Author Topic: PNW Travels....Again (Read 8410 times)

Magicman · « **on:** July 09, 2019, 10:04:23 AM »

This trip has been in the planning stages for quite a while. A few members already know about it, plus I have dropped a few hints. We made a similar trip a few years back but RV plumbing problems caused us to have to cut the trip short. LINK. (That actual trip begins on page 5.)

This trip will be about 6700 miles with the most distant point being Hyder, AK, which BTW is the most Southern point in Alaska that can be driven to. Just North of Hyder is also the largest glacier in the world that can be driven to. The glacier road was blocked by a rockslide the last time we were there. One of the reasons that we chose this particular time is that the salmon will be spawning and the bears should be fishing. Hyder

This trip will carry us to Anacortes, WA, where we will board the Washington Ferry to Victoria, Vancouver Island, on to Port Hardy where we will board the BC Ferry to Prince Rupert, BC. From there we will travel to Hyder, AK, Prince George, BC, Jasper, BC, and Lacombe, AB, as we make our journey back home.

This will be our traveling mode.

And this will be our resting/sleeping mode. We do not plan to travel over 5-600 miles a day which is two weeks of driving.

We should be back home toward the end of August. It will be much cooler here by then and I have sawing jobs scheduled beginning the first part of September.

We are adding "Plans" to our cell phones for talk/text but I suspect that our data options will be limited so I am unsure about posting and pictures as we travel. I may have to do a catch-up as WiFi is available.
Our planned departure is the 15th.

Crusarius · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2019, 10:42:46 AM »

I don't see michigan pigroast on the map?

Magicman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2019, 12:30:48 PM »

No, we will be somewhere in Canada during this year's Pig Roast.

Crusarius · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2019, 01:06:05 PM »

To bad. I was looking forward to meeting you. But I wish you safe journeys and great weather.

goose63 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2019, 02:43:27 PM »

Lynn you could go through N.D. we do have a few good places to eat up here

GAB · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2019, 03:06:30 PM »

Speaking of good places to eat, on our way to the pigroast we are planning on stoping at TONY'S.
GAB

Magicman · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2019, 04:39:20 PM »

Tony's = Bacon !!!

GAB · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2019, 04:44:36 PM »

Lynn & Pat:
I wish you the best on your trip/vacation.
Take lots of pictures and enjoy yourselves.
Gerald

BradMarks · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2019, 06:19:10 PM »

That is an ambitious travel schedule, more power to you! Looks like an Interstate Hwy route. If you have any spare time, some nice scenic 2 lane highways out west - side trips but they get back to the interstate, eventually! Have fun, be safe, lots of crazies on the road.

clww · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2019, 06:20:05 PM »

Be safe and have fun. Best wishes to you both.

Magicman · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2019, 07:23:22 PM »

Quote from: BradMarks on July 09, 2019, 06:19:10 PM

Looks like an Interstate Hwy route.

I haven't really looked but it is probably 50/50 because we have crisscrossed and traveled the back roads in practically every state that we will travel through. This will be our third trip through Oregon and Washington and the first time to travel the Interstate. We won't have much choice in South Dakota and Iowa.

On a side note, we will have a tropical storm bearing down on us this weekend with Brookhaven predicted to get 8-10" of rain. Hopefully it will not affect our departure date because we have reservations on the two ferries.

redbeard · « **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2019, 10:55:13 PM »

Looking forward too cracking fresh Dungeness 🦀 and having a great visit.
Magicman has followed my Sawmill adventure from the begining 13 years ago and I have admired and followed his adventure's. Really Looking forward too meeting Lynn and Pat on there BC trip.

btulloh · « **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2019, 11:05:32 PM »

Man, those look good!! All jimmies, too.

WDH · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2019, 07:44:13 AM »

Quote from: redbeard on July 09, 2019, 10:55:13 PM

Really Looking forward too meeting Lynn and Pat.

