If you have a thing for concrete, turbines, and hydroelectric power, well friend--- I think I found…read moreyour happy place. The Chief Joseph Dam features 27 straight line turbines that can power the entire city of Seattle with more than TWICE the 1.21 gigawatts required to power the Flux Capacitor in Back to the Future. The sheer size of this dam that has somehow tamed the wild river and turned it into power for humankind is awe inspiring. We visit the greater area mostly for fishing, so always glad to learn about little features added to the structure like fish ladders, etc. that keep nature doing its thing. Many will drive right past this and say, "OOH, look at that big dam!" If you stop and stretch your legs, it is worth it to just take it in for a little bit.

apparently this is a thing up here: find a river, put in a power station, irrigate some land,…read morerepeat. the generating station here is fully a third of a mile long and houses 27 very large turbines with the capacity to light up all of Seattle with nearly 2.1 gigs of power. originally called the foster creek dam when construction started in 1949 the project included the Bridgeport Bridge a couple miles downstream. the powerhouse for the 236 foot tall structure was fitted out in three stages: eight turbines in '55, eight more in '58, and eleven in 1979. behind the dam Rufus Woods lake extends some 51 miles upstream providing habitat and resources for critters and people alike.

Dry Falls is a must see in Eastern Washington. Created during the Ice Age melts it was at one time…read morethe largest waterfall in the world. It's fascinating and worth a stop. There is a visitor center and beautiful viewpoints.

Dry Falls. Yes, it's…read moredry and you won't see a single waterwall at all. So, you will probably say to yourself, "Why should I visit a falls without any water? You see, this used to be the location of the world's largest waterfall in the history of planet earth. It's about ten times the size of Niagra Falls. The flow of the water was as powerful as all of the rivers on this earth times ten! The scenery was quite breathtaking and it somewhat reminded me of the Grand Canyon, except there is a lake below the canyon. There is a visitor centre where you can see the history of the site and you can buy gifts such as toys and postcards. I learned at the centre that there used to be rhinos, camels, and wooly mammoths that roamed this area when Dry Falls actually had a water flowing. Also, I was told that this spot is very popular with Western cowboy movies. Dry Falls is a true gem and I want to spread the word for more people to explore what used to be the Mount Everest of waterfalls in Washington State.

There is not much of anything left in Bridgeport. We were staying the the Bridgeport RV Marina (see…read morethat review) and besides Chief Joseph Tavern and the Eagles (see those reviews) it's the only thing in the town. The tour was good. Based on other attractions listed above. It was not long and just about the right time, one hour. We would definitely do it again, it's free. They do search your vehicle so leave any of those items at your rv. Tours we're 10, 12 and 2. 8f you get a chance to see the locals catch a salmon while there it is quite interesting how they do it. The local young ones will explain how they do it and even show you the catch.

Prior to being the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial, this site was dedicated to war Veterans from…read moreCashmere. Now their memorial section is pushed off to the side and the vast majority of the memorial is dedicated to the terrorist attacks that occurred on the 11th of September 2001 in the United States of America. Considering the war veterans from Cashmere include veterans from wars such as World War I and World War II, to me the memorial came across as pushing the 11th of September attacks as more significant than either world war. Does Al Qaeda really transcend World War I and World War II in importance? Does the Taliban? I would have appreciated more memorial space for the veterans with ties to Cashmere. One thing this memorial did not address was the discrimination Muslims experienced following the attacks, this was completely omitted from the memorial. For full transparency I describe my religion as the following: if one were to assign my daily activities as of recent to certain religions, one might describe my religion as proportionally two parts Roman Catholic and one part Islamic. My best friend in middle school (2004-2006 time span) was a Muslim, her parents were Muslims and my parents were Christians. So for me, the terrorist attacks led to social tensions based on religion, both with this friend and others, because of how our families interacted following the attacks. I guess this is a long-winded way of saying this memorial seemed a bit one-sided in its coverage of the 11th of September terrorist attacks and their lasting societal effects. I decided to visit this memorial in part because of my experience the day of and the days following the attacks. One of my friends in elementary school (I was 9 years old when the 11th of September attacks happened) had family in the vicinity of the attack sites on 11 September 2001. Earlier in the year I had experienced terror when the Nisqually Earthquake hit Seattle in February 2001 (I was 8 years old then) and a building collapsed and my mom, my sister, and I were unsure if my dad had died, be it from the collapse or something else earthquake-related. This came out in the classroom day of the earthquake because my mom and sister were trying to keep me updated. Fast forward to the 11th of September 2001 attacks and my friend was experiencing the terror of not knowing if her family member was alive following the attacks. Most of the people in our class had heard about the attacks on the news, I had spent the morning getting ready for school and taking pictures of our pet cats and was oblivious until I learned about them from my friend in class. We ended up bonding that day and the following days as I listened to her and sympathized with the fear accompanying the uncertainty of not knowing whether a family member is alive or not. Later in our friendship I even attended her bat mitzvah (a Jewish coming of age ritual), not long after she moved away. Sometimes friendships develop in the most unusual of circumstances and ours was fostered by our experiences handling fear. So I came to this memorial on Sunday the 5th of September 2021 to see what the tie between the 11th of September terrorist attacks and Cashmere was. Turns out the tie was not a human one. The City of Cashmere was entrusted with being stewards of a piece of one of the two tower buildings and a stone from the crash site of Flight 93. On the surface it comes across as a bit of a random selection, choosing Cashmere for this considering the lack of human connection. I would have appreciated more transparency in the memorial about how the decision was made.

