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We just happened to see this quirky little windmill garden along the road and we had to stop. The windmills were made from all kinds of household items.
Please enjoy with us.
This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.
Gehrke Windmill Garden
Grand Coulee, WA 99133
GPS coordinates: 47.936796, -119.016097
https://goo.gl/maps/j5EXjM3ybxhzHVLz7
We ended up staying at Beatty RV Park because our camper is too big for the campgrounds at Death Valley National Park. In case you did not know, the campgrounds at most national parks were designed a long time ago at a time when most campers were smaller. Since we were on the Nevada size, we looked for an RV park or campground in the nearest town.
Beatty RV Park was packed each night and, except for the weekend, mostly cleared out each day.
The Beatty RV Park is very basic but does have showers and a laundry facility. The best part about the park is that it is only $25 per night which includes electric, water, and sewer at each site. The owner/manager was a really nice guy and liked to chat.
If you plan to visit Death Valley National Park from here, be sure to fill your fuel tanks in Beatty. You will save at least 30% compared to the fuel stations in Death Valley.
Beatty RV Park
https://www.beattyrvpark.com
6333 Nevada Hwy. 95 N, Beatty, NV 89003
GPS coordinates: 36.945482, -116.716787
Today, we are exploring the wonders of Kootenai Falls in western Montana! The falls and river were very strong and a crystal light blue. The view was beautiful and the best part I would have to say was the swinging bridge that went over the river. While it was terrifying, it was also an adrenaline rush and the view from the bridge was absolutely positively amazing. Kaylla did not cross the bridge and Elizabeth initially had some difficulty. Elizabeth ultimately made it with the promise of ice cream as a reward.
10 out of 10 recommend and I would go back for another visit.
This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.
Kootenai Falls
Kootenai Falls, MT 59935
GPS coordinates: 48.454232, -115.767087
https://goo.gl/maps/imtf5rvS9R5kj4K18
Washoe Lake was a fun little surprise that we found at the spur of the moment.
We do not plan a bunch. We just drive for a little while and then start looking for a place to stay. We look for free camping first, then cheaper state or national parks, and then private campgrounds are last on our list
The campground at Washoe Lake State Park had recently remodeled one of the loops to include water and electric at each site. We did not get into the water at the lake but it was a nice peaceful place to stay for a few nights. We would gladly stay here again.
Washoe Lake State Park
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/washoe-lake
4855 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City, NV 89704
GPS coordinates: 39.242832, -119.762864
Dad and Elizabeth explore Yaak Falls in western Montana. The rock formations are a bit unique for waterfalls that we have seen.
This is part of our Season 3 Part 2 and was filmed in the second half of 2019.
Yaak Falls
Yaak Falls, Montana 59935
GPS coordinates: 48.648290, -115.885501
https://goo.gl/maps/7YdLfnrWqmgwQxHQA