They talk funny, so you might need a translator

.

Magicman · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2019, 07:52:25 AM »

Yup, visiting redbeard has been on our "bucket" list for a very long time. We actually met on another sawing related forum many years ago and I have continually admired his sawing and architectural skills.

We were first introduced to Dungeness Crabs on our first trip through the PNW in 1997, so I wasn't bashful about indicating to Jeff that we were looking forward to cracking a few of them open. Yum Yum.

I have plenty of time but with the tropical weather threat this weekend, I am having to move my "getting ready" schedule up a bit. It also means that our Monday's travel will be a wet drive as we will probably be hitting the storm dead center.

WV Sawmiller · « **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2019, 08:33:22 PM »

Have a real good time. Be careful and stay safe. Keep us posted on what and who you see. keep a good journal.

rubberfish · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2019, 07:46:50 AM »

Take the time to read and understand Canadian gun laws before you cross.
Not that you can't have firearms, just certain laws need to be followed.
Good luck on your trip and drive safe. You'll have a ball.

Magicman · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2019, 08:45:32 AM »

This will be our 10th time to enter Canada, so there will be no firearms on board. Zero, and also no pepper spray, tobacco, nor alcohol.

Passports - check.

Answer all border questions as asked - check.

Debit card for getting Loonies - check.

Credit card for purchasing gasoline - check.

Actually the exchange rate is very favorable for Canadian travel.

Stephen1 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2019, 10:07:27 AM »

The exchange is great for you coming north, tough for us going south.
enjoy your trip!

Magicman · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2019, 04:27:18 PM »

And Thank You Stephen for the PM's and other information that you shared here on the FF when I was putting this trip together.

It's kinda getting down to what the monkey said when he got his tail caught in the fan,

it won't be long now.

rubberfish · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2019, 09:41:49 PM »

Quote from: Magicman on July 11, 2019, 08:45:32 AM

Credit card for purchasing gasoline - check.

Actually the exchange rate is very favorable for Canadian travel.

It's the $5 a gallon for fuel that's not so crap hot.

pineywoods · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2019, 10:05:10 PM »

MM be sure the ac is up to snuff. 110 here today. If things go downhill on the first day out, you are always welcome to park on our hill and wait it out. Otherwise at least wave when you go by.. Happy travels

Bruno of NH · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2019, 10:58:33 PM »

Safe travels for both of you.
Take lots of pictures please.
When you go on a trip it's like l get to ride along.

Magicman · « **Reply #23 on:** July 12, 2019, 05:04:13 PM »

Thanks Jim. With the threat of Tropical Storm Barry for Saturday and Sunday, I completed the task of loading the camper onto the truck today. It had already been loaded with our clothes, food, and whatever else.

We could actually leave today, but nothing has changed. Our blast off is Monday morning.

GAB · « **Reply #24 on:** July 12, 2019, 07:16:48 PM »

Quote from: Magicman on July 12, 2019, 05:04:13 PM

Thanks Jim. With the threat of Tropical Storm Barry for Saturday and Sunday, I completed the task of loading the camper onto the truck today. It had already been loaded with our clothes, food, and whatever else.

(Image hidden from quote, click to view.)

We could actually leave today, but nothing has changed. Our blast off is Monday morning.

MM:
Considering the weather forcast, I think you should seriosly consider Wayne's offer.
Just my opinion.
Gerald

Magicman · « **Reply #25 on:** July 12, 2019, 08:53:03 PM »

Oh yes, I know where Wayne is. Matter of fact, I have left some tire prints there.

GAB · « **Reply #26 on:** July 13, 2019, 06:44:41 AM »

Quote from: Magicman on July 12, 2019, 08:53:03 PM

Oh yes, I know where Wayne is. Matter of fact, I have left some tire prints there.

So have we.
Gerald

Bruno of NH · « **Reply #27 on:** July 13, 2019, 03:38:01 PM »

Mr Lynn
May I ask why your not using your larger camper on this trip ?

