Motorcycle Camping WA State Tour 1 (READ SUMMARY))
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Fairhaven Park is an excellent gathering location for meeting fellow riders. Gas Stations and Grocery Stores very near. The park is virtually the beginning of scenic Chuckanut Drive which is a favorite for both sport cars and motorcycle enthusiast. -
The best view point for gazing over the region ocean waters and anchored ships. -
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This scenic side road is well worth taking. It's slower than the Hwy 20 portion you will be skipping but a refreshing route to avoid the highway hustle. -
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Don't miss this turn off...the views are gorgeous on a clear day. -
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Be sure to pull into the viewpoint parking lot, make the 5 minute walk to the viewpoint if it is open for the season. It's absolutely spectacular!!! On a scale of 1-10, a definite 10. -
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A favorite stopping place for all travelers. At the main intersection/corner you can find all kinds of food, treats and trinkets. My favorite is the ice tea and ice cream selection right at the corner outdoor shop...:-) -
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The West side of the river has an off track road that is a real treat for scenic views that the fast Hwy 97 loses. It's slower, but tasty.
You can drive nearly all the way to the crossing, take your picture and turn around in the nearby parking lot. Head back a short ways and look for the little Osoyoos Park sign pointing you to the left. This is a beautiful camping and swimming park! -
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There are several places to stop and see: old cemetery, old farm equipment, old schoolhouse converted into a museum. The road past the Museum turns into a gravel road which intersects again with the Chesaw road...but not so good for street motorcycles...best just to back tract to the Chesaw/Hwy 9 intersection and head East. -
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Keep your eye out for old deserted homesteads. I think they are fascinating...if they could just tell stories of the dreams and life experiences of the residences!!! -
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Here you have a choice to continue onward along the Chesaw Rd, or to explore a beautiful loop down Bonaparte Lake Rd. It's a bit rustic in a few sections but fine for a street motorcycle keeping the speed manageable.
Here are a few pictures of the region. -
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This loop is unique and one of the less traveled sections in some places. Worth the scenery!
The section of the Chesaw/Bonaparte Lake Rd Jnxn to Toroda (basically between points 22 & 25) is worth doubling back on if you ride the Bonaparte Lake Rd Loop. It's short and easily to double back to get back on course with the rest of the journey. -
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There's a descent little store, restaurant and hotel within site of the border crossing fyi.
The drive to Carson has many scenic views along the river.
Here's a collection of pictures you will see on your way to Carson from point 25. -
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Photos along the way. Definitely stop by the Museum if you like vehicles!
Keep an eye out for the very cool rock formation...never seen another like it. -
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The ride/drive Westward has it's own beauty unique from driving Eastward!!!
Here are some views through the mountains starting all the way back to the viewpoint on Chuckanut Drive with a final picture of my St1100 Ride. -
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- total distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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