Grand Coulee, United States Travel Blogs

Roadtripping
Jul 14, 2007 (16 photos)

... was to just backtrack and drive west a couple hours to reach a campground close to tomorrow's rafting trip. As I left the Grand Coulee Dam behind, I began today's journey on Highway 2 and this particular stretch was easily one of my all-time favorite ...

It's Grand, All Right
Jul 9, 2006 (10 photos)

... . When will we eat? And where? What time is the show? Back across the parking lot, the shirts are stacked, a picture of Grand Coulee Dam across the front, MY DAM SHIRT across the top. Andrew giggles at the thought of making such a statement on his chest ...

Eighth Wonder Of The World
Jul 9, 2006 (21 photos)

... Visitors Center? How much to do inside? Will Andrew love it, have some fun, learn something new? Get up! I finally say. We've got a Grand day ahead of us! And so we do. He grins and looks around. I teach him all the tricks I know. "In a motel room, ...

Two Wonders of the World
Jun 25, 2001 (6 photos)

... the most famous dams in the United States. The reservoir it backs up is called Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lake, named after the United States president who presided over the conception and completion of the dam. Did you know that?" I did not. Matt ...

Creating the setpiece
May 15, 2003 (17 photos)

... ' frames on the scaffolding by the hardworking pyrotechnicians that we cannot thank enough.   High above the Grand Coulee Dam, the pyrotechnicians from the Spokane division of Entertainment Fireworks, had attached, cross matched and wired ...

Grand Coulee Dam self guided tour
Sep 11, 1975

Self guided tour of the Grand Coulee Dam on the mighty Columbia River. Lots of hydroelectric power generated. FDR Lake behind it National Recreation Area.

Day 79 Concrete to Grand Coulee
Jul 25, 2008

Day 79 Concrete to Grand Coulee Well at last a real sleep in! We didn't get up until 8:15am, had breaky and rolled the Castle out onto the 20, this journey is every day an opening to wonder at the learning and joy we are getting, just being free to ...

Fabulous Day - Fabulous Fireworks
May 28, 2008 (10 photos)

It was a long drive from Tacoma to Grand Coulee Dam. Almost 500 miles exactly from Larry Mattingly's house and back. But we were rewarded with a beautiful day and even more beautiful fireworks. Jackie Whedbee   ...