Vancouver to Rock Island Fish Camp. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 08-21-2016, 09:20 AM

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.

2-It takes little getting used to when the metric system is used.

3-I made a stop for gas and found some great inexpensive jazz CDs.

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.

5-More road pictures.

6-On the way I passed by this place and had to make “uee” and see what is all about. I was not disappointed.

7-These are manmade rest stops for the salmon.

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.

9-After the pit stop at Hell’s Gate, I continued northward.

10-A stop to have some food and stretch my legs.

11-More road pictures. Could not get enough of river scenery.

12-A cow ranch in the distance.

13-Large green pastures as far as eye could see at times.

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.

15-A huge lake on the way.

16-So many lakes that it will take a life time to fish them all. Maybe more.

17-I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel as I get off road to a service road.

18-As I turn to the forestry service road, right away I see a rabbit. I am in the wilderness my friend.

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

TO BE CONTINUED….

JeffB · 08-21-2016, 12:15 PM

Very cool!

Sdspeed · 08-21-2016, 12:36 PM

x2

toby · 08-21-2016, 01:10 PM

x3

Geno Machino · 08-21-2016, 02:03 PM

X4

Keep the pics and stories coming...

Mahigeer · 08-21-2016, 05:11 PM

Thanks guys.

MrPukaShell · 08-22-2016, 05:18 AM

Very nice thanks for taking the time to share

08-21-2016, 09:20 AM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	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. 2-It takes little getting used to when the metric system is used. 3-I made a stop for gas and found some great inexpensive jazz CDs. 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. 5-More road pictures. 6-On the way I passed by this place and had to make “uee” and see what is all about. I was not disappointed. 7-These are manmade rest stops for the salmon. 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. 9-After the pit stop at Hell’s Gate, I continued northward. 10-A stop to have some food and stretch my legs. 11-More road pictures. Could not get enough of river scenery. 12-A cow ranch in the distance. 13-Large green pastures as far as eye could see at times. 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. 15-A huge lake on the way. 16-So many lakes that it will take a life time to fish them all. Maybe more. 17-I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel as I get off road to a service road. 18-As I turn to the forestry service road, right away I see a rabbit. I am in the wilderness my friend. 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 TO BE CONTINUED….

08-21-2016, 12:15 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Very cool! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

08-21-2016, 02:03 PM	#5
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 552	X4 Keep the pics and stories coming... __________________

08-21-2016, 12:36 PM	#3
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	x2

08-21-2016, 01:10 PM	#4
toby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 154	x3

08-21-2016, 05:11 PM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	Thanks guys.

08-22-2016, 05:18 AM	#7
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Very nice thanks for taking the time to share