Magicman · « **Reply #28 on:** July 13, 2019, 10:28:12 PM »

This is much handier traveling this many miles plus the ferry fares are $34 per foot in length.

Hurricane Barry changed our plans today. Instead of driving through it Monday, and since we were loaded, and Church got cancelled, we are on our way and are in Mineola TX.

Southside · « **Reply #29 on:** July 13, 2019, 10:36:22 PM »

Lynn,

I just looked at your return trip again, you do realize that you will have to stop at Wall Drug in South Dakota and get your cup of water and photo with the dinosaur right?

gspren · « **Reply #30 on:** July 14, 2019, 08:18:16 AM »

Happy Birthday Magic, and safe travels.

Texas Ranger · « **Reply #31 on:** July 14, 2019, 08:38:16 AM »

Happy Birthday, Magic, and safe travels

Magicman · « **Reply #32 on:** July 14, 2019, 07:17:09 PM »

Thank's guys for the traveling and birthday wishes. Yes we will make a return visit to Wall Drugs and also to the Corn Palace in Mitchell.

We just finished our Birthday steak at the Big Texan and have stopped for the night. Leaving 1½ days early will allow us more time before the first ferry on the 22nd.

Magicman · « **Reply #33 on:** July 15, 2019, 08:44:07 PM »

Kemmerling, CO tonight. Not much signal.

Magicman · « **Reply #34 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:16:21 PM »

43° this morning, big change from 98° yesterday! Soon be in Utah.

goose63 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 16, 2019, 02:38:00 PM »

Lynn on your way back are you going through Sioux Falls S.D. ? if so let us know we can drive down there and buy you a late Birth Day supper

Bandmill Bandit · « **Reply #36 on:** July 16, 2019, 03:02:19 PM »

Hey MM
The road trip you and your wife are taking is long and sometimes winding one but it is indeed a beautiful trip. I am not sure when you will meander through this area BUT just so you know my wife and will be in Terrace BC on AAug1 and returning on the 7th.

If we happen to be in the Terrace area at the same time we could connect there. I think you have my number but if not PM me and I will send it to you.

Safe travels and enjoy your trip!

GAB · « **Reply #37 on:** July 16, 2019, 03:16:45 PM »

Quote from: Bandmill Bandit on July 16, 2019, 03:02:19 PM

Hey MM
The road trip you and your wife are taking is long and sometimes winding one but it is indeed a beautiful trip. I am not sure when you will meander through this area BUT just so you know my wife and will be in Terrace BC on AAug1 and returning on the 7th.

If we happen to be in the Terrace area at the same time we could connect there. I think you have my number but if not PM me and I will send it to you.

Safe travels and enjoy your trip!

I'd like to see a picture of MM, Bandmill Bandit, & Percy.
That would be a picture of wisdom and experience.
Gerald

Bandmill Bandit · « **Reply #38 on:** July 16, 2019, 03:38:09 PM »

Quote from: GAB on July 16, 2019, 03:16:45 PM

Quote from: Bandmill Bandit on July 16, 2019, 03:02:19 PM
Hey MM
The road trip you and your wife are taking is long and sometimes winding one but it is indeed a beautiful trip. I am not sure when you will meander through this area BUT just so you know my wife and will be in Terrace BC on AAug1 and returning on the 7th.

If we happen to be in the Terrace area at the same time we could connect there. I think you have my number but if not PM me and I will send it to you.

Safe travels and enjoy your trip!
I'd like to see a picture of MM, Bandmill Bandit, & Percy.
That would be a picture of wisdom and experience.
Gerald

It is my plan to visit Percy while I am there. My son and family are now getting settled in their new home in the area and he has found some land he wants Dad and Mom to "look" at.
30 ish acres of good quality mature trees with a cabin and some decent out buildings. I have my doubts BUT the little lady seems to have found a different hymn book since the grand son moved away. The tunes she is humming are a bit different the last 2 weeks. "There must be something in the water!" Think I've heard that song somewhere.

