6/25/2926
Today we headed north past Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams, across the Columbia River (narrow bridge). Our fuel stop in Hood River, OR was just before the bridge. At that point, we had to decide on a route, a busy interstate or a quiet road- Route 141, then Mt. Adams road that turned into Forest Road 23 in the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. Forest Road 23 turned to gravel after 30 + miles. BIG MISTAKE! The sign said unpaved for 11 miles. That was an understatement!! Potholes of various sizes and depths were almost constant. We traversed back and forth to avoid the worst ones. It took both of us to spot the hazards. Items in our cabinets bounced back and forth. It took us 60+ minutes to go 11 miles. Stressful-Yes! It was the worst road we've ever traveled, including Alaska. At least there were no fires in the area and it wasn't raining. Ron has nerves of steel!! We are staying at Cabela's in Yakima, Washington.
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| Mt. Hood |
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| Narrow bridge over the Columbia River |
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| Mt. Adams |
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| Looks smooth but it is NOT |
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Children's shoes hanging on a post on the gravel road.
Significance unknown. |
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| After the gravel road. Pretty. |
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| On the way to Yakima, WA |
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