Trip to Georgia - September 2024

 In September, I decided to drive back to Georgia to see my son, Rob.

I started by freeze drying a lot of food

and packing up the van for the long trip.

First stop was at my favorite waffle place in Amity, Oregon.

Next, I dog-sat for my son, Cameron for a week in his lovely riverside apartment in Vancouver, Washington.

Jean Luc wants to take a walk!

The view from his living room is gorgeous!

First night was spent up in the Gorge.
I had a wonderful view of the river. 

Next day I stopped to see a waterfall, then drove to the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City Oregon. I enjoyed the exhibits very much.

Next I traveled to see the World Center for Birds of Prey

in Boise, Idaho.  They had some beautiful birds there and it was definitely worth the visit!

Harpy Eagle

I also enjoyed the Condor exhibits. I saw a Condor in the wild near Pismo Beach when I was 15 and I've never forgotten the experience. 

I spent the night in a pretty roadside park. 

Breakfast was at Choat's Family Diner. Then on to Lava Hot Springs where I parked for the night and enjoyed the nice, hot water. 

I had a nice shady place to park for the night.

Next stop was Fossil Lake in Wyoming. I think this was one of my favorite stops. The displays were incredible and I could have spent a lot more time here - I hope to return someday.

Driving through Wyoming was pretty boring. 
I did take a little side stop to see some of the original Oregon Trail ruts left by wagons on their way west. 

Next I stopped at South Pass City. 
I'm going to ssave that for a whole new post as it is very photo heavy.