July21 Mt St Helens,WA to Columbia River Gorge,OR-Phil 012

July 21st- Day 13-Mt St Helens. WA and Columbia River Gorge,OR

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July 22nd 2009
Greetings from Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Cascade Falls, Oregon! I am writing this blog while "fancy camping" in a KOA campground sitting at the picnic table while Phil is building a fire. This is our 14th state in 13 days! We got up from our campsight this morning to take a look around. We had no idea what it looked like since we got in so late last night. Not too bad. Nice s ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon » Columbia River Gorge » Cascade Locks

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