Day 58 - 072809 Oregon

Brownlee Dam to Baker City, OR - 82 miles


Great night last night filled with restful sleep and a sky full of stars. Don's diner whipped up another delicious pancake breakfast for the group this morning. Much appreciated Don! We rode over the bridge and across the Snake River into Oregon and instantly Danielle, Kristen, and Amanda simultaneously got flats.




I rode most of the day today with Chris and as we were riding close to Halfway, OR a rancher was herding his cattle down the road ... adding that experience to my list of first times as we proceeded uninterrupted. Our first stop was just after a climb to 3653ft at Shorthorn Bar and Grill in Richland, OR. The riding today was hot and dry with intense baking sunshine. Don and Will met us about 10 miles before we reached our destination and I instantly chugged three full water bottles. We arrived in Baker City and headed straight to the Post Office as I had a package to pick up, Thanks Mom! Next we went to the Dairy Queen for food and endless fountain drinks. I then spent some quality time at the Baker County Library for some blog time. We camped for the night at the Mtn. View Holiday Trav-L-Park. This RV park was hooked up with showers, Wi-Fi, and a spa!