Tier Point Run to Tallinn in Jun 2017

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022

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Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 6 – Photos

Photos from Day 6.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 6 – Afternoon and Evening in Hood River

By Nige on August 9, 2022 at 3:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Hood River | USA

The path next to the Columbia River, under the bridge, was closed due to work being undertaken on the bridge.

Another exciting view of the main street in La Grande

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 6 – La Grande to Hood River

We were on the road by just after 7am and we weren’t too disappointed about leaving La Grande.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 6 – Early Morning in La Grande

By Nige on August 9, 2022 at 5:53 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | La Grande | USA

Another early rise this morning, but we had enjoyed enough sleep to start our day with a walk down to the local Starbucks.

Another view of our Mustang supporting us on our road trip down the USA West Coast

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 5 – Photos

Photos from Day 5.

A very long freight train that we got stuck waiting for in La Grande

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 5 – Afternoon and Evening in La Grande

By Nige on August 8, 2022 at 5:38 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | La Grande | USA

On the way back to the hotel, we got stuck at a rail crossing with the longest freight train we have ever seen.

The view at Box Canyon - nothing much to write home about

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 5 – Twin Falls to La Grande

We set off for La Grande at 8am, with two stops planned: the main one for a Starbucks top-up near Boise.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 5 – Early Morning in Twin Falls

By Nige on August 8, 2022 at 4:34 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
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Another early waking for me and Vick managed a good hour or so longer. We were not in a rush this morning.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 4 – Photos

By Nige on August 7, 2022 at 4:26 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
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Photos from Day 4.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 4 – Afternoon in Twin Falls

By Nige on August 7, 2022 at 4:23 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Twin Falls | USA

We were both starving when we got back from our bike ride, so after a quick shower back at the hotel, we walked across the parking lot to the Black Bear Diner.