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Dam Awesome Sites

11/15/2022

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PictureBonneville Dam from WA off Hwy 14

     Along the lower Columbia River are 4 dams, and what awesome sights/sites they are!  I traveled from Bonneville, near Portland OR, upstream to McNary near Tri-cities and the Snake River Confluence at Pasco WA.
  • https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/columbia/ dams of the lower Columbia River
Photos of Columbia River dams
  • https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/columbia-river-dam
  • http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/columbia_river_dams_reservoirs.html​​
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A 12.5 min video about the geography/geology of the Columbia River, produced for the Columbia River Interpretive Center Museum, Stevenson WA
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMLCHTw_C04&ab_channel=ExecutiveProductions-Seattle
The Columbia River, 21 min 1949 film
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgUao_PK58U&ab_channel=ColumbiaRiverSalmonEnhancement
The Mighty Columbia River, 10 min 1947 film (Note that McNary Dam wasn't built until 1947-1954, The Dalles Dam was built 1952-1957, and John Day Dam was built 1958-1971)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKGeBF_cwQI&ab_channel=OldTVTime
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Interpretive sign about Ice Age Lake Lewis at Sacajawea Historical State Park, Pasco WA
Various information sheets available at the  Dams I visited.
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Bonneville Lock and Dam
     As with every river, there are 2 sides, and Bonneville Dam has a visitor center on both the Oregon side and the Washington side.  Both sides have recreational opportunities and historical displays (more extensive on the Oregon side).  I think both are worth visiting.
  • https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/bonneville/
  • https://www.nwd.usace.army.mil/CRSO/Project-Locations/Bonneville/
Bonneville Locks
Bradford Island Visitor Center, Bonneville Lock & Dam OR
Bonneville Dam Bookstore/Gift Shop and Info
My own little Sturgeon Fest, Bonneville Dam & Beyond
2.5 min video of 100 year old sturgeon caught in the Pacific Northwest
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BjrT9JoUJE&ab_channel=NewsNation
5 min video about sturgeon research in the Pacific Northwest
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuJLH9AvfcY&ab_channel=CBCNews%3ATheNational
Bonneville Dam--WA Hwy 14
The Dalles Dam--built 1952-1957
We take for granted the reasons the dams were built on the Columbia River, one of which was flood control.
  • https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/The-Dalles/
  • https://www.nwd.usace.army.mil/CRSO/Project-Locations/The-Dalles/#top
  • https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/234
  • https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Locations/Columbia-River/The-Dalles-Lock-Dam/Eagle-Watch/
1948 Vanport Flood
  • https://www.oregonhistoryproject.org/articles/essays/the-vanport-flood/#.Y9ik53bMI7c
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3wrgC0D1p4&ab_channel=TheOregonian 2 min video
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6XQTXYDxFU&ab_channel=NWSPortland half hr video
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl8dMk0Z0lc&ab_channel=OregonPublicBroadcasting    1 hour video
John Day Dam--east of Biggs Junction & Hwy 97 on I-84 in OR, and Maryhill on Hwy 14 in WA
  • https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/John-Day/
  • https://www.nwd.usace.army.mil/CRSO/Project-Locations/John-Day/#top
  • https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233536
  • https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/241
  • https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?ID=G20848
McNary Dam--off Hwy 730, east of Umatilla OR
     The visitor facilities was closed for so long for COVID, but at last I was able to visit, and I made it with only an hour to take in the Visitor Center.  Sorry that I have a fear of heights which curbed my chance to take photos from the walkway at the top of the Visitor Center.  So desperate for a restroom, I was extremely grateful for the accessible facilities.
  • https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/McNary-Dam-and-Lake-Wallula/
  • https://www.nwd.usace.army.mil/CRSO/Project-Locations/McNary/#to
2 min video traveling through McNary Lock
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV2yFhVoXlQ&ab_channel=FrensicPic
7 min video about salmon & McNary Dam
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mvu9v-dcWo&ab_channel=WallaWallaUSACE
5 min video Sturgeon Fishing at McNary Dam for hatchery brood stock 
     McNary Dam fishing videos included walleye, shad, steelhead, salmon, sturgeon.
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6FNRGo1MaY&ab_channel=JamieNicho
McNary Beach Recreation Area--above McNary Dam, 3 mi east of Umatilla OR, off Hwy 730
  • ·       https://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/McNary-Dam-and-Lake-Wallula/McNary-Beach-Park/

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Deer silhouetted in the evening at McNary Beach Recreation Area--above McNary Dam, 3 mi east of Umatilla OR, off Hwy 730
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Swiss-Bavarian Alpenfest, Joseph OR

