Tag: hells canyon

Over the mountains and through the woods

The intrepid duo - self portraits using the old 'hold-the-GoPro-in-the-air' technique.

NF-52

Open range.

Watch out for wildlife. Want to make sure this cow doesn't bolt in front of us as we passed.

Umatilla National Forest, looking west. Taken at the yellow dot.

Our unofficial 'we were here' shot.

Inspiration for a new restaurant name...the Butterfly Grill

Got Canyon?

We rolled into Joseph and immediately met the Sheriff. She invited us to put our bikes on the side to let the town parade go by.

View from Hells Canyon Lookout. Other side is Idaho.

The approach to Hells Canyon Lookout.

Hells Canyon looking north.

Heading into Baker City.

Almost done for the day.

Lights out at Union Creek.

Hells Canyon Weekender

The plan was simple: zip over the mountains and through farmland to the lower right corner of the state, drop down to Hells Canyon, exit out to Baker City, then roam back via the Umatilla National Forest to the Columbia River, up to Yakmia, and back to the comfort of our driveways. Full route details are here via Bing (http://binged.it/N6PAWO), and an embedded view via Spotwalla:

Green dots are the signal all is well, yellow dots means you can get an outstanding photo.

On the road in central Washington

Only 99 degrees

Night 1 spent at Field Springs State Park

Field Springs State Park

At the border of Field Springs State Park

Route 129 southbound: Washington in the foreground, Oregon in the background.