destination in north-central Washington was the little town of Winthrop, located in the northern portion of Methow Valley along North Cascades Highway 20. It’s surrounded by incredible vistas, ranch lands and soaring mountains. Our one-week stay was at Pine Near RV Park, only a stone’s throw from downtown Winthrop. Once we got hooked up … More A Small Town With a Western Flair – Winthrop, WA
Exiting Oregon, we crossed into eastern Washington on a new-to-us route. We loved the COE (Corps of Engineers) Plymouth Park even as we were setting up camp. It’s well managed and maintained, spacious and quiet with level sites – nice! The folks at the gate were so friendly that we had a chat with them … More Blazing Across Eastern Washington
Like the emigrants before us, we continued our northward trajectory and crossed into eastern Oregon. We wanted to stay at Baker, close to the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, but due to a rally event all campgrounds were fully booked. That seems to be happening more and more often these days… So instead, Betsy … More Breezing over the Oregon Trail – Eastern Oregon
Crossing into Idaho from Nevada, the scenery quickly changed from mountains to acres and acres of farmland. The local spuds had welcomed us back to their state. While here, our home base for a week was at Three Island Crossings State Park, where we immediately noticed their amazing grass-watering regimen. A lady there was strictly … More Breezing Over the Oregon Trail in Southwestern Idaho
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