10/4/2022

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Alphornists at the Alpenfest, Joseph OR
     Driving solo to Joseph OR, about 5.5 hours from Portland, I checked out mysteries on CDs as traveling companions.  Unfortunately, I didn't think to check out Swiss Family Robinson, Heidi, or The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria August Trap 1951--the basis of "The Sound of Music".
    Of course, I didn't have time to listen to all of these, coming and going, and driving around, but I chose 3, in case I didn't like one or two.  That turned out to be wise.  I was enjoying "Charcoal Joe", until it had more sex than I liked.  So I switched to "Malice", which I enjoyed, except the ending.  I didn't have time to listen to any other.
   Since the CD player in my car only holds 1 CD, I had to find handy places I could pull off to change the discs.  Because this was my last overnight trip for 2022, I listened to the others at home while working in the kitchen.
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Wallowa Mtns, Eagle Cap Wilderness, from Eagle's View Inn & Suites, Enterprise OR--not nearly as impressive as in person!
     OR Route 82 is a 70 mi state highway from La Grande to Joseph.  Also called the Wallowa Lake Hwy, a part of the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, it appears to have an identity crisis as it takes its turns through the towns along the way.  Thus, some of the street addresses of places on this highway might disguise their location on the road.
     My best laid plans for this trip went a bit awry, but things worked out alright in the end.  I made it to the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce in Enterprise OR before it closed at 5pm, en route to Joseph.  That was a very good chance to gather info on places I wanted to go (or at least to reference), and to ask questions.
  • https://www.wallowacountychamber.com/ nice video "slide show"
Coming into Joseph OR from the North on Hwy 82, which becomes Main St in Joseph
  • https://www.thedepotjoseph.com/  and https://www.facebook.com/thedepotjoseph
  • https://www.mtviewmotel-rvpark.com/
Dinner at La Laguna Mexican Restaurant 
     After unloading at my lodgings, I went searching for a place to eat north of the Lodge.  The Blythe Cricket was already closed for the day.  The sunset reminded me of a previous trip when I had taken too long to decide where to eat so that the place I wanted to go was closed.  I chose to eat at La Laguna Mexican Restaurant, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  It was a great choice.  I noted quite a number of tables on the outside, and the employee said they had about 10 others beside, indicating just how popular the place is in summer.
  • https://www.theblythecricket.com/
  • http://www.lalagunamexican.com/
 Mt Joseph Lodge, Joseph OR
   Mt Joseph Lodge has a rustic charm that draws you in, and I would have enjoyed it greatly but for a few drawbacks for a person in a wheelchair.  Although there's a handy handicapped parking space right in front on Main St, the wheelchair entrance is on Alder St around the corner.  I was glad the parking spot there was paved with enough room for my ramp to deploy, and the gravel on the other side of the pavement had enough vegetation so that I could manage not to get stuck or spin out.  The room with the roll-in shower is nearly clear around the pleasant veranda (except for what I assume were temporarily stored appliances).  It was a beautiful room with many nice features.  But, the roll-in shower didn't have a bench, and the shelf was much too high for me to reach.  I found a stool at Joseph Hardware that was perfect for my need.  The space between the bed and the wall was hardly wide enough for my 24" wheelchair, and the bed was very high, without a helpful bedside table to assist my ascent.  No staff on site, and I could not get a response from a phone call.
  • https://www.mtjosephlodge.com/​
Oregon's Alpenfest, Joseph OR
  • https://oregonalpenfest.com/
     Oregon's Alpenfest may be more modest than the Mt Angel Oktoberfest (but less hectic and thronged, as well), yet it's in an exceptional setting of alpine grandeur.  The magnificent Wallowa Mountains are in constant view from Joseph OR. 
     Sometime the Alpenfest is held at the rodeo grounds, but in 2022 that was needed as a base to fight fires in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.  I was thankful the air was not full of smoke!  The festival was moved to the Community Center.  I went there for breakfast and to check out the craft booths before lots of people came, then went to explore the town of Joseph.  It's only about 14 blocks from end to end, easily traversed by walking or wheeling--that is, when they are finished with the sidewalk renovations in progress when I was there.  Still, I could roll most of the way up and down Main.  I returned to the festival for the afternoon program and lunch.  I was there before the crowds, which suited me.
  • The Polkatones dance band, including yodeling
  • Tirolean Dancers of Oregon performing dances from Austria, Bavaria, Czek Republic, Bohemia ...
  • Accordion virtuoso Toby Hanson
  • Alphornists Phil & Gayle Neuman
For more about Swiss & Swiss-American culture, yodeling, the accordion, and such, scroll to the end of this post.
Exploring Joseph OR
     The town of Joseph started out with names memorializing the lake, but in 1880 changed its name to memorialize Chief Joseph of the Wallowa band of the Nez Perce tribe, the original inhabitants of the area.  Each summer the rodeo and related events held there is called Chief Joseph Days.  The town doesn't have any historic Swiss or Bavarian ties, but the area is known as Little Switzerland because of the Wallowa (quite spectacular) mountains.
  • http://josephoregon.com/ beautiful slide show banner, beside info
  • https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/joseph/#.Yzzb5XbMI7c inclu historic photos​
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph,_Oregon
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Joseph
Joseph OR, north to south--highlights, mainly traveling down Main Street, cross streets noted below
Poplar St
The Blythe Cricket 700 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • http://www.theblythecricket.com
Farmer's Market next to Stein Distillery
  • http://www.wallowacountyfarmersmarket.com/
Stein Distillery 604 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • http://www.steindistillery.com/

Maple St
La Laguna Mexican Restaurant 507 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • http://www.lalagunamexican.com/
Wallowolgy Natural History Discovery Center 508 North Main Street, Mail Slot 666, Joseph, OR 
  • https://www.wallowology.org/  
Mike's Garage 503 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.loc8nearme.com/oregon/joseph/mikes-garage/4689853/

W Alder
Josephy Center for Arts & Culture 403 Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • http://josephy.org/
Valley Bronze of Oregon 307 W Alder St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • http://www.valleybronze.com
Joseph Branch Railriders 501 W Alder St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://jbrailriders.com/

Alder St
Nez Perce Tribe Dept of Fisheries Resources Management, Joseph Field Office, Main & Alder
  • https://nezperce.org/contact/ scroll almost to the bottom
Mt Joseph Lodge 404 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.mtjosephlodge.com/
Sports Corral 401 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846

Pine St
This little town sign & bridge
Kelly’s Gallery & Barn Boutique 302 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.kellysgalleryatjoseph.com/
1917 Lumber 301 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
Chevron 300 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846

Wallowa Ave
Joseph Rodeo Grounds--go west on Wallowa <1/2 mi
R&R Drive In 301 N Lake St, Joseph, OR 97846, 1/2 block east of Main
Public restrooms, info signs, and parking a block east of Main on Wallowa Ave, Joseph OR
Winding Waters River Expeditions 204 E Wallowa Ave, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.windingwatersrafting.com/about/meet-the-rivers/
Market Place Fresh Foods 208 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
Embers Brewhouse 204 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://embersjosephoregon.com/
Cheyenne Cafe 209 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
Heritage Plaza between Cheyenne Cafe and City Hall, Main St, Joseph OR
Joseph City Hall & Library 201 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846 (link above)

