Vancouver to Rock Island Fish Camp.
 

Vancouver to Rock Island Fish Camp.


Sunday, July 17, 2016


1-I am on my way to my destination via the scenic route. Less traveled and more scenic than the main freeway.
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2-It takes little getting used to when the metric system is used.
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3-I made a stop for gas and found some great inexpensive jazz CDs.
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Prices are of course per litter. About 1/4th of a gallon.


4- The “service station” was very impressive as to what they had available for sale.
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5-More road pictures.
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6-On the way I passed by this place and had to make “uee” and see what is all about. I was not disappointed.
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7-These are manmade rest stops for the salmon.
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8-There was a visitor center that included a theater showing the life of salmon as well as the ever-present gift shop and a place to eat.
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9-After the pit stop at Hell’s Gate, I continued northward.
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10-A stop to have some food and stretch my legs.
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11-More road pictures. Could not get enough of river scenery.
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12-A cow ranch in the distance.
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13-Large green pastures as far as eye could see at times.
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On the way I encountered some heavy down pour and as well as sunny skies.


14-There were many signs warning about deer and moos crossing. Sure enough I saw a deer.
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15-A huge lake on the way.
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16-So many lakes that it will take a life time to fish them all. Maybe more.
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17-I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel as I get off road to a service road.
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18-As I turn to the forestry service road, right away I see a rabbit. I am in the wilderness my friend.
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At this point the Garmin was not helpful since the road is service road and not an asphalted (I guess).

I was driving a compact car with low clearance. My cell phone was inoperative in Vancouver and even if it did work, there are no signals here.

As I made several wrong turns and road became full of pot holes with water in them, I got nervous.
If I get stuck in the mud, there is no way I can contact anybody, unless I walk.
I kept back tracking and finally I took the right road and………


19-…..SAW http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/q...o/DSCN6307.jpg

TO BE CONTINUED….

Very cool!

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Keep the pics and stories coming...

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Thanks guys.

Very nice thanks for taking the time to share