It’s been “car time” since we left the park….too much time in the car and too  little exploring…but that changed today.

Tuesday night we spent in this wonderful hotel in Three Forks (the Sacagawea–Lewis & Clark is BIG out here)…and we spent almost all day on Wednesday driving across the Rockies (lots of knitting time.)

Tim managed to find us a great hotel at the end of the drive,  however, it was right on the Clearwater River….we had breakfast out on the patio–one of the most pleasant hotel continental breakfasts that I have ever had.  Since then it’s been “Super 8” mode–but they are typically clean and the beds are firm….and the price is right.

Today was Columbia River Gorge day–and all I can say is that the beauty of this country is amazing.  The Cascade Mountains appear to be  younger (and taller) than the Rockies–and there are several beautiful waterfalls within a .5 mile hike of the road.  Here’s just a taste.  Tomorrow we’re off to Mt. St. Helens—it will be a day filled with geology and awe.