Magicman · « **Reply #39 on:** July 16, 2019, 09:42:00 PM »

I am reading all and will respond when I get laptop signal.

We are in North Ogden Utah for tonight. If I lived in Utah I would sell my Sawmill and buy a rock grinder.

100° today from 43° this morning.

samandothers · « **Reply #40 on:** July 17, 2019, 12:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Magicman on July 16, 2019, 09:42:00 PM

We are in North Ogden Utah for tonight. If I lived in Utah I would sell my Sawmill and buy a rock grinder.

Then you and @thecfarm could then discuss rocks in more detail!

thecfarm · « **Reply #41 on:** July 17, 2019, 12:46:37 PM »

Trouble is if I dug all the rocks out of my place,it would look like a bowl.

Magicman · « **Reply #42 on:** July 17, 2019, 12:49:21 PM »

Would not have to dig them here. They are already on top. We are somewhere in Idaho.

Southside · « **Reply #43 on:** July 17, 2019, 03:50:50 PM »

At least Utah was a dry heat.

Magicman · « **Reply #44 on:** July 18, 2019, 05:11:29 PM »

Mt Rainier.

rubberfish · « **Reply #45 on:** July 18, 2019, 07:36:11 PM »

Wow. You're making some pretty good time there.
At this rate you'll be passing my neck of the woods tomorrow.
The weather will be perfect for a boat ride. Maybe even see an Orca or two.

Magicman · « **Reply #46 on:** July 20, 2019, 09:43:37 AM »

I am going to take credit for planting Old Glory on top of Mt. Rainier.

Bandmill Bandit · « **Reply #47 on:** July 20, 2019, 10:15:53 AM »

Lynn you should moved her over a bit to the left. You didn't quite get right up on top of the summit.

Southside · « **Reply #48 on:** July 20, 2019, 10:29:52 AM »

Send some of that white stuff down this way will ya?

DPatton · « **Reply #49 on:** July 21, 2019, 12:11:26 AM »

Lynn your gonna pass within about 35 miles from our place on your return trip. Problem is The Missouri River is still flooded at highway 2 at exit 10 off of interstate 29 is still closed since May. Looks like you are having a great trip. Thanks for taking us all along.

Magicman · « **Reply #50 on:** July 21, 2019, 10:53:58 AM »

We are presently at redbeard’s Sawmill Village.

Redbeard (Jeff) and I.

And we ate a bait of Dungeness Crabs last evening.

AMBoser · « **Reply #51 on:** July 21, 2019, 02:38:17 PM »

Wow. That first photo of Mt. Rainier is spectacular. Did you take it or is it a postcard? If you took it, do you remember where it was? I'd love to stand in that same spot.

Safe travels.

Magicman · « **Reply #52 on:** July 21, 2019, 09:38:46 PM »

Emmons Vista at Sunrise Center.

Magicman · « **Reply #53 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:29:12 AM »

We started the day with a wonderful Crab Omlet breakfast.

Then redbeard Jeff demonstrated sawing on his new Cooks AC36.

The tailgunners were PatD and Kelly.

Then Jeff cranked the Oscar 60.

And sawed a Madrona crotch.

Magicman · « **Reply #54 on:** July 22, 2019, 10:42:27 AM »

We are now at the ferry to take us through the San Juan Islands and to Vancouver Island.

Thank You Jeff & Kelly for your Warm Hospitality.

WV Sawmiller · « **Reply #55 on:** July 22, 2019, 11:17:04 AM »

The pics and scenery are great but I'm most impressed you could get them women to stack your lumber for you. Stay safe and keep those posts coming.

redbeard · « **Reply #56 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:18:59 PM »

It sure was a special weekend meeting and sharing stories. Thank you Pat and Lynn for taking your time too visit us along your journey.

