Thursday, May 7, 2009

Baker City, Oregon

Today my parents and I started for Pocatello, Idaho. My niece is graduating from med school from Idaho State as a doctor. So today we drove eight hours as far as Baker City, Oregon that is about the halfway point. I have never been to this part of Oregon before. I drove my parents newer car the whole way. This is the first time I have driven it, it is a nice ride.

Even though it is spring, we had snow and slush on the road at Snoqualmie Pass and snow flurries in the Blue Mountains. The rest of the drive was in nice sunny weather. We stopped for breakfast in Cle Elum and gas and a snack in Pendelton. The drive through the Blue Mountains was pleasant. Baker City was quiet. I suppose that in the summer the place is busy with lots of tourists. We walked around town and most of the shops were closed. The hotels were empty and there was no waiting at the restaurants.

On to Pocatello tomorrow.

The old Geiser Grand Hotel.
Baker City Hall(or Baker City City Hall?)

Snow covered hills around Baker City.

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2 comments:

  1. ScottMay 8, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    We rode thru Baker City last year on our "Ride 'round Oregon". Very nice area for two wheeling.

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  2. BarbaraMay 9, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks for mentioning the Geiser Grand Hotel, Dan; standing proudly on Main Street in Historic Baker City since 1889. About half our rooms were full that night, which is typical for midweek spring. We'd like to make room for you on your way back! The gift shop and restaurant are open 365 days/year. Hope we treated you well, and invite you to stop in on your way back!We're here 24/7, toll free 888 434 7374, so call us when you know when you're coming back through. Or go to http://www.geisergand.com

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