To the River

We have left Bend and are heading north through Redmond and Madras. We got up to Moro to spend a couple of days at the Sherman County Park. We are in the center of windmill power here. They are all over up and down both sides of the Columbia River. Apparently wind power production has surpassed the hydroelectric production along the length of the river. This is also a big wheat growing area.

 

Windmills all along the river

We drove down to the river and crossed into WA. We were looking for some travel information but lucked out and only found wine tasting. The wines from this area are really good.

Approaching the river

Bridge over the Columbia

Winery

A little farther up the road there was a Stonehenge replica. This is the third one I have found out west. I'm not sure I understand the attraction but I love them.

Completed replica of Stonehenge

On a bluff overlooking the Columbia

Up at this end of the river it is a desert - very dry and little vegetation. I can only imagine what Lewis and Clark thought as they floated down the river.

 

Barge Traffic

We left Moro and headed downriver to a lovely state park, Memaloose. It is between The Dalles and Hood River. It is named after an island in the river where L&C observed the local Indians burying their dead. We haven't seen any ghosts, just beautiful scenery. Notice the change in plant growth once you get past The Dalles.

The Dalles Dam

Memaloose Island