Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon
Aug 21, 2015Deschutes Brewery Tour.
This is our fourth summer to visit Bend, but our first to take the tour of Deschutes Brewery. In the past, we’ve made a point of visiting their Public House in downtown Bend, which began brewing in 1988. Construction on the main brewing facility began in 1993.
Crown Villa RV Resort, Oregon (2015)
Aug 14, 2015Top Photo: Bend Brewfest at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District. The iconic smokestacks in the background were once part of the original Powerhouse building at the mill. That space is now occupied by REI.
"Ten months later, we find ourselves back in Bend, OR. We are now officially on vacation for the next couple of months."
Chickahominy Reservoir Campground, Oregon
Aug 13, 2015This BLM campground is a couple of hours east of Bend, OR. Right now, the lake is so low that the dock and boat ramp no longer reach the water, resulting in an empty campground.
Boise, Idaho
Aug 12, 2015Top Photo: Spectacular views in the area.
"Driveway surfing in Boise. We spent a wonderful evening visiting with our old friends, Bob & Charlene, who once lived in Austin but moved to this area a few years ago."
Found a nice campsite with a great view nestled in between the lava rocks at Craters of the Moon National Monument.
Pocatello KOA Campground, Idaho
Aug 09, 2015"After a short drive from West Yellowstone, MT, we decided to spend a couple of nights in Pocatello, to see friends. Looking forward to visiting with them & exploring the area."
Bakers Hole Campground, Montana
Aug 05, 2015"The RV gods took care of us here. The place was full at noon — who would have guessed? A nice couple flagged us down & offered us their site as they were leaving a day early."
Billings, Montana
Aug 04, 2015We needed a spot for just one night & decided to stop at Cracker Barrel. They had 5 RV spots in a pleasant setting. Plus, the next morning, we had a delicious breakfast.