

Outside of Raymond WA

Outside of Raymond WA

Leaving Home
First Day – Seattle to The Dalles, by way of Astoria, Birkenfeld and Government Camp
First off, I want to apologize for the lack of pictures. I’ve not had decent wi-fi of 3G coverage on this trip….yet. I’ll pose ‘em up once I find coverage. But back to the story. Okay Mark, riding to The Dalles by way of Astoria, Birkenfeld and Government Camp is no where near a straight line, a road frequently travelled or the way any person in their right mind would commence a journey. Just what are you thinking or are you directionally impaired?
I joined a motorcycle touring event – known as “The DamTour”. The object of the DamTour is to visit twenty dams during riding season. It’s pretty neat, ;cause you don’t have to think up places to go for rides, the DamTour has already done that for you. There3 are eight dams in Washington, eight in Oregon, two in California and two in Montana. As part of my 40 day trip, I’m going to try and visit all twenty, before I left I had six Washington Dams visited.
First destination, FishHawk dam, near Birkinfeld WA. You have to really want to visit this place to conme here, it’s near……..nothing! But highway 202 out of Astoria is an awesome motorcycle road, full of twisties, dips and turns and highly recommended. From there through the heart of Portland on Highway 26, all the way to Mt. Hood and Government Camp. Then a quick left oh Highway 35 down through Odell and Hood River joining I84 and a run to The Dalles.
Best part about today: Riding Highway 202 out of Astoria and visiting with my Mother, sister and brother-in-law. Thanks for the spare room Matt and Mary – it was great!
Challenge for today – not applicable, it was all good!
Mileage – 429
2 comments:
Woooohoooo! you made it! 425 miles down 7000 to go right?
Was great to see you! Hope you enoyed the Sugar Bowl and you overnight accommodations. Will send your photos when you get home.
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