HIGHWAY 2 - We picked up Hwy 2 just west of Coulee City, WA. No sooner than we got on Hwy 2 than we got right back off to go up and see Grand Coulee Dam.
After the dam, we rejoined Hwy 2 in Wilbur, east of Coulee City. The drive takes you through golden wheat/grain fields that are later interspersed with old lava flows that transition to forests of conifers. It follows the path of the Great Northern Railway, crisscrossing it all along the way.
The area around Sandpoint, Idaho is along what is called the “International Selkirk Loop”. We traveled this loop during our trip to Canada and highly recommend it. As we approached Sandpoint, ID, we chose an Army Corps of Engineers campground called Riley Creek Recreation Area because it would be half price with our USA senior lands pass. So, a fee that’s normally $25 becomes $12.50 per night with electricity, water and warm showers! As we arrived, it seemed familiar. It’s a place we had a picnic last time we were in this area. It’s on the river with big, spacious campsites filled with families. Kids ride their bikes all over, like we used to do as kids.
Sandpoint, Idaho area
Camping: Riley Creek Recreation Area (Army Corps of Engineers)
Electricity, water, warm showers, bike and hiking trails, $12.50/night
NEXT TIME: Come and stay awhile!