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Day 102
Friday, August 26, 2016
☀️ 57 °F
Altitude: 5,735 ft
Canada Bears Hump 49.07592, -113.9117949°4’33” N 113°54’42” W
Lethbridge /Waterton Lakes National Park
August 26, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Thursday was spent exploring Lethbridge where we visited the Gault Museum http://galtmuseum.com then hiked to Fort Whoop Up http://fortwhoopup.com/, great views of the High Level Bridge from the trailhttp://www.visitlethbridge.com/mobile/profile.a…
You really know you're in Canada when there's poutine at Costco's snack bar...yummy!

Friday we traveled to Waterton Lakes National Park. http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/waterton/index… where we stopped at Cameron Falls and the Prince of Wales Hotel then hiked Red Rock Canyon and Crandell Lake. Beautiful! We finally saw a black bear... far away on a slope😀🐻Read more
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Day 103
Saturday, August 27, 2016
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 3,225 ft
United States Abbot Creek 48.38707, -114.0433648°23’13” N 114°2’36” W
Hungry Horse, Montana
August 27, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We departed Magrath Saturday and arrived at Mt Meadows RV Park in Hungry Horse this afternoon.
We had a wonderful 28 days exploring Canada. We'll miss their excellent highways, national parks, paved multiuse paths, friendly people and favorable exchange rate (though net cost was about even because goods and services are about 25% higher). Good to be back in the USA... missed miles, gallons, fahrenheit, pounds and unlimited data on our phones!
Sunday we took in Kalispell, Whitefish, Whitefish Lake and Hungry Horse Dam and Reservoir. We treated ourselves at the Huckleberry Pie and Jam Factory... delicious homemade huckleberry pie and ice cream.Read more
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Day 105
Monday, August 29, 2016 at 8:19 PM
🌙 64 °F
Altitude: 6,640 ft
United States Logan Pass 48.6953, -113.71848°41’43” N 113°43’5” W
Glacier National Park
August 29, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
We drove east on Going to the Sun Road for our best hike so far. Logan Pass to Hidden Lake on the Continental Divide, a bit of a grind but well worth the effort. Wildflowers, marmots, mountain goats and gorgeous views.
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Day 106
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 3,235 ft
United States McDonald Falls 48.63971, -113.8641848°38’23” N 113°51’51” W
Glacier National Park
August 30, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Back to Glacier to visit the Apgar Visitor Center, Lake McDonald Lodge and Apgar Village. We had a beautiful hike along McDonald Creek, to and beyond McDonald Falls. We spied a black bear and her cub!
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Day 108
Thursday, September 1, 2016
⛅ 68 °F
Altitude: 2,175 ft
United States Deer Park, Deer Park Airport 47.97261, -117.4470347°58’21” N 117°26’49” W
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Deer Park, WA
September 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We departed Hungry Horse on Wednesday. The drive to Spokane RV Resort in Deer Park was uneventful with scenic water views along Flathead Lake, the Clark Fork River and Lake Couer d'Alene.
We started Thursday in Spokane at Pig Out in the Park. We listened to music and ate a brick of taco curly fries and deep fried lasagna...YUM, we definitely satisfied our carnival food craving for this year! http://www.spokanepigout.com/program
Had to burn some calories so we biked the Spokane River Centennial Trail. The trail took us across numerous bridges, through parks, along ridges and at water level with beautiful views of the river, falls and downtown.Read more
yuck
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Traveler Delicious greasy yuck😋
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Day 110
Saturday, September 3, 2016
⛅ 61 °F
Altitude: 2,211 ft
United States Manito Park 47.63942, -117.409447°38’22” N 117°24’34” W
Spokane, United States
September 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We spent the morning strolling Manito Park and Botanical Gardens. We've really enjoyed our stay in Spokane, it's a lovely city.
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Day 114
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 571 ft
United States City of Kennewick 46.19457, -119.2826646°11’40” N 119°16’58” W
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Kennewick, WA
September 7, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Reached our destination, Columbia Sun RV Resort in Kennewick, on Sunday. We had perfect weather for our journey and Debbie even managed to drive for an hour. We were treated to burgers upon our arrival and a wine tasting later that evening.
Monday we rode our bikes on the Sacajawea Heritage Trail along the Columbia River. Tuesday was spent visiting The Reach Museum. Fascinating history of Hanford and the Manhattan Project as well as the geology and history of the Tri Cities.
