I’m out to prove that it’s a big dam country. This morning started out rainy in Duvall. Made the first route call based on which dam I wanted to see. Grand Coulee, very cool, very big, but I’ve Seen It. So I chose a new (to me) dam whose name I liked. Priest Rapids Dam near …
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It’s a Big Dam Country — Day 2
There were no dams today. There’s a fabulous one on tap for first thing tomorrow but my plans to shoot at sunset were overwhelmed by my need for dinner, a shower, and sleep. What there was today was US 12 which follows the Clearwater River between Lewiston ID and Helena MT. Totally wonderful. Except for the …
It’s a Dam Big Country — Day 3
A late start this morning. First up the Canyon Ferry dam about 20 miles southeast of Helena MT. The lake behind it is huge and full of boats and fishing and stuff. From the ‘front’ it’s not a very impressive dam. To reach the visitors’ center (closed) and an entire suburb of Helena you drive across the dam. It …
It’s a Dam Big Country — Day 4
From Roundup, MT to Mobridge, SD. Not much happened today. I got up. I had breakfast at the local diner. Sat at the counter and talked to the locals. Two of three had family in Seattle and environs. Funny old guys. Put gas in the Shark. Drove. Eastern Montana, a chunk of southwestern North Dakota, and …
It’s a Dam Big Country — Day 5
Yipes, it’s a late on tonight. A big day. Three dams and approx. 400 miles. Started in Mobridge, SD. (Left my pillow behind in the motel — not a good start) Then missed the first turn. From hwy 12 to hwy 83. But I found this in the little turn around… Click on the image to read the full …
It’s a Dam Big Country — Day 6
I’m taking a day off from driving. I arrived in Panora, IA yesterday afternoon much in need of rest. I’ve done laundry, washed my car, sorted some pictures, played with my mother-in-law’s dog, and eaten way too much. It’s all good. Here’s were I was and what I did Tuesday the 19th (Day 6). I started the …
It’s a Big Dam Country — Day 7
I think I should decide whether it’s a big dam or a dam big country… Today was a rest day (on the seventh day and all that) I spent some time exploring Panora. There’s a neat little historic village. The original railroad depot was moved down here when the railroad left in the 60s. Here’s a glance …
It’s a Big Dam Country — Day 8
Mostly driving today. A few interesting detours. Some planned some not. I left Panora around 9. Made my way to West Des Moines via some lovely parkways to nowhere. Found a Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks and got an iced latte. Officially summer now. Tried to plan a reasonable route for general easterliness and failed. …
It’s a Big Dam Country — Day 9
I’m getting a little nervous about making my date in Pittsburgh. Today I did 350 miles. The first 200 miles took 6 hours. The last 150 miles about 2. So here are the highlights of the first 200 miles. I started on the west side of Decatur and headed through town on Hwy 36. At the center of the older section …
It’s a Big Dam Country — Day 10
A day late — because the internet connection isn’t consistent. Finally home. Old home that is. I rode the interstate from Columbus to Pittsburgh. The first unbroken interstate stretch of this trip. Ugh. I just wanted to be here (Pittsburgh) rather than there (Columbus) as fast as possible. No road pictures today. Instead a few shots from around …