Northwest Thematic Waterfall Road Trip

The summer of 2016 was a hot summer and my family wanted to stay close to lakes and rivers. Our summer turned into a thematic waterfall adventure.  We discovered 5-6 waterfalls around the Inland Northwest.  Most of the waterfalls described below are accessible by car, except for Horseshoe Lake.  Horseshoe Lake is only accessible by boat. 

Horseshoe Lake: To access the water at horseshoe lake you will need a small boat. Most people use canoes, kayaks, and small fishing boats.  The lake sits approximately 30 miles north of Spokane, Washington.

This map contains many possible day trips for your family.

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Douglas Falls Grange State Park

 










Sweet Creek Falls, Pend Orielle County

Crystal Falls, Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge


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Myrtal Falls, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

Palouse Falls State Park

 
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Washington State: Oregon Trail and More

Spokane to Walla Wall-Trip #2

Fort Walla Walla

This is one of my favorite family trips. I have pictures of my family and students standing on the Oregon Trail. The ruts in the road are deep and permanent. Neta Lohnes Frazier published a book called, "The Stout-Hearted Seven." This book is based on the Sagger family adventures and hardships along the Oregon Trail.  The children do become connected to the Whitmans and the Whitman Mission.

• Palouse Falls State Park
• Dayton Historic Depot
• Fort Walla Walla Museum
• Whitman Mission and the Oregon Trail

• Narcissa Whitman Journal Entries
• Walla Walla Digital Collection-Whitman College
• Walla Wall History Links

Lodging Ideas for Large Groups:

• Camp Kiwanis
• Camp Kiwanis
• Vacation Rental (6-8 People)
• Vacation Rental (6-12 People)
• Lewis and Clark Trail State Park