At Newport WA we crossed the state line into Idaho. At the Northern tip of Idaho (called the panhandle) it is not very large so we anticipate a short visit to this state. We are now in the Selkirk mountains and our destination is a Harvest Host in a very tiny town called Laclede. The… Continue reading US Route 2 – Idaho
US route 2 – WA day 3
As the Cascades give way to flatlands quite quickly after leaving Leavenworth the terrain becomes high desert with endless views of basalt cliffs. Route 2 heads slightly north at Wenatchee and follows the Columbia River for a bit. The Hwy is in great shape, few trucks or traffic – just what we were hoping for.… Continue reading US route 2 – WA day 3
US Route 2 – WA, day 2
Route 2 is part of what is called the Cascade Loop. Sometime in the future we will do the entire loop, but on this trip we will veer east about halfway through the loop. After an oatmeal breakfast, we drove a short distance and stopped at Deception Falls to check out the history and plaque… Continue reading US Route 2 – WA, day 2