http://visitthereach.org/
Kuma got shampooed and clipped on Wednesday...he's now well groomed and odor free.Read more
Hey deb, you look real cool.
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Traveler Thanks!
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Kind of like piloting the starship 'Enterprise' ...right? lol!!
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Traveler Yes! Without warp speed.
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Day 120
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
☀️ 70 °F
Altitude: 686 ft
United States Welling Reservoir 45.42158, -122.3056545°25’18” N 122°18’20” W
Home Base
September 13, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We arrived back in Oregon at our home base in Boring on Thursday, 9/8, and spent a busy 6 days trimming hedges, cleaning the moho and celebrating. Our talented neighbor, Pat, designed and constructed an awesome weathervane for our storage building. My mother in law, Sharon, and I got our Clackamas County Library cards and signed onto their digital lending program. Sharon and I treated ourselves to pedicures. Randy put his new smoker to good use when we celebrated Sharon's 80th birthday and our son Kyle's 28th with a family picnic. Randy and I took Sharon out to lunch and a movie.Read more
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Day 122
Thursday, September 15, 2016
☀️ 64 °F
Altitude: 16 ft
United States Nehalem Spit 45.68597, -123.9368145°41’9” N 123°56’13” W
Nehalem, OR
September 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We spent two nights at Nehalem Bay State Park.
Long walks on the beach and through the campground. Visiting with friends Jim and Kathy and their family. Ate AMAZING smoked ribs, brisket and pork prepared by Kathy's brother, John, a prize winning pit master.Read more
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Day 128
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
☀️ 63 °F
Altitude: 23 ft
United States Bear Valley 45.99762, -123.9078845°59’51” N 123°54’28” W
Seaside, Oregon
September 21, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Friday we headed north to the Seaside Thousand Trails RV Resort. We took a long bike ride along the promenade and all points in between.... It was a good thing we did because our bikes were stolen the next night😣
Sunday we hit Astoria's Sunday Market then crossed the bridge into Washington and putzed around Long Beach.
We discovered Grizzly Tuna in Seaside, another excellent source for albacore tuna fish and chips. IMHO they're as good a the Bowpicker in Astoria.
Tuesday we spent a wonderful afternoon at Nehalem Bay State Park playing cards and visiting with Kathy, Jim, Linda, Dennis, Judy and Dick.
Wednesday we hiked Tillamook Head. The trail was a bit muddy and we had to maneuver around some landslides but it was well worth it as we were rewarded with amazing views.Read more
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Day 141
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
☁️ 55 °F
Altitude: 686 ft
United States Welling Reservoir 45.42163, -122.3057145°25’18” N 122°18’21” W
Home Base
October 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Back to Boring on Sept 22nd just in time to celebrate Kyle's 28th birthday and help with autumn leaf cleanup. 🍁
We attended a barbecue in celebration of our family friends Carl and Val's son, Wesley's marriage to Dolly... delicious food and wonderful company.
Visited other friends and family during our stay and celebrated Debbie's 61st birthday.Read more
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Day 148
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
☁️ 46 °F
Altitude: 2,802 ft
United States Smith Rock 44.36123, -121.1495944°21’40” N 121°8’59” W
Smith Rock State Park
October 11, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We spent a our last day hiking Smith Rock... great trails and gorgeous views, as native Oregonians how have we not hiked this before?
Stopped at a pumpkin patch and the Crooked River High Bridge on the way back to camp.Read more
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Day 149
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
☀️ 54 °F
Altitude: 1,581 ft
United States Willow Creek 44.67259, -121.230844°40’21” N 121°13’51” W
Lake Simtustus Oct 5-12
October 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Met our friends Chad & Leslie, Dean & Lesa and Jim & Kathy at Lake Simtustus for Octoberfest.
Enjoyed a week of perfect fall weather visiting, fishing, eating, drinking and celebrating our friendship. As usual Debbie & Carl put on a fantastic Octoberfest with great food, music and beer.Read more
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Day 157
Thursday, October 20, 2016
🌧 59 °F
Altitude: 686 ft
United States Welling Reservoir 45.42163, -122.3056545°25’18” N 122°18’20” W
Boring, Oregon
October 20, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Back to Home Base for 9 nights.

