• North Coast to West Coast
    Ger Yang with face mask to partially help with wildfire smoke
    Farm field watering systemApple tree farms along the roadsideColumbia River edgeTeam picture - Jack, Ger, Bo, ChrisColumbia River edgeColumbia River edgeColumbia River edgeColumbia ridge to the valley roads belowApple truck lost braking and stopped into the hill by the trailColumbia River edge

    Arrived at Vantage, Washington

    Sep 6–7, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    Wildfires in the area resulting in heavy smoke and causing very high air pollution levels. The smoke blocked out the sun today. Breathing was a labor in this environment.
    A 47 mile ride today with 1,700 ft of ascent and fast down hill runs toward the Columbia river. We crossed the Columbia River on a former train bridge while riding the John Wayne Pioneer trail / Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
    It is harvest time with apples, potatoes and onions falling off the trucks and onto the roadside, could possibly make dinner. An apple truck lost braking on the downhill and ended up stuck next to the trail.
    Vantage, WA, is known for Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park and Desert landscape views along the Columbia River.    Read more