Joseph Ave
Chief Joseph statue
​Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Center
 (link above)
Joseph Baptist Church 107 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072366796991
Maxville Heritage Center 103 N. Main Street
  • https://www.maxvilleheritage.org/
US Post Office 101 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=136856
Outlaw Restaurant 108 N Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://theoutlawrestaurant.com/​​
The Jennings Hotel 100 N Main St - Second Floor, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.jenningshotel.com/about slide show banner of the area on home page

Williams Ave
"The Running Raiders" wolf statues
"All Around Cowboy", by Austin Barton, across from the Post Office
Arrowhead Chocolates (also Hot Choc & Coffee) 4 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://arrowheadchocolates.com/
Mad Mary's gifts & soda fountain/ice cream 5 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • http://madmarys.com
Wallowa Lake Guided Tours & Rentals, has glass bottom kayaks; next to Mad Mary's

1st St
Valley Bronze Gallery 18 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • http://www.valleybronze.com/gallery.html
Joseph Community Center one block east of Main on 1st St
Joseph Hardware 101 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://joseph.doitbest.com/
The Stubborn Mule 104 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.stubbornmulesaloon.com/
Wallowa County Museum 110 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://co.wallowa.or.us/community-services/wallowa-county-museum/
Alpine Auto 105 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846

2nd St
Eagle Cap Ranger District (US Forest Service) 201 E 2nd St, Joseph, OR 97846 (2 blocks east of Main)
  • https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-whitman/about-forest/districts/?cid=fsbdev7_008951
"All Campground facilities are non-fee and rustic . . . The campgrounds on Eagle Cap District typically fill up on summer weekends with adjacent dispersed camping areas also full. . . None of the campgrounds or picnic areas in the District have any accessible features. . . Eagle Cap District maintains trails . . . for recreation pack and saddle stock and foot travel.  No designated ski, snowmobile, or mountain bike trails exist. . . 11 outfitters serve the summer and fall visitors with backpacks, llamas, horses, and mules . . . Much of the District is off limits or unsuitable for snowmobiling . . . Cross-country skiining is popular on some trails where road access is available.  Steep terrain and frequent avalanches conditions preclude using much of the District.  2 winter outfitters operate hut systems under permit."
   Note:  Chief Joseph Mtn, Sacajawea Peak, and Matterhorn Peak are south of Joseph in the Eagle Cap Wilderness/Wallowa mountains.

Indian Lodge Motel 201 Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.indianlodgemotel.com/
Joseph Laundromat & car wash 204 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846, across from Indian Lodge Motel

3rd St
Joseph United Methodist Church 301 S Lake St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://josephumc.org

W 4th St bends into S Park St
Joseph City Park 503 S Park St #501, Joseph, OR 97846
Mountain View Lane = E 4th St

7th St
Kokanee Inn Bed & Breakfast 700 S Main St, Joseph, OR 97846
  • https://www.kokaneeinn.com/
Joseph Hardware
​--just about everything for your home; I found a Rubbermaid stool that was perfect for a shower seat, since my hotel didn't have one.  Lots of other enticements, but I was on a trip away from home.
​The Stubborn Mule--great food, friendly & casual atmosphere, accommodates groups, reservations recommended (required for groups)​

