La Grande, OR

Departure Day June 18th


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We’re all set! If we forgot something we’ll just have to buy it along the way somewhere. Even Sadie was over-the-moon about going with us…especially when offered a treat to pose for the camera. We actually departed at 8:07am and were honored to note some neighbors outside waving and wishing us well on our adventure. Our plan was to drive only as far as Winnemucca this day. It was a good thing. Along the way we encountered 40 mph winds and dust with gusts to 60 mph. It was a rough ride and very tiring for Glen keeping the rig under control.

Sadie the Pit Bull


A “funny”…..As we were pulling into the High Desert RV Campground in Winnemucca the first night, a young man approached us and what Glen heard him say was, “Is that a Pit Bull?” (referring to Sadie who had her head out the window) Glen’s response was, “No, she’s a Border Collie!” Actually what the young man had said was, “Is that fifth wheel with you?” (Referring to a rig behind us, not the dog).

Sadie is 10 years old and I’m happy to say that she is finally getting the hang of being a “real” Border Collie. She has learned to inch her head out the window. I expect by the time we return to CA she will want to ride the pickup bed.

From California to Oregon, Idaho, and back to Oregon….


We left Winnemucca around 7:30am and within a few hours crossed the border into Oregon, then for another or hour or so into Idaho and then back into Oregon. Pretty scenery, crossing the Snake River twice…..




Eagles Hot Lake RV Park, La Grande, Oregon


This is our site at Eagles Hot Lake RV Park. The weather is very mild, the folks are friendly and Sadie has lots of new friends to meet. There are about 54 rigs….mostly Arctic Fox, some Desert Fox and a few Nash, all manufactured by Northwood Manufacturing right here in La Grande. There are many fun things planned for the week. We are excited to be here and look forward to making new acquaintances.

View from the back of our trailer


I am looking forward to sitting some morning with my cup of cocoa by this pond and see what I can see. There are owl boxes nearby and a huge nest on top of a perch that looks like it could belong to a hawk or falcon. The lily pads are gorgeous and in full bloom.

Stay tuned to further adventures during the week which will include golf for Glen, quilting for Linda, a nature walk, pot-luck dinner, a dessert competition, and a tour of the Northwood Mfg. plant, and a local history tour among other things.