There is a river called the Columbia River that separates Washington and Oregon, we live on the Washington side and Portland sits on the other side. So, we are literally minutes from tax free Oregon.
Ok, so back to our lesson;
The Pacific Northwest has some of the most beautiful scenery that I have ever seen! Lush green tree covered mountains, waterfalls, amazing bridges, add in the most perfect summer weather at a nice 75-80 degrees and you get the gorgeous Columbia River Gorge.
So, when some friends of ours who manage the Columbia Sternwheeler called and invited us to go on a day cruise with them up the Columbia River we gladly accepted.
The views were stunning and the kids had a blast! They got special permission from the captain to drive the boat...literally! Otto had the ship swaying back and forth and Lily was keeping a watch out for other boats. The captain (who the kids thought was santa in the off season) was a great story teller and told us some great stories about Lewis and Clark who first found the Columbia River.
If you ever get a chance to come up our way, this is a must stop for all visitors!
8 comments:
Looks like a blast. Otto is taking this captain thing very serious while Lily looking onward with the binoculars, I love it!
Can't believe Otto was steering. That's way cool!
sounds like so much fun. my kids would love that. the columbia river is one thing i really miss, not to mention the beautiful waterfalls and volcanoes! it is all so pretty. we will have to come visit one of these days!!
You look gorgeous!
Who's the blonde holding Ruby?? I'd love to take that ride.
how come we've never done that??? we'll have too next time.
How fun is that! What great friends you guys have!
That does look gorgeous! What a fun trip- nice connection! You do look gorgeous!
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