Mesa, WA

Portland, OR - Our First Destination

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July 3rd 2005
July 3 We headed out of Missoula with Cheryl driving. We soon were in the mountains as we crossed into Idaho & Washington. Again, this would be a great place for a destination on a future trip. We hit a geocache in Idaho, then crossed into Washington. I couldn’t believe how barren & desolate eastern Washington is. When I think of Washington, I think of Seattle, Olympic National Park, San Ju ... read more

North America » United States

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more