CAMPING ON THE OREGON TRAIL........GLENN'S FERRY, IDAHO

 The Oregon Trail crosses the Snake River
Glenn's Ferry, Idaho
1840-1869

Gus Glenn built a ferry two miles upstream in 1869

Oregon Trail steeping descends into the Snake River 

Large white Pelicans 

Snake River 

Tracks leading to the river still Visible 

Visitor's Center Celebrating the Oregon Trail 

In 1836 pioneers headed to the Oregon territory knew that if they were unable to ford the Snake River that the trail north was a much longer Route

WESTWARD HO!!!!!

Conestoga Wagon

Those traveling the Oregon Trail in 1842 were advised by
Joseph E. Ware to supply their wagon with the following items:

824 lbs. of flour                                  160 lbs. of sugar

725 lbs. of bacon                                75 lbs. of coffee 

200 lbs. of lard                                    200 lbs. of beans

135 lbs. of apples or peaches               25 lbs. of salt

 bicarbonate of soda                               pepper

tin pans, spoons, coffee pot, camp kettle, and knifes

wagon, stock and harnesses

The total cost of all of the above.....$220.78

Only the  very young, the very old or the very sick rode in these wagons.
Most walked all the way to Oregon
The wagons were filled with the supplies they would need along the trail and after they arrived in Oregon

 Three Mile Island State Park
Beautiful, clean bathrooms, green grass, nice tables and hookups for electricity and Water
Northern bank of the Snake River

Glenn's Ferry City Pool 

Nice place to cool Off

Alisa is holding Blake
He is not a water Baby

Aubrey

Note the  railroad tracks and train cars in the Background
Pool was in a small park in the industrial area of the Town

Parker 

Summer 

 Macy and her Dad and Mom

Cousins
Missing 2.....Aubrey and  Blake 

Heading out after a great Weekend 

We love bike riding with our Family 

Thanks Alisa and Joey for another super summer camping Trip
They plan, they coordinate, they shop, they prepare, they Cook
We assist, we Eat!!!!!!!
WE ENJOY!!!!

WE LOVE YOUR FAMILY!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU