California Family and Camping Trip
January 30 - February 23
Jan. 30 - Feb. 10
Sharon, Mom and Bill drove from Gurnee, IL to Three Rivers, CA. Spent time in Southern California with Sharon's sister Donna and then stopped at her sister Lynda's where Mom stayed while we took a week long camping trip. No camping on this portion of the trip.
Sharon, Mom and Bill drove from Gurnee, IL to Three Rivers, CA. Spent time in Southern California with Sharon's sister Donna and then stopped at her sister Lynda's where Mom stayed while we took a week long camping trip. No camping on this portion of the trip.
Feb. 11
Camped at unknown campsite on way to Yosemite National Park, CA.
Camped at unknown campsite on way to Yosemite National Park, CA.
Feb. 12
Yosemite National Park, CA.
Yosemite National Park, CA.
Feb. 13
Camped at unknown campsite in or near Yosemite National Park, CA.
Camped at unknown campsite in or near Yosemite National Park, CA.
Feb. 14
Yosemite National Park, CA.
Yosemite National Park, CA.
Feb. 15
Camped in or near Kings Canyon National Park, CA.
Camped in or near Kings Canyon National Park, CA.
Feb. 16
Unknown campground on way back to Three Rivers, CA.
Unknown campground on way back to Three Rivers, CA.
Feb. 17
Probably slept in camper in Lynda's driveway in Three Rivers, CA.
Probably slept in camper in Lynda's driveway in Three Rivers, CA.
Feb. 18 - 23
Sharon's Mom rejoined us and we drove back to Gurnee, IL. Did not camp on our way home.
Sharon's Mom rejoined us and we drove back to Gurnee, IL. Did not camp on our way home.
2011 David Thompson Columbia Brigade
May 12 - July ??
(Initial data from t-shirt and needs to be verified)
May 12
Camped near Fort Dodge, IA...Bill and Ripley started their drive to Sacramento to meet Sharon and Mom.
Camped near Fort Dodge, IA...Bill and Ripley started their drive to Sacramento to meet Sharon and Mom.
May 13
Camped near Sidney, NE...No other information available.
Camped near Sidney, NE...No other information available.
May 14
Camped Salt Lake City, UT...No definite information or pictures available, but probably Great Salt Lake State Park.
Camped Salt Lake City, UT...No definite information or pictures available, but probably Great Salt Lake State Park.
May 15
Reno, NV campground...The train carrying Sharon and Mom passed throught town while I was there. Headed to Sacramento and Three Rivers, CA tomorrow.
Reno, NV campground...The train carrying Sharon and Mom passed throught town while I was there. Headed to Sacramento and Three Rivers, CA tomorrow.
May 17
Campground in Needles, CA...Sharon and I drove from Three River to Needles today. Tomorrow we will drive to Tempe, AZ for granddaughter Graces grade school graduation.
Campground in Needles, CA...Sharon and I drove from Three River to Needles today. Tomorrow we will drive to Tempe, AZ for granddaughter Graces grade school graduation.
May 23
Beaver Creek Campground, Verde, AZ
Beaver Creek Campground, Verde, AZ
May 24
No pictures show precisly where we camped, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, UT is a good possiblity.
No pictures show precisly where we camped, Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, UT is a good possiblity.
May 25
Great Basin National Park, Baker, NV
Great Basin National Park, Baker, NV
May 26
Campground in vacinity of Twin Falls, ID. Only information available.
Campground in vacinity of Twin Falls, ID. Only information available.
May 27
Campground in vacinity of Cascade, ID
Campground in vacinity of Cascade, ID
May 28
Laird Park, Harvard, ID
Laird Park, Harvard, ID
May 29
Twin Rivers Canyon Resort, Moyie Springs, ID
Twin Rivers Canyon Resort, Moyie Springs, ID
Start of Brigade: Invermere, BC to Astoria, OR
The Brigade followed the route taken by David Thompson in 1811. It ended at Fort Astoria 200 years to the day that David Thompson landed.
David Thompson's wife was Charlotte Small. A sixth generation descendent of David and Charlotte participated in the Brigade.
Geocaching events were part of the Brigade. David and Charlotte were "reborn" for the brigade and you can see the geocaching profiles at David's and Charlotte's
May 30 - June 3?
Kinsmen Beach & Park, Invermere, BC...arrival, registration, safety training, pictures. On June 3rd the brigade started canoeing from Canal Flats to a crowd waiting for us at Invermere.
Kinsmen Beach & Park, Invermere, BC...arrival, registration, safety training, pictures. On June 3rd the brigade started canoeing from Canal Flats to a crowd waiting for us at Invermere.
June 3?
Canal Flats. Pictures suggest we drove back to Canal Flats and camped there on the 3rd. Need to check if true.
Canal Flats. Pictures suggest we drove back to Canal Flats and camped there on the 3rd. Need to check if true.
June 4
Wasa, BC
Wasa, BC
June 5
Fort Steele, BC...Held Geocaching Meet and Greet
Fort Steele, BC...Held Geocaching Meet and Greet
June 6 - 7
Rexford, MT...The Brigade's scheduled crossing of the US/Canada border was by canoe on June 7. The scheduled campground was Kikomun Provincial Park, AB. Some teams including ours, chosed to cross the border on June 6th, camp at Rexford and then cross back into Canada with only their canoeing gear. The reason for the water crossing was to dedicate a marker commerating the Treaty of 1846 that established the border and to recognize David Thompson's contributions.
Rexford, MT...The Brigade's scheduled crossing of the US/Canada border was by canoe on June 7. The scheduled campground was Kikomun Provincial Park, AB. Some teams including ours, chosed to cross the border on June 6th, camp at Rexford and then cross back into Canada with only their canoeing gear. The reason for the water crossing was to dedicate a marker commerating the Treaty of 1846 that established the border and to recognize David Thompson's contributions.