​Iwetemlaykin, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, and Wallowa Lake
Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site--south edge of Joseph, Hwy 351
   From the brochure, it looks like maybe the best way for persons in wheelchairs might be to access from the south end of Main St (don't turn when the main road becomes 8th).
  • https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=190 not sure I agree w/all info
  • https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles%2Fpublications%2F%2Fiwetemlaykin.pdf brochure pdf
Old Chief Joseph Gravesite & Cemetery, Nez Perce National Historical Park--Hwy 351 just south of Joseph OR
This was the father of the famous Chief Joseph.
  • https://www.nps.gov/nepe/planyourvisit/visit-old-chief-joseph-gravesite.htm
  • https://www.nps.gov/nepe/learn/historyculture/old-chief-joseph-gravesite.htm
Wallowa County Park--north end of Wallowa Lake, about a mile or so south of Joseph OR, Hwy 351
​     This is an exceptional view of both the lake and the Wallowa Mountains.
Wallowa Lake along Hwy 351 south of Joseph OR
Wallowa Lake State Park--6 mi south of Joseph OR, 77 mi (over an hour and a half) from La Grande
  • https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=20
Wallowa Lake Community--right next to Wallowa Lake State Park, 6 mi south of Joseph OR
     Tourist activities to keep family, friends, and/or sweethearts engaged for days in this little community, such as mini golf, go-karts, tram up the mountain, hiking, picnic places, camping, cabins, resorts, hotels, restaurants, gift shops . . .  Little Alps State Park, a day-use area is at the end of the road (not far).
  • http://www.wallowalake.net/index.php/home-top Wallowa Lake Community website
  • https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/43002194? source_impression_id=p3_1665159879_%2FSYIcyUfpWQtC2qi Wallowa Lake Inn, Airbnb
  • https://wallowalakelodge.com/ Wallowa Lake Lodge & cabins
  • https://www.wallowalakeresort.com/ Wallowa Lake Resort
  • https://www.thematterhornvillage.com/index.htm The Matterhorn Village
  • https://www.eaglecapchalets.com/ Eagle Cap Chalets with historic mini golf
  • https://www.parkattheriver.com/  Park at the River cabins & RV camping
  • http://www.valisrestaurant.com/  fall/winter open Fri-Sun
  • http://www.wallowalake.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&temid=32 Scenic Meadows RV Park
  • http://www.flyingarrowresort.com/ Flying Arrow Resort
  • https://www.wallowalakepackstation.com/ Wallowa Lake Pack Station
  • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wallowa-whitman/recarea/?recid=51603 Wallowa Lake Trailhead
Enterprise OR
  • https://www.enterpriseoregon.org/index.php
  • https://www.wallowacountychamber.com/ nice video "slide show"
​Eagle’s View Inn & Suites--1200 Highland Avenue, Enterprise, OR 97828
     What exceptional views of the Wallowa mountains from this hotel!  How appropriately named, for both the bird's soaring perspective, and the Eagle Cap Wilderness in prospect.  What great prospects of having a relaxed and easy stay with such easy access to my bed.  I called it an early night to rest my weary self.
     Directions:  At the top of the hill west of town, turn north off Hwy 82 on Highland Ave.  It's west of the Baptist Church and the Enterprise welcome sign.  Make a right where you see the stop sign; the FS ranger station is further north up the Highland Ave hill.  The exterior of the hotel itself is sort of non-descript and I didn't see a sign reassuring me I was in the right place, but it's the only hotel-looking building there.
  • https://www.eaglesviewinnandsuites.com/
Around town, Enterprise OR
     Hwy 82 literally turns into River St as it enters Enterprise from the southeast.  The skate/basketball/baseball park is before that curve comes, Moonshine Glass Art is just at the curve, but it doesn't look that easy to get to.  When I was there it looked the best way for a handicapped person would be to pull into the Dollar Stretcher Groceries (where you can get parking lot where you can access a ramped sidewalk.  From the map it looks like you can get to the Glass Art place from S River St, to the left coming 'round that bend, before you actually see the Moonshine Glass Art.
  • https://www.moonshineglassart.com/
  • http://www.theponderosamotel.com/
  • https://www.enterpriseoregon.org/index.php/services/public-library
     Hwy 82 turns west on North St, and north of North St, Depot St changes into NW 3rd.  Three streets north of North St on NW 3rd is Garfield and the Wallowa County Fairgrounds where Hells Canyon Mule Days are always the weekend after Labor Day.  Take SW Depot or SW 2nd south to family and community friendly Enterprise City Park which has a playground, picnic areas (including for groups), restrooms, lots of room to run, courts to swing a racket . . .
  • https://www.enterpriseoregon.org/index.php/history/city-parks
  • https://www.napaonline.com/en/or/enterprise/store/27221?cid=pl_DAC_jobber_ThompsonAutoSupply_27221
More around Enterprise OR, and vicinity
     I had read that one could fish in Marr Pond, but I had a difficult time trying to find public access to it.  My best advice is to continue south on SW Depot or SW 2nd St to SW Thorpes Lane.  Go west on SW Thorpes past Montclair St.  You'll get glimpses of the pond, and at the west end of the pond around an old industrial building you might be able to get to the pond.  
     SW Depot makes a T with Fish Hatchery Lane, and the fish hatchery (dating back to 1939) is not far to the west and well-worth visiting.  It has more than one entrance, and each has its own interest.  A deer crossed the road as I drove out that way, but I couldn't get my camera out in time to get a good photo.  
     Not much further west, where Fish Hatchery Lane meets Powers Rd, take a short left, then right again onto Homan Lane, if you want to go out to see Sunrise Iron, on Sunrise Rd off Homan Lane.  It's a little bit of a drive on gravel road, but so interesting.  Call ahead about touring.  Beautiful views of field & farm & mountains.
  • https://myodfw.com/wallowa-hatchery-visitors-guide
