On the road again ...

This weekend we found Lake Sacajawea and the Ice Harbor dam. This area is on the trail that Lewis and Clark traveled on their trek to the pacific. The lake was formed by damming the Snake river in the 50s. We were actually trying to find the dam's visitor center (we didn't realize you have to sort of ignore a stop sign and a restricted area sign to get to it) and ended up at Charbonneau park up the river a bit.

The park was a pleasant surprise. It is pretty good size, and we enjoyed spending the afternoon on the lake front. There were a few playground toys, lots of grass, trees, picnic benches, fishing, swimming, and boating areas. There also looks like it has some camping areas as well. So we will have to go back some time.

The dam at the lake has a large lock in it. Here is a barge that came through (when were not looking).
Emily did manage to have some fun with us.
Mommy and Emily getting ready to stick their feet in the water.
Yeah !!!!
Fun with Mommy. Although Emmy thought the water was really cold.

We were not at the swimming area (although there was one)