June 8 - 10
June 8: Canoed from Rexford to Libby. Brigade "portaged" to and camped at Thompson Falls, MT. Meet and Greet held on the 9th.
June 8: Canoed from Rexford to Libby. Brigade "portaged" to and camped at Thompson Falls, MT. Meet and Greet held on the 9th.
June 11
Pilgram Creek Park, Noxon, MT...Canoed from west of Thompson Falls to Noxon. The North American Land Surveyors team ate like royality on the trip, thanks to Delores.
Pilgram Creek Park, Noxon, MT...Canoed from west of Thompson Falls to Noxon. The North American Land Surveyors team ate like royality on the trip, thanks to Delores.
June 12
Veterans Memorial Field, Clark Fork, ID
Veterans Memorial Field, Clark Fork, ID
June 13
(Brigade scheduled to camp at Dover, ID) Extensive rain while canoeing on the large Lake Pend Oreille from Clark Fork forced the Brigade to stop at Sandpoint instead of its planned stop Dover. Many paddlers got motel rooms. Our camper was parked in a parking lot in the vacinity of the takeout point and we PROBABLY slept that night in it.
(Brigade scheduled to camp at Dover, ID) Extensive rain while canoeing on the large Lake Pend Oreille from Clark Fork forced the Brigade to stop at Sandpoint instead of its planned stop Dover. Many paddlers got motel rooms. Our camper was parked in a parking lot in the vacinity of the takeout point and we PROBABLY slept that night in it.
June 14
Newport, WA
Newport, WA
June 15
Cusick, WA...One of the most memorable days of the trip. Flood stage water levels, our arrival in a driving rain storm, outstanding First Nation hospitality including dinner and entertainment, wet clothes every where, some tents set up in buildings and us in our camper.
Cusick, WA...One of the most memorable days of the trip. Flood stage water levels, our arrival in a driving rain storm, outstanding First Nation hospitality including dinner and entertainment, wet clothes every where, some tents set up in buildings and us in our camper.
June 16 - 18
Kettle Falls, WA...The Brigade canoed to Ione, WA on June 16 and then drove to Kettle Falls and the Columbia River. Camped here for three nights. A Meet and Greet held on the 18th.
Kettle Falls, WA...The Brigade canoed to Ione, WA on June 16 and then drove to Kettle Falls and the Columbia River. Camped here for three nights. A Meet and Greet held on the 18th.
June 19
Colville Indian Reservation (Inchelium, WA)...Canoed the Columbia and enjoyed and appreciated the host's hospitality. Members of the Brigade were able to participate in the drumming.
Colville Indian Reservation (Inchelium, WA)...Canoed the Columbia and enjoyed and appreciated the host's hospitality. Members of the Brigade were able to participate in the drumming.
June 20
Two Rivers Resort, Davenport, WA.
Two Rivers Resort, Davenport, WA.
June 21
Kellers Ferry, Wilbur, WA...On Lake Roosevelt above Grand Coolee Dam.
Kellers Ferry, Wilbur, WA...On Lake Roosevelt above Grand Coolee Dam.
June 22
Grand Coulee, WA
Grand Coulee, WA
June 23
Stayed at Cabin by the River...Brigade landed at camping area. Most camped near the canoes. Our team rented cabin on the property. We camped in our camper.
Stayed at Cabin by the River...Brigade landed at camping area. Most camped near the canoes. Our team rented cabin on the property. We camped in our camper.
June 24
Pateros, WA
Pateros, WA
June 25 - 27
Wenatchee, WA...The plan was to camp at Entiat on the 25th. Paddling conditions were good and when we arrived at Entiat, the decision was made to canoe the rest of the way to Wenatchee. This gave us an additional day off. A Geocaching Meet and Greet was held on the 26th.
Wenatchee, WA...The plan was to camp at Entiat on the 25th. Paddling conditions were good and when we arrived at Entiat, the decision was made to canoe the rest of the way to Wenatchee. This gave us an additional day off. A Geocaching Meet and Greet was held on the 26th.
June 28
Vantage, WA
Vantage, WA
June 29
Vernita Bridge, WA
Vernita Bridge, WA
June 30 - July 1
Richland, WA...Held Meet and Greet and celebrated Canada Day
Richland, WA...Held Meet and Greet and celebrated Canada Day
July 2
Sacajawea Historical State Park, Pasco, WA...Arrived at State Park and participated in arrival ceremonies. Sixth and seventh generation descendents of David Thompson were with the Brigade and participated in the ceremonies
Sacajawea Historical State Park, Pasco, WA...Arrived at State Park and participated in arrival ceremonies. Sixth and seventh generation descendents of David Thompson were with the Brigade and participated in the ceremonies
July 3 - 4
Port Kelly, WA
Port Kelly, WA
July 5
Irrigon, OR...Beautiful sunrise, Crew change at lunch
Irrigon, OR...Beautiful sunrise, Crew change at lunch
July 6
Arlington, OR
Arlington, OR
July 7
Merryhill, WA
Merryhill, WA
July 8
The Dalles, OR...campground, our crew and some geocaching
The Dalles, OR...campground, our crew and some geocaching
July 9
Hood River, OR
Hood River, OR
July 10
Port of Cascades Locks, OR
Port of Cascades Locks, OR
July 11 - 12
Vancouver, WA...Held Meet and Greet upon arrival.
Vancouver, WA...Held Meet and Greet upon arrival.
July 13
Kalama, WA
Kalama, WA
July 14
Willow Grove Park, WA
Willow Grove Park, WA
July 15
Astoria, OR
Astoria, OR