This last weekend we packed up the car and headed off to Ione, Washington for a scenic train ride with the kids and my parents. It was a fun trip traveling from Ione to Metaline Falls and back in the fall colors. The kids had fun riding the train - especially when the conductor wasn't looking and they hung their heads out the window with the wind in their hair and the scenery whizzing by. 
When we arrived in Metaline Falls and started back to Ione Paige (almost in tears) said, "But we didn't even get to see the falls. What was the point?' When we explained to her that there aren't any 'falls' in Metaline Falls and that we were on the train just to enjoy the ride, she was a little crestfallen. Without anything to anticipate for the rest of the ride she found just riding the train was fun. There were also some other highlights besides the ride...
We were able to spend lots of time with Grandma and Grandpa.
We did get to eat kettle corn and drink hot cocoa.
We also rode right over the Pend Oreille River as it funnels into the Box Canyon Dam.
And the scenery was beautiful.The train rides are put on by the North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club and are over for the season, but keep an eye out next year. They have rides starting in July. Check them out at http://www.lionstrainrides.com/.
2 comments:
Nice photos, Kirsten! Fun to see you all with your mom and dad. I think I would have hung my head out the window too. Gotta love the feeling of wind in your hair!
You do have great pictures on the blog. Sounds like you are all doing well up North. Thanks for helping me get back into the whole blogging thing. After canning season I needed a break from everything I think :) I can't wait to see you and the family at Thanksgiving- it's my favorite holiday.
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