We braved a very stormy night for dinner and a show. My sister, Marcia, took Kelsie and I to Broadway's Next Hit Musical, a wonderful birthday present.
http://www.broadwaysnexthitmusical.com/home
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The kids treated Randy and I to Evil Dead The Musical, performed at the Alberta Rose Theater. https://www.facebook.com/EvilPortland/
We began our evening with dinner at Pine State
Biscuits... YUM and ended the evening with donuts. A great evening with two of our favorite people.

We were also treated to a movie, Deepwater Horizon which was excellent, and lunch by Randy's mom, Sharon.Read more
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Day 159
Saturday, October 22, 2016
⛅ 55 °F
Altitude: 148 ft
United States McMinnville Municipal Airport 45.20302, -123.1349445°12’11” N 123°8’6” W
McMinnville, Oregon
October 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We met our good friends Chad & Leslie and Dean & Lesa for a wonderful weekend at the Olde Stone Village RV Park located next door to the Evergreen Aviation Museum.

Catching up, cocktails and appetizers at our place Friday.

Saturday we all headed to downtown McMinnville for bloody marys at the Community Plate, wine tasting at Naked Winery and Eola Vineyards, cocktails at McMenamins Hotel Oregon Cellar Bar and shopping. That evening we enjoyed a delicious mini Octoberfest dinner hosted by Chad & Leslie.

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Day 168
Monday, October 31, 2016
🌧 54 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
United States Kiwanda Creek 45.09339, -123.9751945°5’36” N 123°58’31” W
Neskowin, Oregon
October 31, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 54 °F
We spent nine nights at Neskowin Creek RV Resort where bunnies abound. We enjoyed three days of dry weather and six of rain. Took beach walks when we could, read, watched movies, drove up north for cheese tasting at Tillamook and Blue Heron Creameries. Had lunch at the Fish Peddler in Bay City and at Otis Pizzaria/Pronto Pups, breakfast at the Otis Cafe. Went to the Lincoln City Farmer's Market, held at the Cultural Center, and took in a textiles exhibit there as well.Read more
Uh, wouldn't that be South that you drove, my directionally challenged sister?
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TravelerNooo.... Neskowin is north of Lincoln City and South of Tillamook. Are you thinking of Nehalem?
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Day 174
Sunday, November 6, 2016
⛅ 57 °F
Altitude: 49 ft
United States Salmon Creek 44.86056, -124.0414344°51’38” N 124°2’29” W
Depoe Bay, Oregon
November 6, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
We headed south for our annual stay at Sea and Sand one of our favorite parks along the Oregon coast. We spent one day poking around Nye Beach and Newport's historic bay front. We visited the Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center and were entertained by the sea lions lounging on the dock. On the way back to camp we stopped at Boiler Bay and watched the waves crashing on the rocks.
Our friends Chad & Leslie and Dean & Lesa drove over for the weekend. On Saturday we went to Depoe Bay for cocktails at the Sea Hag and pizza at the Tide Pool Pub, both annual traditions.
Monday we drove to Taft for lunch at Hwy 101 Burger then up to Roads End. The weather was much more cooperative this week so we were able to get Kuma out for some nice beach walks.Read more
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Day 221
Friday, December 23, 2016 at 2:46 AM
🌧 36 °F
Altitude: 686 ft
United States Welling Reservoir 45.42156, -122.3056545°25’18” N 122°18’20” W
Family Time
December 23, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 36 °F
We spent quality time connecting with family during our autumnal stay at our home base in Boring, OR.

Since we no longer have a "sticks and bricks" home we co-hosted Thanksgiving dinner at Auntie Aki and Uncle Kay's. My sister Marcia made a delicious turkey. The next weekend we attended an open house in the Dalles... great remodel of your home Hinatsu family!

Terri hosted a delicious dinner for Jan and I.
Pedicures for Sharon and I.

We enjoyed live performances at the Alberta Rose, Gerding and Winningstad theaters where we saw Livewire, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, White Album Christmas and Christmas Tuna. We also took in the dinner show at Tony Starlight's. Our nights out were Christmas gifts to and from family... I can't think of a better present than memories made with loved ones.

We also spent time playing cards and wii bowling with Sharon and Larry and enjoying?!? the snow and ice.Read more
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Day 229
Saturday, December 31, 2016
☁️ 32 °F
Altitude: 686 ft
United States Welling Reservoir 45.42154, -122.3056645°25’18” N 122°18’20” W
Happy Holidays
December 31, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 32 °F
We celebrated Christmas Eve at Uncle Kay and Auntie Aki's, a dinner traditionally hosted by Randy and Debbie. Randy prepared his famous smoked prime rib... YUM!
Christmas brunch was held at our home base in Boring at Sharon and Larry's then back over to Kay and Aki's for a delicious seafood dinner provided by Aki and prepared by my sister Marcia.
Mid week we had a lovely sunset drive along the Columbia River while on our way to meet Kyle and Kelly at Bernie's Southern Bistro for happy hour.
We ushered in the new year by enjoying a delectable Japanese dinner prepared by Debbie's cousins: Sally, Michele and Diana.
Thank you so much for carrying on this family tradition... Bachan (Grandma) would be proud!
Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017!Read more
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January 1, 2017