Start out on 90 and hit 97 north in Cle Elum. First stop, the old mining town of Liberty, then up 97 and hit 2 through Cashmere and to 155 towards Grand Coulee Dam. Stop to see the windmill garden in Electric City just before the dam. On to Grand Coulee Dam for a photo opp. There are two spots to see here. One at the top and one at the base of the dam where the visitor center is. Be careful entering the visitor center, it is a sharp 180 turn from a steep grade. After you've got your dam fill, continue to head up 155 through the indian reservation but gas up before you head out of Grand Coulee, there was only one service station that I saw, and you may want to get gas there on the reservation too as you don't want to get stuck. This is really BFE, but a great ride. I don't suggest skipping this section.
Through the indian reservation head towards Omak on 155 and then follow signs in town towards 97 north into riverside. Look for signs for Concully State Park. Make a left onto this 15 mile road. This road was my favorite of the whole trip. You'll see why when you get there.
Two options for staying here in Concully. There were cabins for rent at liars cove just before the state park, and tent sites in the state park.
In the morning head out the way you came in but do not turn right towards riverside. Keep on this road and follow signs back to Omak. Gas up off 97 in Omak or Okanagon and then head on 20 west towards Winthrop/Twisp. Photo opps in Winthrop, but I wasn't too impressed, the ride was great though.
From Winthrop head back down 153 towards Pateros and watch for signs for Alta Lake. A short ride up gets you to tent camping with flush toilets, showers and horse rentals just down the way. Do not leave food out, there are bears, I saw one running through the canyon. I highly recommend this camping spot, it was just what I needed.
In the morning head back down to 153 into Pateros and head south on 97 towards Chelan for breakfast. Take alternate 97 out of Chelan. Don't skip this step, you will want to see this alternate route. Going through the tunnel and then riding along Lake Entiat, stop in at Rocky Beach dam. The fish ladder is great to see, but don't miss the extra exhibits across the dam from the main entrance. Great for history fans.
Back on Alt 97 head south to Highway 2 towards Leavenworth and get your bavarian fun on in this tourist town. The last gas is just outside Leavenworth til you hit the Chevron in Skykomish. The bridge there in Skykomish is kind of fun to check out, then head home and write to me!
As always, bring your own map. It's easier to figure out in my opinion, this is just an example.
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