We went on a short trip with friends Alan and Cindy Neuburger. They were on their trike and we were to go in the car, due to problems with my wrist and not being unable to ride. The morning we were to leave, we got to the gas station, and then the car would not start. The guys there tried to jump start the car, and it would not stay running. Called for a tow home (1 1/2miles). We spent the day working on the car, and unloading the car and tent trailer, and loading the motorhome (Navi). By the end of the day the alternator and battery had been changed in the car and it was running fine, and the Navi was loaded and ready to go. We meet up with Alan and Cindy on Sunday in La Grande Oregon. After we were all gassed up, we headed for Wallowa, Oregon.
Our destination was
Wallowa River RV Park. great little place. Nice to be finally settled for the night.
The next morning we headed up to Joseph to ride the tram up to the top of Mt Howard. WOW, what views.....and lunch very pleasing. After walking a short distance, the next area was quite steep, Jay and Cindy decided to walk back towards the tram, while Alan and I went on to the top....again I can't tell you how great the views were. It was a long day, but so enjoyed it.
Tuesday morning we were off and going to Baker City, pleasant camp ground, without facilities being ADA friendly, not good. Wednesday we were off again to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Very interesting and informative, a lot of work went into the center to tell the history of the Oregon trail. And again the views of the rolling hills...just loved it. We moved on to Sumpter Valley Dredge State Park. First we stopped at the old train station and had a picnic lunch. The train does not run during the week, so we just poked around and took some pictures. We stayed that night at Sumpter Pines RV Park. After getting checked in we head to the city of Sumpter and to see the Dredge that is still in place from the gold mining days. The dredge is getting a face lift more to come. So much history in our state. Thursday we were on to Vale, Or for the night. We had thought we were going on Friday to Idaho...and Alan and Cindy were off to Burns, and then on to see his kids. Thursday night Jay was sick, Friday morning he seemed ok, but I decided to drive and let him rest, well he was sick again about 1/2 hour into our trip to Idaho, and I thought nope we are going home. We got home that eve about 4:30pm, Jay still wasn't well, did lay down in the back of Navi for awhile....After we got him home, it was several days before he was back on his feet. It was a good trip, enjoyed our time with Alan and Cindy....and seeing and learning more of Oregon history.