Pretty cool that they have 9/11 spirit memorial park all the way in Cashmere, WA. It is clean and…read morehave large parking lot. Good place to chill. This park is good for kids because it has large fields for kids to run around and you can access to the river too.

We got a deluxe cabin at Lincoln Rock State Park and it was so nice and had all of the basics. We…read moremade sure to check first and brought our own pillows, linens, towels, etc. But the deluxe cabins have bunk beds, a queen futon, full bath (shower), kitchen sink, and mini fridge. There are lots of nice places to walk around, too.

What a well maintained facility. This was our 2nd time tent camping at Lincoln Rock…read more A real nice treat to camp on grass and not dirt. Be aware that this beautiful grass is beautiful beautiful it is watered daily. Best to review the sprinkler watering table on the community billboard...you don't want to be surprised when your section sprinkler's turn on. Bathrooms are clean, showers are clean. The showers take a special token...get them at the token machine ... main entry and also at the group campground. The lake is remarkable. It's popular so it can get busy at the swim area. Have fun...!!!

Amazingly tender steak bites Coconut shrimp uniquely…read moredelicious. Haven't ever had this anywhere else before Pizza was not bad Amazing service Breath-taking view and lovely dining venues

My favorite stop to come enjoy good food and beautiful view when in Brewster. The service is always…read moretop notch, even though their kitchen was busy for a special event and the menu was limited, they accommodated to allow us to order what we wanted. The food came out super quick and was oh so delicious! The wine slushes are such a nice treat on a hot day.

Very cool stop on our road trip. I didn't realize how…read moremassive it was! The visitor center was very interesting with many displays and interactive things for kids to do. Apparently the have light displays over the water- that must be awesome to watch. Down below there's a huge expanse of green for picnicking and light show watching. Lots of parking but I can imagine it can get tough when the light show is held.

First of all this was an epic adventure…read more Roads have twisties to get there. If you have sport mode use it. We showed up and it was very smoky from the fires. However it cleared up when we came back outside. Go watch the short 14 min video about the dam. It was dated but very informative.

I don't know about you, but I'm a fan of dam overlooks. They're a nice way to safely view a marvel…read moreof civil and structural engineering, but from a safe distance. And this dam overlook is no exception. With sweeping views up and down the Columbia River, a trail, interpretive signage, a display of ancient hieroglyphs and even a ginormous dam turbine there is literally something for every dam visitor. With plenty of dam parking, a large dam restroom facility and several lovely places for a dam picnic the Wells overlook is more than just an interesting dam stop - it doubles as a rest area and a place to stretch the ol' legs while driving through the Okanagan.

Wells Dam is an impressive presence in Douglas County in Washington and tourists as well as locals…read moreuse the Wells Reservoir for fishing, hiking, boating and camping. This review is for the recreation area just off SR 20 as I desperately needed a place to use the bathroom after a very long drive. The Wells Dam serves a source of hydroelectric energy and can pass a flood of over 8,800,000 gallons of water per second! It is also an important project that ensures the safe passage of migrating Salmon and Steelhead through the dams and has a fish ladder that allows them to get to the other side. It also allows scientists to catch some for studying (and maybe eating as well). The Wells Dam project also dedicates its time to hatching/breeding a variety of fish such as land-locked Chinook, White Sturgeon, Trout and Kokanee. It was deserted when we got there on a weekday around noon and there was a nice parking lot, a clean bathroom (hooray!), donated doggie bags for scooping your dog's poop, an impressive view of the dam and the surroundings and lots of signage. A lot of money and thought went into this rest stop for tourists and/or locals frequenting the area. It would be a nice place for a picnic under their pavilions for a quick lunch, a bathroom break in clean non-porta potty toilet, a photo op and a bit of history to help fill your afternoon with memories.