8:45 was our departure time after another quick shopping trip inside to stock up on a few more things. The Interstate west of Pendleton went through wheat fields. Soon after driving past the little town of Boardman, we were traveling along the Columbia River.
The Columbia River Gorge is one of our favorite drives. The east end of the gorge is rather barren, but the river itself is beautiful. We stopped at the Corps of Engineer campground on the John Day River, but there were no vacancies.
At Rufus, we got off of I-84 and drove to the river and toward John Day Dam. It is dry camping, but is one of our favorite places to park. We like to watch the barges come and go in the locks. The Indians have the fishing rights from the bank of the river. They have built fishing platforms and use nets to make their catches. It is interesting to watch.
Today’s Travel Totals: Mileage, 102---Critter sighting, a lot of geese and several pelicans.
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