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29 Palms to the Golden Gate Bridge - March 10-23 2026

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  A few months ago we found out that Ben O'Donnell (Lt. Colonel) is  being deployed with his division from 29 Palms to Japan for 6 months. Greg and I decided that we should go visit before that. After consulting with Ben about the best time we decided mid March would be best. Flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima February 23, 1945                                                                                Follow Rt,1 up the California Coat March 12,2026 We arrived yesterday afternoon at Ben's and enjoyed the afternoon and evening with the family. We slept at a Motel 6 that night but didn't stay there as it was not very clean and comfortable. Moved into an on base Hotel for the next 2 nights. These turned out to be the nicest rooms we had all trip. We drove through a few par...
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Snake and Columbia Rivers to the Sea November 2025

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I have always been "fascinated" by the Lewis and Clark expedition. American Cruise Line offers a trip from Clarkston Washington somewhat following the route that marks the last part of this historic journey down the Snake River, into the Columbia River and on to the Pacific. Thursday, November 6th  Syracuse to Detroit to Seattle to Lewiston Wa. Friday, November 7th A pre-cruise Jet boat excursion in the Snake River This was very interesting  and fun plowing through the rapids and pleasant where it was more still. We went up the Snake 50 miles where we intersected the Salmon entering the Snake.  Jet Boat cruised about 50 miles upstream on the Snake River. We turned around at the confluence of the Salmon and Snake Rivers. The pictures don't capture the awesomeness of what is called Hell's Canyon. It was a 4 hour ride  Saw a Ram along the edge of the water. The Captain pulled in close and the Ram seemed to not be bothered. Petroglyph site along the canyon  - O...
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