Many of the routes I’ve driven have been spectacular. I really enjoyed the desert landscapes of Nevada and Arizona, the cliffs of the Pacific Coast Highway and the salt flats of Utah. But once we got to the Columbia Gorge and the Columbia River I was mesmerized. The beauty of the mighty river and the grandeur of the mountains was special. We drove along the river for miles. Then we came across the Columbia Gorge museum. This was fabulous. We were able to hear the geological history of how the gorge was formed (glacial flooding you know) and see how the area was settled.
not sure how far you would get in that canoe…looks like it has a hole in the middle…maybe that is an opening for your feet so you can walk down the river instead of paddling. Great photos…love the one eyed owl. for some reason i have an desire to wink when i look at him