The Road to Home

So it's time to head home. The road traveled is always a story unto itself and we have certainly enjoyed the ride. Along the way home we've gone from the barren desert to the forest. More and more vegetation. The vast difference between the Anza Borrego Desert and the rainforest of the Pacific Northwest is as diverse as America and Americans themselves. As we roll down the road you get some windshield time that allows you to think and reflect once in awhile. This land is one incredible place. Physically and mentally. God Bless America!!

Welcome Home

Northern California foothills.

Approaching Lake Shasta.

A guy could live quite comfortably here.

OREGUN!!

We stopped in a rest area for lunch and came across some very interesting trailers. Some crafted by individuals and some factory built.

 There are signs along the way from about Medford to Roseburg that mention the Applegate Trail. We didn't stop to find out about it on this trip but we put it on the list of things to do next time.

Might have to test out this kitchen - "Heaven on Earth Restaurant."

Seven Feathers was our stop for the night.

We didn't hit the casino but the RV park was a welcome surprise. What a nice park at Oregon milepost 99.

Park entrance.

The morning clouds came in with mist. Hadn't seen that in awhile.

Clouds right down to the valley floor.

And then they started to break up.

And the sun with all the beauty was there for the duration of the day. It made for a nice ride.

Drove past the scenic overlook off  I205 in Oregon City for 30 years. Today was the day to take a look.

Mt Hood keeping watch on the valley.

Willamette Falls and locks.

And the mighty Columbia River.

Homeland - Vancouver, on the banks of the Columbia.

And the Hood........ We're back.

Yosemite National Park

Can you see the butterfly in this picture?

What a great decision to go see Yosemite National Park. Along the way up to the park the road runs next to the Merced River. It is running wild and there are outfitters for rafting and Kayaking.

One of the raft trip vendors.

Quite the tunnel.  Motorhomes don't enter the park on this road :-)

The whitewater was incredible!

Not real sure how a raft would make it this time of year.
And notice how white these huge rocks are.

Didn't know our son, James, had a sideline business.

There was nothing but raw beauty in every corner of the park. I can't tell you how glad we were that we made the decision to come here. These pictures don't do it justice so I'd say, if you haven't seen it, put it on your list.

Just coming up out of the pine needles. Does anyone have an idea what it is??

Tailgating with Buster.

Very cool lodge in the park.

Ahwahnee Hotel $238 "and up" per night!!!! 

We decided to stay in the "tin can."

"Half Dome"

Inside the hotel.

Several HUGE fireplaces.

This is called "The Mural Room."  Here is the King on his throne next to the copper fireplace!

Framed rugs throughout.

"Holly sized" chairs in the lodge.

Yep, they fit.

Hotel dining room

"The arches"

"El Capitan"

This bridge is a one lane bridge with a traffic light. It crosses the river so you can get around a rock slide that closed the road.

The road is under these rocks. Might be a while before it's cleared.

Some areas are OK for rafting the spring waters.

There are several different roads to enter the park.  We only got to take one of them,
due to time constraints.  Therefore..... we will definitely return to see the Giant Sequoias, and
anything else we missed.  I did get to add a few pins to my walking stick :-)



Clothes rack for drying. Just gotta love it. All the way from New Hampshire!!