The Events of Saturday, July 10, 2010

                After a fun night at the Janssens, we woke up around 7:30 and had a yummy breakfast of pancakes. After packing our belongings, we tried out Mr. Janssen’s tandem bike around the block. It was very fun being in the back except for the lack of any control over direction or speed. We drove onward toward Baker City, OR, in hopes of finding the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. When we got there, we found out it was the weekend of their Music Festival. After listening to a Native American flute, we ventured inside. It was extremely informative, as every exhibit had tons of text, videos, and pictures. After becoming experts on the events of the mid-1800s, we saw an exhibit on the Native American Flutes we had seen performed. Abby, Dad, and I (Ben) all tried the flutes. It was difficult at first, but eventually we all got the hang of it.

                We next continued on to Hells Canyon. We found the RV Park we had hoped for and set up camp. Unfortunately, the Snake River wasn’t conducive to swimmers. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of Hells Canyon.