We ventured west along the gorge today. Hood River looks like a touristy town with nice shops. We pulled off at Cascade Locks to see the old lock system that was in use before the dams were built. We watched a paddleboat struggle up river against the strong current. On our way out of town I spotted a cluster of people at an ice cream shop. I concluded that it must be good ice cream if so many people are waiting in line. We pulled over to test the theory. It was real good! We continued west to the Bonneville Dam. We were able to see a fuel tanker pass through the lock, drive past the long line of generators and then explore the fish ladder. It is a sight to see – the salmon making their way up river to spawn. I really enjoyed the under water viewing windows. On our way back home we pulled in at the Hood River library. The boys played PC games while I updated the blog. Rob made great steaks for dinner.
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