Bainbridge Island Visit

This week Gabbie and I drove up to Bainbridge Island, Washington to see my folks and do some crabbing. We caught nine keepers in total, seals swam near the boat, and besides the little thunderstorm/lightning storm, the weather was perfect. Thanks mom and dad for being such awesome parents. Thank you also to the Siberian wildfire for the spectacular sunsets you gave us.

Road Trip Snapshots

It took Almost seven hours to get to the Malheur National Forest from Portland. We even managed to stop at the Pendleton Mill Shop/Oulet (no mom, I didn't return the bag you gave me). Did you know that they upholster furniture? My favorite stops were in little towns, like Canyon City. Gabbie and are ready to move.

Magone Lake

Our third night camping we roughed it in cots on a lakeside camp ground. It offered the exact peace and quiet we needed for the 4th of July. In the middle of the night, a deer sniffed Gabbie's sleeping bag. An alerted Elvis spooked her and she ran.

Malheur National Forest - Deer Creek Station

Another excellent Forest Service rental, Deer Creek offered propane with gas lighting wall fixtures, a fire pit, and peace. A place where "wild horses frequent" our short stay made an impression on us. We will be back - next time for a week.

Malheur National Forest - Fall Mountain Lookout

This week Gabbie and I drove south of John Day and stayed in a Forest Service fire lookout station. Equipped with electricity and a 360 degree view of blue mountains, this place was a blast.