  • https://www.sunriseironllc.com/ cool photos
  • Highview Angus Ranch, Homan Lane, https://highviewangusranch.com/  inclu videos
Back in town, Enterprise OR
​     Traveling west on North St, which becomes part of Hwy 82, is El Bajio Mexican Restaurant, Ace Hardware, Chevron, the Post Office, Elks Lodge, Wilderness Inn Motel (which has handicapped accommodations if you get there before they are gone), La Laguna Mexican Restaurant, Heavenlys burger place, a car wash, etc.  North St makes a bend by Safeway before heading uphill out of town.  Across from Safeway are a Chinese restaurant, TW Bronze (on Golf Course Rd), and about a block further on Golf Course Rd is Parks Bronze.  Naturally, there's a golf course not too far up Golf Course Rd.
  • https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1362659
  • https://wildernessinnmotel.com/
  • http://www.lalagunamexican.com/
  • https://www.heavenlys.org​
  • https://www.twbronze.com/​
Towns 'Tween Enterprise & La Grande OR--along Hwy 82
Lostine OR--10 mi northwest of Enterprise on Hwy 82; about 60 mi from La Grande
    Hwy 82 becomes State St in Lostine, a village with a few interesting landmarks, and south on Lostine River Road (dirt/gravel) are fairly minimalist campgrounds and trailheads.  Names I saw on the map:  Lostine Reservoir (Mountain View Rd off Lostine River Rd), Canyon Forest Camp, Lostine River Interpretive Trailhead and Williamson Campground (11 mi south of town), Walla Walla Forest Camp, Irondyke Forest Camp, Bowman-Francis Lake Trailhead, Turkey Flat Forest Camp and not far Arrow Forest Camp & nearby picnic area, Shady Campground & nearby Maxwell Lake Trailhead, and at last Two Pan Campground & Trailhead--for which you can search on the internet.
  • https://www.cityoflostine.com/
  • https://www.facebook.com/thebluebananaespresso/
  • https://www.rivers.gov/rivers/lostine.php
  • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wallowa-whitman/recarea/?recid=51519
  • https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wallowa-whitman/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=51611&actid=29
  • https://www.muddycamper.com/oregon/irondyke-forest-campground/ info, photos, other nearby campgrounds with mileages
Wallowa OR--18 mi (about 20 min) northwest of Enterprise OR, on Hwy 82
     Hwy 82 becomes 1st Street in Wallowa.  Much construction caused some difficulty getting around Wallowa when I was there early Oct 2022, which will bring welcome improvements when they are finished.  I was anxious to tour the Nez Perce Visitor Center, but it was "temporarily" closed even during posted hours--I suppose still relating to COVID cautions.  Right where Hwy 82 becomes 1st St on the east end of town (at Ellen St), 1st St goes further east separate from the highway, and then as it crosses the Wallowa River it changes to Whiskey Creek Rd.  At the west end of town Hwy 82 separates from 1st St at Douglas.  Otherwise, the captioned photos below I think are self-explanatory.
  • https://cityofwallowa.weebly.com/
  • https://www.facebook.com/melinckosmuseum/​ "Laureano Mier's new museum of flight history in Wallowa offers a fun and eclectic introduction to airplanes and their history, including activities for children of all ages... The name comes from a toy monkey that has been carried by aviators on a number of globe-circling flights." Wallowa County Chieftain
  • https://www.wallowanezperce.org/
  • https://wallowariverrvpark.com/
  • https://mingomoteloregon.com/
  • https://www.wallowahistory.org/
  • https://www.facebook.com/littlebeardrivein/
The Canyon between Wallowa & Elgin, including Minam
     Wallowa to Minam is 13 mi through the canyon.  Minam to Elgin is another 13 miles.  The 
Minam River joins Wallowa River at Minam OR.  Minam Store, which offers various recreational supplies and services, is closed on Mondays.  See their website below.  Just across the river is the Minam State Recreation Area, with its boat launch just off Hwy 82, and its campground 2 mi up the Wallowa River on a not-so-wide gravel canyon road.
  • https://minamstore.com/home/about-the-minam-store
  • https://minamstore.com/home/contact-us
  • https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=19
Elgin OR--20 mi northeast of La Grande OR, on Hwy 82
     When Hwy 82 comes into Elgin from the east it converts to Albany St, then turns south, becoming S 8th Ave.  Because I was just driving through, I didn't see Tom McDowel/Elgin Community Park (on both sides of Elgin Community Center & Pool, 260 N 10th St, Elgin, OR 97827).
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin%2C_Oregon
  • https://cityofelginor.org/
  • https://eaglecaptrainrides.com/
  • https://www.elginoperahouse.com/
Imbler OR--13 mi northeast of La Grande OR, on Hwy 82
     ​Hwy 82 turns south into Ruckman Ave in Imbler OR.  It's a tiny community with the Grande Ronde River winding slowly nearby in largely farming Union County.  
  • https://www.visitunioncounty.org/annual-events/
  • https://www.visitunioncounty.org/things-to-do/
​​La Grande Exxon, exit 261 off I-84--about 260 mi, 4 hours from Portland OR
     This is the exit for Hwy 82, so it was very convenient to get gas both going and coming home.  The staff member who kindly pumped my gas was so friendly and thoughtful he washed my windshield without being asked.  He even fetched a Subway sandwich made to order for me (I keep a note about which sandwich/ingredients I like).  
There's a Best Western, a Super 8, and a Sandman Inn nearby, beside McDonald's & Wendy's, and Local Harvest Eatery & Pub (pizza).  Shopping is also close, at La Grande Town Center, 2212 Island Ave #3949, La Grande, OR 97850 .
​     For more about La Grande OR, see
  • https://www.travelpacificnw.com/accessible-travel-blog/pendleton-la-grande-baker-city-or
Swiss Culture in the US and Switzerland
Music at Alpenfest included yodeling and accordions, which reminded me of clips from "The Sound of Music" and Disney's "Snow White".  Cowboys used to yodel, too.  Ironically, the overture to Rossini's opera "William Tell" is the familiar "Lone Ranger" theme, so much a part of American culture. 

