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i really wasn’t prepared for how spectacular the columbia river gorge is and how much cool stuff there is to see along the way!
stopping for gas in washougal i caught sight of the pendleton woolen mills store!— i wished desperately i had time to stop but i was on a pretty tight driving window to make it to stevenson with enough daylight to get situated
highway 14 is the route i took and it was a bit challenging driving in places with steep sides and narrow lanes in some spots— i wish i had really examined the route for vista spots so i could have been prepared to pull over and enjoy the absolutely breathtaking views!
i passed through skamania and my mind was full of memories of the amazing soul collage international conference that took place there at the beautiful skamania lodge in 2013— this was the final conference attended by soul collage creator seena frost before her death in 2016 and i am grateful i was there
i made it to stevenson about an hour before sunset— i found my camping spot easily and set off right away on a walk with finny on the riverfront trail!
a boondockers welcome host turned me on to this $10 per night port authority managed camping— this is definitely the most personal of the apps for finding places to stay as it is homeowners and property owners who welcome travelers to share their space— they often offer electric and water hookups for a fee but otherwise it is free!
I met the super friendly camp host and enjoyed the epic vibe of this hidden gem
the full moon rise over the river was truly magical— definitely going to be back to this spot and explore some more of the hiking with views of the mighty columbia!
the lights of cascade locks, oregon across the river
