But there was sunshine, and places of blue sky — so, we thought this was a good sign.
Our side trips took us through a few more campgrounds, some closed, some with just a camper or two. Stopping for a view of Crystal Falls was quite nice. I liked the sign for it salutation.
At Curlew Lake State Park there were several campers, and only a few open sites. We chose one, registered and took a walk around the the lake.
Deer family seem very relaxed and at home here. They intrigued me more than I did them. I think they are Mule Deer. It makes me happy that they are free and safe to roam here, no fear of hunters or traffic. Coexisting at its best.
Birdhouses on the side of the work shed interested me with the coloring of the wood changing with wear and weather.
And then here is a real dinosaur. Remember when this is how you called home to let them know where you were and that all was fine and you were having a great time? I do.
The next day:
We each were wakened a few times by heavy rain as it continued throughout the night. The morning carried on the consistent cold rain as we ate our breakfast in the warmth of the RV, and got things adjusted for our departure. Temp was 38-39 degrees for much of the morning. Over a leisurely breakfast and sipping our hot beverages, we both reflect on how much we appreciate having ridden our bikes in sun and warmth along the CDA trail.
But, on to today ;’-).
Saying goodbye to Curlew Lake, we started on our journey in the late morning.
The late fall color had surrounded our campsite.
We bid farewell to that as well and went into the 37 degree day. Crossing Wauconda Pass at 4310 feet, we saw the snow that had fallen earlier. There was not measurable snow, but It covered the shoulder and the lawns and fields we passed by. A sigh of relief came as we headed down the other side of the pass with no snow to worry about ;’-).
It wasn’t until we got to Omak at about 1:30 that the light rain finally stopped, and we could see patches of blue working at taking over the gray sky. Here we stopped for a curbside pickup lunch at Subway before making our way to Lincoln Rock State Park. Leaving Omak, it was eye opening to drive through the fire-blackened landscape, passing hillsides, fields and homes that had been destroyed. The remnants of the fire filled our eyes, and the the smell of the dead ashes and smoke filled our nostrils as we drove for miles along an area that the fire had ravaged. The land will remain scarred for a long time until the earth can slowly start to repair itself; the few destroyed homes and random burned out cars and trucks are a different story.
We arrived at Lincoln Rock late in the day and had time to set up, take a walk, eat dinner and end our day at camp. We will stay here for two nights so have tomorrow for a bike ride as the weather looks promising. We had heavy wind most of yesterday, but part of tomorrow’s promise is to have little or no wind and some sun, but cold.
I will tell a bit more about the name for Lincoln Rock State Park, but for now will close with this, and say good night ;’-).
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