Magicman · « **Reply #57 on:** July 22, 2019, 08:04:27 PM »

We made the very pleasant ~3 hour ferry journey to Vancouver Island this morning but found Victoria much too "busy" for our liking.

After a quick stop at the grocery to pick up a few items and a visit to an ATM to get some "Loonies", we are down for the evening just West of Victoria. We will journey North tomorrow toward Port Alberni. WiFi tonight but I don't anticipate having any for the next several days.

sawguy21 · « **Reply #58 on:** July 22, 2019, 08:15:36 PM »

Welcome to Canada.

Downtown Victoria tends to be rather hectic during thw summer months but there is a lot to see in the area.

rubberfish · « **Reply #59 on:** July 22, 2019, 09:27:47 PM »

You'll need to hit another ATM soon. In this country that $100 won't last long.
Sounds and looks like you're having a good trip.

Magicman · « **Reply #60 on:** July 22, 2019, 11:49:31 PM »

I am paying with a CC. That C Note is for tips.

Stephen1 · « **Reply #61 on:** July 25, 2019, 07:41:28 AM »

Welcome to Canada MM . Remember that sign on the highway that says 90 is not MPH.

Magicman · « **Reply #62 on:** July 28, 2019, 03:15:46 PM »

I am having some difficulty getting WiFi so I’ll have to do my pictures & videos later. We made the 274 ferry trip to Prince Rupert yesterday and are now on our way to Hyder, AK.

Magicman · « **Reply #63 on:** July 28, 2019, 10:21:11 PM »

Maybe I can put up a few pictures, but no videos......It was a good idea, but with this slow WiFi, they will not upload. $:-\$

Anyway, we will be here in Hyder, AK for the next 3 days. We will leave here on the 31st for our planned rendezvous in Terrace.

Bandmill Bandit · « **Reply #64 on:** July 28, 2019, 11:50:54 PM »

IF you would like I can give you an alternate route from Stewart south to Terrace. It is a bit shorter and has a bit of gravel but is a good road and Has some of the regions most spectacular scenery through an ancient volcanic field. Some good camping in there and hiking too.

The name of the road is the Nisga'a Hiway. Think it is provincial Hiway 113. IF I remember right that is the same road that goes past Percy's place just north of Terrace. It's not a long drive (about 60 Km) so you can take it pretty leisurely drive but weather can be a factor.

My Son said you can use wifi at his place to get some decent speeds. He's got fibre in the house and gets stupid fast upload rates that are 4 or 5 times my Dload rates and I got a good connection.

Stewart is a great place to spend a day as well.

Magicman · « **Reply #65 on:** August 04, 2019, 10:00:50 PM »

We drove across Montana today and are now in Sturgis, SD, and guess what is going on??

Southside · « **Reply #66 on:** August 04, 2019, 10:16:32 PM »

You going to enter into the arm wrestling competition?

Could be worse, when we lived in Oregon I decided to take a short cut through the Nevada desert one trip and ran right smack into the Burning Man festival...

Magicman · « **Reply #67 on:** August 05, 2019, 09:08:06 AM »

A few pictures:

I met Percy in Terrace.

He showed me his friend’s sawmill.

That had a band this big.

Percy with his LT70.

He also showed me his flipping and edging operation.
Thanks Percy for your Hospitality.

Then it was on down the highway to meet another FF member.

BandmillBandit and I coordinated a meeting midway between our travels and spent a much too short of time visiting.

Wall Drugstore and the Mitchell, SD Corn Palace today.

Raider Bill · « **Reply #68 on:** August 05, 2019, 03:37:36 PM »

Quote from: Magicman on August 04, 2019, 10:00:50 PM

We drove across Montana today and are now in Sturgis, SD, and guess what is going on??

79th Rally!

petefrom bearswamp · « **Reply #69 on:** August 05, 2019, 07:07:51 PM »

If you go across SD stop in Chamberlain at the indian museum at St Josephs school.

