So, the Coulee Dam... its big. There is a visitor center that the R went inside to see. The dog (tick magnet) stayed outside cuz no dogs allowed. It was too hot to leave her in the truck, and I know had I gone inside, the R would take way too long looking at everything. As it was he announced that he could spend and entire day there. I did offer to leave him there, so he could hitchhike back, but he declined my kind offer. And that is all I need to say about that.
Back to the park:
The entire area exceeds 500 acres, is located in a peninsula and each camping area has its own character. The sun started to set and cast wonderful,reflections of the orange mountains onto the lake. Magical!
Over at the next area from us the campground was set up as a desert. No trees, just sage brush, rocks surrounding each site that was circular. Behind the sites was a large expanse of lawn, well tended and large enough to have families with space for dog crates, games, bikes etc. we watched 2 guys and a little boy race a radio controlled keep in the sand, roaring around at the little boss's delight. Then a orang up (which is what my dad called his accidents with his radio controlled planes). The little boy gleefully ran to rescue it and off they went again. Further out on the peninsular was a concession area, picnic areas and a boat launch. Lots of shade trees and again lovely reflections on the water along with boats fishing and roaring around or puttering. We noticed a trail sign that went up a mile into,the mountain area allowing a panorama view of the park as well as the dam we came to see.
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