​For a brief intro to the dancing, scroll down to Tirolean Dancers at:
  •  https://www.travelpacificnw.com/accessible-travel-blog/mt-angel-oktoberfest
Yodeling clip from Disney’s “Snow White”
  • https://youtu.be/pF5Z9k2vsSo
Goat Herd song from “The Sound of Music”
  • https://youtu.be/UmmOJx_Hxto
Yodeling cowboy, Gene Autry
  • https://youtu.be/JFL31KFVs4c
Yodeling article from Switzerland Tourism
  • https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/planning/about-switzerland/custom-and-tradition/yodeling-its-all-in-the-voice/
Accordion history from the Accordion Museum
  • http://accordion-museum.com/en/accordions/history
The Lone Ranger 1949-1957 Opening and Closing Theme
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9lf76xOA5k&ab_channel=TeeVeesGreatest
William Tell Overture
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQpq9-Hkvns&ab_channel=TheMaestro%26TheEuropeanPopOrchestra theatrical pops concert
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe3eP1ETKmE&ab_channel=medici.tv symphonic hall
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvvMiRJDMTA&ab_channel=scottbrothersduo organ rendition; “The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Wilfrid, commonly known as Ripon Cathedral, and until 1836 known as Ripon Minster, is a cathedral in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. Founded as a monastery by Scottish monks in the 660s, it was refounded as a Benedictine monastery by St Wilfrid in 672.” Wikipedia
Swiss/German Cuisine
  • https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/planning/about-switzerland/custom-and-tradition/typical-food/
  • https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-foods-try-switzerland
  • https://studyinginswitzerland.com/swiss-cuisine-traditional-food-to-try/
  • https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/swiss-recipes/
Books & Movies with Swiss subjects & authors
Famous Swiss writers:  philosopher Rousseau, Nobel prize poet Spitteler . . . ​
Swiss stories:  William Tell, Swiss Family Robinson, Heidi, Moni the Goat Boy . . .
​Children's books: 
  • https://swissfamilyfun.com/gift-guide-swiss-childrens-books/
Films about the Alps
  • https://theculturetrip.com/europe/switzerland/articles/the-5-best-films-about-the-alps/
  • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029982/
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIwsKCZRkXc&ab_channel=BritishPath%C3%A9
  • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053352/
Some Swiss colonies in the US, and Swiss Americans
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Americans  doesn’t mention Tillamook OR, Monroe WA, & St George UT
  • https://www.everyculture.com/multi/Sr-Z/Swiss-Americans.html
About Switzerland & Germany
Cantons of Switzerland
  • https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/switzerland
  • https://studyinginswitzerland.com/cantons-of-switzerland/
  • https://www.mappr.co/counties/switzerland-cantons/
States of Germany, with map
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States_of_Germany
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Mt Angel Oktoberfest