Magicman · « **Reply #70 on:** August 08, 2019, 09:45:46 AM »

We are now in Branson, MO, for a couple of days. I have been dealing with little/no internet service so maybe I can catch up a bit:

We made a re-visit to the Mitchell, SD, Corn Palace a few days ago. The theme of the displays are changed every few years. All of the displays are made entirely with 12 different colors of ears of corn. These are grown in separate corn fields to maintain the purity of the varieties.

At the present time the outside is military themed.

This is Mitchell's city auditorium and sports arena, but for now it is their souvenir display area. A close up of some of the displays:

Notice that the ears of corn are longer than the brick to get an idea of the size if the displays.

Magicman · « **Reply #71 on:** August 08, 2019, 10:11:46 AM »

We spent one night in Missouri's "Van Meter" State Park and camped in a grove of (very valuable) Walnut trees.

That's us in the background.

And here is PatD in front of a 150½" circumference Walnut tree that would be almost 48" diameter DOB, which would make it ~45" DIB.

Missouri's Champion Walnut tree is 175" DOB circumference. Yes, those are all Walnut trees in the background.

Magicman · « **Reply #72 on:** August 08, 2019, 06:12:45 PM »

We visited the same Cathedral Grove that florida visited several weeks ago.

There are some awesome trees.

Guess that you could even get lost in there!!

Magicman · « **Reply #73 on:** August 08, 2019, 06:46:14 PM »

Whataboutdafood??

A seafood platter containing Dungeness Crab, Mussels, Halibut, Salmon, Shrimp, Corn, & Potatoes.

Dungeness crab, Cream Cheese, & Parmesan Cheese toasted on Melba Toast.

Breaded and fried Halibut.

Grilled Halibut from the "Bus".

The World Famous "Bus" in Hyder Alaska. (Google it)

Shrimp Tacos.

Magicman · « **Reply #74 on:** August 08, 2019, 06:53:04 PM »

Back in Reply #46 I planted a US Flag in Mt. Rainier, so I figured....

That I could plant an Alaskan Flag on my Forestry Forum "Tree".

ljohnsaw · « **Reply #75 on:** August 08, 2019, 08:36:58 PM »

Quote from: Magicman on August 08, 2019, 06:46:14 PM

Whataboutdafood??

So, did you two eat all of that for lunch or dinner?

rubberfish · « **Reply #76 on:** August 08, 2019, 09:34:11 PM »

Great pics and stories. Kind of cool to follow. Thank you

Magicman · « **Reply #77 on:** August 08, 2019, 09:56:28 PM »

Actually most of our "big" meals are eaten in the afternoon and serve as both our noon and evening meal. It's usually peanut butter and crackers, etc. at night.

It's going to take me a while to work through some of my pictures because I have videos to accompany them. Here are a few more:

We visited Myra Gold Mine and the attendant gave us an autographed core sample.

I spotted this bicycle front wheel and handlebar sticking out from beneath a fallen rock.

But the only thing recoverable was the rider's boots.

Superman still has a place to change clothes in Hyder.

I was told that this was a Hoary Marmot. ??

You can get "Hyderized" in Hyder, but we didn't.

I told PatD that she was getting a bit too close to this bear......

But she got away by the seat of her britches.

Banjo picker · « **Reply #78 on:** August 09, 2019, 12:04:54 AM »

You are kidding about the last pict. I hope. We did have one swat the mirror of the car once in the smokeys but we were in the car. Banjo

Magicman · « **Reply #79 on:** August 09, 2019, 08:30:42 AM »

Yup, Disclaimer: The bear was real, the scratches were real, but neither the bear nor lady were injured while taking the picture.

Magicman · « **Reply #80 on:** August 09, 2019, 10:52:39 PM »

We are home after driving 7475 miles plus another ~370 miles floating on ferries.

