We had been on a road trip to
Grand Coulee Dam this spring and stayed there for a night. The dam produces hydroelectric power and provides for irrigation in the state of Washington.
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| Grand Coulee Dam, WA |
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| Grand Coulee Dam, WA |
We enjoyed the
laser show at night projected on the water in the dam which tells the story of the Columbia River and the history of the dam.
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| Laser show on the water at night |
Before heading back home we stopped at the
'Crown Point Overlook' which provides a beautiful view of the dam and the river. This viewpoint is just few minutes from the city of Grand Coulee.
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| View from the 'Crown Point Overlook' |
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| View from the 'Crown Point Overlook' |
On the way back on I-90 going west, before crossing the river at the
vantage bridge, we stopped at a view point to see the Columbia River. The view of the gorge and the river from here is stunning.
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| Columbia River |
There is also a higher view point you can trek up to see the bridge and the river, called the
Wild Horse Monument.
