Month: November 2011

RA2011 Superlatives Part II

[Superlatives are split into Part I and Part II only because WordPress seems to limit the length of a post.] Among the Most Memorable Experiences… Tire dip, Ocean Shores WA Wrong direction descent by Rich from Sherman Pass WA Republic WA to Kettle Falls WA Weather contrast on top of Continental Divide West Glacier MT to East Glacier MT Detour on Savoy Road between Harlem MT and Malta MT Harlem MT to Malta MT Natural air conditioning on bridge over Missouri River west of Washburn ND Stanton ND to Don Steckel Boat Landing ND Fireworks at Don Steckel Boat Landing

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RA2011 Superlatives Part I

After reading a similar list from Gary, and as a preface to composing some summary feelings about it, I thought I’d create a list of superlatives from our 94-day RA2011 tour. As I put this together, it reminds me of just how much stuff we did see – the list goes on and on. The categories are in no particular order. *An asterisk by an entry indicates the “category winner.” Favorite Campsites Kalaloch WA – beautiful old forest on the gorgeous Pacific Ocean shore Lake Crescent WA – pristine solitude on a magnificent blue glacial lake Colonial Campground near Diablo

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