Our furtherest distance from home was at Salmon Glacier which is ~30 miles North of Hyder AK.

Looking North from the toe.

I wish that I had taken a video, but....

Another view. That is a lotta ice.

PatD admiring the Fire Weeds with Salmon Glacier in the background.

redbeard · « **Reply #81 on:** August 10, 2019, 12:31:32 AM »

Good too hear you made it home safe n sound, sure was alot of water and roads traveled.

WDH · « **Reply #82 on:** August 10, 2019, 06:50:08 AM »

He is a Travelin' Man.

Magicman · « **Reply #83 on:** August 10, 2019, 08:03:18 AM »

Thanks Guys, I still have pictures/videos to post but right now it's unloading the camper, washing, stowing, and then reloading all of the sawmilling gear.

Yes, I head out to saw for my 230 mile road trip customer Tuesday sawing dirty logs into beams. Then ERC, 60 miles away and Red Oak, 50 miles away.

Work, work, work, and it's Hot, hot, hot!!!

hacknchop · « **Reply #84 on:** August 10, 2019, 02:28:16 PM »

Thank you for sharing your trip with us I found it very interesting and I learned some about Glaciers as well.

Stephen1 · « **Reply #85 on:** August 10, 2019, 05:39:22 PM »

Nice to be back safe and sound after a great Trip. I'm waiting for the ferry ride pictures.

Magicman · « **Reply #86 on:** August 10, 2019, 08:20:37 PM »

I am trying to upload waterfalls and fish pictures to YouTube now. For some reason there is no audio on the fish pictures? The waterfalls did fine.

Not too much on the ferry trip because it was overcast. The pictures are all on the other camera and I haven't looked at them yet. Hopefully there will be some. We saw 8 Whales but I didn't get any "tail flipping" pictures.

Magicman · « **Reply #87 on:** August 10, 2019, 09:24:10 PM »

A Totem Pole in Port Hardy, Vancouver Island.

Myra Falls several miles South of Port Alberni.

Elk Falls South of Cambell River.

Chum Salmon spawning in Fish Creek, Hyder, AK.

Videos below but I have no idea why the audio is weak? It's plenty loud on the camera. ??

Banjo picker · « **Reply #88 on:** August 10, 2019, 09:34:05 PM »

Glad you made it home safe and sound. Banjo

ljohnsaw · « **Reply #89 on:** August 11, 2019, 01:37:37 AM »

Interesting. I'm kind of surprised that there weren't bears in there eating the salmon.

Magicman · « **Reply #90 on:** August 11, 2019, 07:50:07 AM »

The salmon run was a bit late and had only begun that week. One grizzly was coming each day but we missed seeing her by about a half hour the day we arrived and she came about 1½ hours after we left on the second day. She had not come when we left at 6:30 on the third day, but probably did after we left. As the numbers of salmon increased, the bear activity should increased. The Pink Salmon just started to arrive while we were there but had not started their spawning activity.

I only saw two spawned out and dead salmon.

Jeff · « **Reply #91 on:** August 11, 2019, 07:58:11 AM »

The audio works on my computer on all the videos.

Shotgun · « **Reply #92 on:** August 11, 2019, 11:28:20 AM »

Audio works in Frankenmuth. Thanks for your pics and video's. Neat trip. Glad you made it home safely. Your picture was used at the Pig Roast.

Magicman · « **Reply #93 on:** August 12, 2019, 07:43:05 AM »

On the Port Alberni highway there is a fence alongside a rocky creek that has become a favorite place for "Love Locks". Pad locks and everything imaginable are attached to the fence so Pat & I added ours:

Here is our lock with the fence in the background.

A closeup of the brass tag on the lock.

Had to search to find an empty spot.

It's attached.

Can you see it?

How about now? It should be easy to spot.

thecfarm · « **Reply #94 on:** August 12, 2019, 01:49:15 PM »

Probably got started with one lock!!

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