After leaving Mount Rainier, we headed in the direction of Glacier National Park. As we drove East, the smoke was increasing in density. We stopped for the night in the middle of nowhere Washington (Ritzville) at a cute little, family-run motel, the Colwell Motor Inn. While there, we evaluated our options and discovered that half of Glacier National Park was on fire. Wildfires were evacuating the Western half of the park and the air quality was such that we did not want to expose our lungs to that.
We had family visiting the Oregon coast and were invited to join them. The wildfires seemed like a sign that we needed to return to the coast. On our way, we drove along I-84 and decided to stop at Multnomah Falls. This spectacular waterfall drops 611 feet over the edge of a cliff. Is is a gorgeous sight to behold and only a 5 minute walk up to the base. Of course, a stop here wasn't complete without an ice cream treat. We highly recommend this little stop along the highway as a place to stretch your legs and get out of the car to discover the beauty of the area. It is a very short walk up to the bridge and suitable for everyone in the family.
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AuthorCarolyn and Will Bollwerk share their adventures with their 5 year-old daughter, Dylan. |