Are you surprised that we took another last minute road trip? I'm not!
This time we headed north to the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia river is huge and borders Washington and Oregon. Of course we had to take the scenic route so we were privileged with spectacular views of Mt Hood, Mt Jefferson, The Three Sisters, Mt Adams and all sorts of valleys, trees, streams, and rivers. Oregon really has to be the most beautiful state!
Once we made it to our destination, we lucked out and had a chance to go on a boat to see the gorge in all it's glory. The kids LOVED it and really hope we can get a boat of our own someday! They each got a turn to "drive" and thought that was the coolest thing ever!
Then we decided to go check out Multnomah falls. It is the nations second largest year round waterfall. We ate dinner at the restaurant near the base of the falls and then decided to hike up to the top! Daddy tried to talk us out of going all the way to the top after finding out there were 11 switchbacks, but for once the kids, even Jaco really wanted to go, so daddy lost and up the mountain we went. It was really steep and a great workout! Care Bear got carried a little but she did really good as did the other two. We promised a snow cone at the bottom of the hike and boy did we have some ticked off kids when we made it back down and found out the snack shack had closed just a few minutes before!
I think the highlight of the trip for the kids was sleeping at a hotel. They LOVE hotels! They especially enjoyed the great continental breakfast, the elevators, and the electronic key! Simple entertainment!
The drive home was long and the kids were done with the car, but we made it back in one piece and we still love each other so it was totally worth it!
This time we headed north to the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia river is huge and borders Washington and Oregon. Of course we had to take the scenic route so we were privileged with spectacular views of Mt Hood, Mt Jefferson, The Three Sisters, Mt Adams and all sorts of valleys, trees, streams, and rivers. Oregon really has to be the most beautiful state!
Once we made it to our destination, we lucked out and had a chance to go on a boat to see the gorge in all it's glory. The kids LOVED it and really hope we can get a boat of our own someday! They each got a turn to "drive" and thought that was the coolest thing ever!
Then we decided to go check out Multnomah falls. It is the nations second largest year round waterfall. We ate dinner at the restaurant near the base of the falls and then decided to hike up to the top! Daddy tried to talk us out of going all the way to the top after finding out there were 11 switchbacks, but for once the kids, even Jaco really wanted to go, so daddy lost and up the mountain we went. It was really steep and a great workout! Care Bear got carried a little but she did really good as did the other two. We promised a snow cone at the bottom of the hike and boy did we have some ticked off kids when we made it back down and found out the snack shack had closed just a few minutes before!
I think the highlight of the trip for the kids was sleeping at a hotel. They LOVE hotels! They especially enjoyed the great continental breakfast, the elevators, and the electronic key! Simple entertainment!
The drive home was long and the kids were done with the car, but we made it back in one piece and we still love each other so it was totally worth it!
3 comments:
That really is a beautiful place...someday we will see for ourselves!
We are really happy for you!!! I haven't read your blog for awhile, and when I saw the blog about Jake, I had to laugh HARD! I am so pleased that it washed well for you! You are a good mom, just like your own! See you soon!
Those pics are beautiful! Alaska is pretty as well, but only green for about 3 months. :)
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