To learn more about the "Thundering Hooves" scultpure |
Above: Ginko Petrified Forest State Park, Washington |
Hostel of the Rockies St. Ignatius, Montana |
Hostel of the Rockies St. Ignatius, Montana |
July 1 |
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Hostel of the Rockies St. Ignatius, MO Tel. #(406) 745-3959 Rates: $12/person Beds: 16 Season: Closed winter Affiliation: None Office Hrs.: Vary |
Above: Wanapam reservoir on the Columbia River I-90 (central) Washington State |
Departed Birch Bay at 5:30 AM before anyone got up--I hate "good-byes". Took I-90. Visited the Ginko Petrified Forest State Park. Saw the "Thundering Hooves Sculpture". Needed a telephoto lens. Drove through Idaho into Montana looking for the Hostel of the Rockies. From what I read in my Hostel USA book, it sounds like an interesting place. |
Above: Ginko Petrified Forest State Park, Washington |
Left: THUNDERING HOOVES SCULPTURE donated by David Govedare to Washington in 1989 during their cennial celebration. It is comprised of 15 life-sized metal horses overlooking the Columbia River off I-90. |
To learn more about the "Thundering Hooves" scultpure |
Right: Here's the hostel "EARTHSHIP". The outside is partially built into the earth. Unique building materials include adobelike walls covering rammed earth, tires, and aluminum cans.. |
Stormy skies over Montana |
Right: National Bison Range near St. Ignatius, Montana |
Above: The inside of the "Earthship" is pleasant and cool. Below: The personalities of the managers are pleasant and warm. |
Right: The bunks in the "Earthship". |
I enjoyed driving through Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota. It's 'easy driving'. Long, empty highways. Rolling hills. Clean air. Uncongested, wide open spaces! |