9/18/2022

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The center of Mt Angel Oktoberfest at Garfield & Charles. A useful pamphlet and info booth are available here.
     Getting to Mt Angel Oktoberfest
  • https://oktoberfest.org/
     Traveling south on I-205 from Portland OR, there's more than one choice for getting to Mt Angel.  Google says it's about a 45 min drive at best, but one day it took me an hour, and Saturday it took me an hour and a half (when I thought there wouldn't be as much traffic!)  If you prefer countryside driving vs the freeway, I  suggest going south on Hwy 99E from Hwy 205.  It skirts Oregon City and wends its way along the Willamette River awhile, traverses Canby & Barlow, Hubbard & Woodburn (all towns I'd like to explore more sometime), and then you turn southeast on Hwy 214, which will come into Mt Angel from the north.  Turn east on Palmer St to get to handicapped parking:  there's parking in that first block off Hwy 214, but better than that is the parking lot of St Mary Church--take Palmer to Oak St and go south to College St.  The Church is to the east, and it has plenty of paved parking, free for disabled permits.
     If you don't have a disability permit, parking is at a premium.  Friday it was bad enough, but on Sat every street was lined with cars.  Ordinarily it's a town of less than 5000.  Some places offer $7 parking, official parking areas are $10.  There are shuttles to and from the official parking lots (which fill fast, of course), as well as the shuttle to the Abbey, but they did not appear wheelchair accessible to me.
St Mary Catholic Church, 575 E College St, Mt Angel, OR 97362
  • https://stmarymtangel.org/  beautiful videos of the church
Kindergarten, across the street from St Mary Catholic Church
​     Bouncy house, carnival rides, pony rides, etc.--all for free.
Military Vehicle Display, Sat 9am-3pm at the Legion Hall, 740 E College St, Mt. Angel, OR 97362
     I saw some of these vehicles down the hill in the main festival area on Fri, but didn't have a chance to get any photos.  On Sat I was anxious to get up to the Abbey before the museum closed, so had to pass (opportunity cost), and by the time I returned, they were done.
  • https://www.mtangelchamber.com/legion-post-89
Cruz 'n Car Show, 9am til whenever; St Mary's Public School--590 E College St, Mt Angel, OR 97362
Rollin' down College & Church St, Mt Angel Oktoberfest 2022
     One might speculate whether whoever laid out the town had indulged a bit much in the spirited festivities . . . St Mary Catholic Church is on College St.  But as you head downhill toward the center of town, College St leaps north a block at Oak St, and continuing west on what was College St you are suddenly on Church St.
The Center of Mt Angel Oktoberfest was at Garfield & Charles streets.  From College St I turned on Garfield and worked my way north a block, past the City Hall and the Souvenir booth.  At Garfield & Charles was the information booth, and a shelf of free, informative booklets with a map, schedule of events each day, info about the events and venues (like what spirits are served at each, with prices), free family fun, etc.  I recommend planning to spend 2 days at least, and if you haven't been before, you can peruse the booklet even further before the 2nd day.  If you plan to imbibe, I suggest making a reservation to stay over well in advance.
*Note:  although most places accept credit cards, there a some that only take cash.  ATMs are sprinkled around in cute little "houses", but it costed me $4.50 to use one, and I had to ask a kind person to help me because it was too high for me to reach some of the buttons.  People were very nice to me at the festival.
Charles Street
Dancers, Performers at the Bandstand, Charles St & Cleveland
     I took SO many photos, because obvioiusly it's difficult to get a good shot while people are in motion--especially at night.  I liked some of the shots, even though there were not crisp.  Organizing, labeling, and choosing the best out of over 500 shots takes a lot of time and stamina itself!  I so enjoyed the beauty of the colorful costumes and complexions--it's so great when we can celebrate each others' cultural heritage.  Spectators were so kind to let me up front so I could see, as they stood because the seating was packed.
Hoop Dance--Webertanz, Mt Angel Dance Troupe
Moms & Daughters Dance--Webertanz, Mt Angel Dance Troupe
Dads & Daughters dance--Webertanz, Mt Angel Dance Troupe
Boys' Dance--Webertanz, Mt Angel Dance Troupe
9th Graders--Webertanz, Mt Angel Dance Troupe
Young Adults Dances--Webertanz, Mt Angel Dance Troupe
Maypole Dance--Webertanz, Mt Angel Dance Troupe
Marion County Citizens Band
  • http://www.marioncountycitizensband.com/
Tirolean Dancers
  • http://www.tiroleandancers.com/
     Dances from Denmark, Austria, Germany, N Germany, Bavaria . . . including one called Horseshoes, one called King's Cross, another based on the skills of miners. 
     "The Schuhplattler is a traditional style of folk dance popular in the regions of Bavaria and Tyrol (southern Germany, Austria and the German speaking regions of northern Italy). In this dance, the performers stomp, clap and strike the soles of their shoes (Schuhe), thighs and knees with their hands held flat (platt). There are more than 150 basic Schuhplattlers, as well as marches and acrobatic feats that are often interspersed with the basic dance in performance. They may be seen today in Europe and in German immigrant communities around the world. While the Schuhplattler is still largely performed by adults, it has become increasingly popular with youngsters, who love its colorful costumes and its bouncing, leaping, kicking and choreographed horseplay." 
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuhplattler
Arts & Crafts booths were on College St between Main & Cleveland, and Cleveland St between College & Charles St, and on the north end of Garfield from College to Palmer St.  The map had them colored in green and labeled, but for a first timer, there was a lot of information on the map to assimilate.
Food booths and Drinking venues were mostly along Garfield Street, but a few were sprinkled about--esp snacks.
A few more things to explore in Mt Angel
     Sorry, I didn't get a photo of the lovely fountain . . . but, here's what I did manage.
Mt Angel Abbey
  •  https://www.mountangelabbey.org/  a great, informative site with videos
   To get to the Abbey, continue east a half mile up the hill on College St from St Mary Catholic Church, then turn right on Abbey Drive.  There's a paved path all the way, and I think my electric chair could have made it, even though it's steep, but without my chair charger nor a helper just in case, beside the extra time it would take, I drove my car up there and followed the signs for handicapped parking. 
     The museum is very different than I expected . . . it's not simply full of religious icons, but has lots of natural and local history exhibits, as well as art and historical artifacts that have been donated.  If you are squeamish about the fact that in nature some animals eat others, you may find some of the displays unsettling.  Nothing gory, but predators attacking or chasing prey along with more placid scenes.  As with most museums, it's difficult to get photos without annoying reflections--these are only to whet the appetite to see for yourself.
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Port Townsend, various Forts, Mt Baker and the North Cascades

9/10/2022

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Mt Baker and the North Cascades from the Anacortes Ferry
     The basic outline of this trip:
  • On the way to Port Townsend, starting with the Hood Canal Bridge, Hwy 104
  • Port Townsend area, including Fort Townsend, Fort Worden, & Fort Flagler
  • Whidbey Island, including Fort Casey
  • Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
  • Sedro-Woolley & the North Cascades
Along the way I got some magnificent mountain shots of the Olympics and Mt Baker.
​On the way to Port Townsend
     Port Townsend is about 4 hours north of Portland OR.  Take I-5 north, and either 1) continue north on Hwy 101 from Tumwater/Olympia, driving along the Hood Canal, or 2) stay on I-5, take Hwy 16 to the Tacoma Narrows bridge/Gig Harbor, then Hwy 3 past Bremerton, and Hwy 104 across the Hood Canal Bridge.  Not far beyond that is the intersection with Hwy 19, heading north toward Port Townsend (and meets with Hwy 20 into town--less direct is to stay on Hwy 104 'til it intersects with Hwy 20, and take that up to Port Townsend).  Both options take about 4 hours, and the first may seem easier, but I prefer not to go north along the Hood Canal, as it is winding, fairly narrow, and the canal is on the downside, right of the vehicle.  The 2nd option seems less direct, but there are signs along the way, so it's not as confusing as it may seem.  Yet driving 101 south along the Hood Canal is pretty, and the upside is on the right.
The Olympics from Hood Canal Bridge, Hwy 104
     I enjoy crossing over the Hood Canal Bridge.  The views are marvelous . . . the water, the mountains . . . It's not a great chance to take photos while you are on the bridge (best views) if you are driving on your own.  There's no stopping on the bridge.
Hood Canal Floating Bridge Viewpoint--just west of the Hood Canal Bridge; the Olympics are out of view
​     Photos from late Aug 2021.  If traveling west on Hwy 104, this pull-out is on the left (across traffic), and returning to the Hwy is also difficult--crossing traffic to continue west.
Shine Tidelands State Park--west side of Hood Canal Bridge, Hwy 104
     "
This little day-use park offers fishing and crabbing, and its shoreline is popular with kayakers and beach walkers. A small wetland on the property offers excellent birding. Low tide brings out oysters and clams, which makes the park popular with shellfish harvesters."  Shellfish season was closed when I was there Aug 2022.  4 unsheltered picnic tables, no fires allowed.
  • https://www.parks.wa.gov/583/Shine-Tidelands
  • https://www.stateparks.com/shine_tidelands.html
Olympic Peninsula Gateway Visitors Center--93 Beaver Valley Rd (Hwy 19), Port Ludlow, WA 98365
     (near the intersection of Hwy 104 and Hwy 19)
     There's an interesting exterior exhibit, but from the outside this little center may not seem like much.  Don't be fooled . . . it may be small, but it has a lot of valuable information and some interesting displays for the area (in fact, the whole peninsula), and a friendly and helpful staff.  Several porta potties, as well as info available on the outside.  Most of the parking is gravel.  The small paved path next to the handicapped parking was a bit of a struggle for me in a wheelchair--not much room to maneuver to get off/on my van ramp.
  • https://olympic-peninsula-gateway-visitors-center.business.site/
  • https://www.facebook.com/OlympicPeninsulaGateway
  • https://olympicpeninsula.org/visitor-centers-and-chambers-of-commerce/
  • https://enjoyolympicpeninsula.com/?fbclid=IwAR0sRq1Fpkin8rGkcjF3xVGfrbqBWcOA5s5zl77hxnjfjp_nCGh1Izxwu4s
  • http://enjoyolympicpeninsula.org/
Port Ludlow WA--off Hwy 19 on Oak Bay Road​ (with a bit about nearby Port Hadlock & Irondale)
  • https://visitjeffersoncountywa.org/ has a cool 2 min video (watch for the orcas)
  • https://portludlowresort.com/ remarkable eagle eye view of Port Ludlow with the Olympic Mtns in the distance
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Ludlow,_Washington​
Port Ludlow Falls--70 Breaker Ln, Port Ludlow, WA 98365  (I learned how to find after returning home)
  • https://peninsulapassage.com/ludlow-falls/
  • https://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/waterfall/Ludlow-Falls-3271 w/directions to get there
Port Ludlow Park--563 Pioneer Dr, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 (I didn't know about when I went)
     From Oak Bay Rd past the bay, take Swansonville Rd on the left, then right on Pioneer Dr.
Port Hadlock, Irondale--Oak Bay Rd continues up from Port Ludlow to Port Hadlock, but so does Hwy 19
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Hadlock-Irondale,_Washington
  • NW School of Wooden Boat Building-- 42 N. Water St. Port Hadlock, WA 98339
    https://www.nwswb.edu/
Chimacum WA, including Chimacum Park and HJ Carroll Park
     About 10-12 min north of Port Ludlow, on Washington state Hwy 19, is the crossroad village of Chimacum WA.  Hwy 19 is called Rhody Drive in Chimacum.  Chimacum Park is nearly across from the old Grange building, and HJ Carroll Park is not far north of there off Hwy 19.   
  • https://olympicpeninsula.org/destinations/chimacum-valley/
  • https://www.chimacumcorner.com/ cool slides from above the community
  • https://www.chimacumcafe.com/
  • https://jeffersontransit.com/
  • https://www.ptleader.com/stories/jefferson-countys-parks-chimacum-park-and-campground,50752
  • https://jeffersoncountywa.myrec.com/info/dept/details.aspx?DeptInfoID=566 HJ Carroll Park
  • Kul Kah Han Native Plant Garden at the HJ Carroll Park
    https://nativeplantgarden.org/contact/
Anderson Lake State Park--1061 Anderson Lake Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325​
     Just north of the entrance to HJ Carroll Park is Anderson Lake Rd.  Take this road west for a bit and make a right turn (north) to reach the lake.  Anderson Lake Road connects Hwy 19 with Hwy 20.
  • https://www.parks.wa.gov/240/Anderson-Lake
  • https://www.stateparks.com/anderson_lake_state_park_in_washington.html​
  • https://www.stateparks.com/anderson_lake.html
Port Townsend WA
  • https://enjoypt.com/ info, links, cool 4 min video above Port Townsend,  and 2.5 min grounded video
  • https://www.jeffcountychamber.org/
  • https://www.jeffcountychamber.org/events/ events calendar
  • https://cityofpt.us/parksrec/page/parks-trails
  • https://cityofpt.us/administration/page/welcome-city-port-townsend
Port Townsend Aero Museum—105 Airport Rd, Port Townsend WA
     Check the days & hours before you go.
  • https://ptaeromuseum.com/
Jefferson County International Airport--191 Airport Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368
     Spruce Goose Café offers eats at the airport.
  • https://portofpt.com/air-services/jefferson-county-international-airport/
  • https://sprucegoosecafe.com/
Fort Townsend Historical State Park--1370 Old Fort Townsend Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
     There's not much left of the Fort, and what remnants there are may not be wheelchair accessible.  Because of the fee and the less than positive chances I would be able to see anything, I didn't go further.
  • https://www.parks.wa.gov/510/Fort-Townsend-Historical-State-Park
  • https://www.stateparks.com/old_fort_townsend.html
Port Townsend Visitor Center--2409 Jefferson St. Suite B, Port Townsend, WA 98368
     A good place to start exploring Port Townsend, just off E Sims Way (Hwy 20) at Jefferson.
  • https://www.jeffcountychamber.org/visitor-info​
Port of Port Townsend--2790 Washington Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
     Interesting place to see boats being worked on . . . though hard to photo.
  • https://portofpt.com/
Washington St near the Port of Port Townsend
Aladdin Inn--2333 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
     Handy location near the Port of Port Townsend, restaurants close by.  I was able to wheel downtown and back in my electric chair.  Nice view out my room window.  Handicapped parking slim.  Steep ramp up to the office from the parking.  Park early to get a place.  Low price for the place, unexceptional lodging.
  • http://www.aladdinmotorinn.com/  splendid slide show banner
Wheeling toward Downtown along Washington St
​     East Sims (Hwy 20) intersects with Washington Street, creating a little triangle that has been developed into Gateway Park.  Washington St heads straight up the hill from there, where in a block or two you can see the beautiful historic architectural landmark Jefferson County Courthouse, and Courthouse Park.  Just before the intersection of Washington with Sims, a turn to the right onto Water Street leads to a nice view of the Olympic Mtns as it bends before connecting with Sims.  Sims becomes Water Street, which is now Hwy 20 at least to the Ferry terminal.  Washington & Water streets are parallel, a block distant, through town.  I rolled along Water St, because it's flat, and later drove Washington up to see the courthouse and park there (see below).

Port Townsend Inn--2020 Washington St, Port Townsend, WA 98368, just as Washington St heads up hill.
Jefferson County Courthouse & park--1820 Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(& furthermore)
     Naturally I was drawn up the hill (by car) to see the beautiful old county courthouse, and the park across the street.  From the Courthouse on Jefferson, continue NE on Jefferson to Van Buren, go around the block (Van Buren-Washington-Harrison) to see the grand old US Post office.  Then keep driving NE on Jefferson to Tyler.  Park on the street if you can, to get out and walk to the Historic Fire Bell Tower (319 Tyler St, Port Townsend, WA 98368).  It looks like--from Google Maps--it's a stupendous view of Port Townsend Bay (and Indian-Marrowstone Island, maybe Whidbey Island).  Just another block NE on Jefferson is the Rothschild House State Park Heritage Site (418 Taylor St, Port Townsend, WA 98368).  Parking is in back, off Taylor, and maybe there's a handicapped entrance?  If you want to see more of the astounding views of Port Townsend Bay, you can return to the Post Office and travel northeast on Washington, because the street parking is on the bluff side of the road.
  • ​https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/1959/Courthouse-History-PDF?bidId= courthouse history PDF
  • ​https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/
  • https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/169/Superior-Court-Calendars
US Post Office (historic)