Third night out with about 4 inches of snow in the morning back where we parked. We had traveled from Olympia over White Pass spending two nights in that area then over the Columbia and into the Blue Mountains of Oregon where this was taken. That morning JazDog rounded up about 15 head of cattle and wanted to bring them with us.

We spent several days bouncing along above the John Day River system and enjoying the country but it was cold and windy the entire time.

















This is the grave overlooking the Grand Rounde River Valley at La Grand Oregon. It is a wonderful sight and an interesting place. I am working on learning how to past the photos separate and keep this more text...this is looking just to the left of the grave site.

We took this road on the way from La Grand to Troy, Oregon. A three day trip with now towns in between and all on gravel road. It is just east of here where JazDog saw her first bear and wanted to get out and chase it. Two nights later when one visited us in camp she crawled under my legs and very quietly growled.

This is Gunnery Sargent Chavez who is a returned and retired wounded Vet living in Troy and participating in the 4th of July Parade. I spent a very enjoyable morning with he and his lady the last day in Troy. I was an honor to meet him and spend the time. Thank You for your service Gunny.

The fishing was great, the parade, BBQ, and Street Dance were fun and the pie and cake sale was eye opening...top price for pie was $420.00 and a beautiful pie it was. The band at the dance was outstanding and the woman singing has a stunning country blues voice.
















One of the residents of the Grand Rounde River canyon who Jaz wanted to get to know much better. She felt she could handle him better than a 300 pound bear. This is the place I made my sunday calls from until a huge thunderstorm blew in.

I have been through the Hells Canyon country and have just finished a R&R here in La Grande and will head out this afternoon for Idaho. I do not know what route I will be taking but look at he GPS Reporter and follow me. I am going to have more frequent posts...I hope.