Trip Out West: Day Three-Air Force Base and Three Island Crossing State Park

Well after our late night, we slept in a little bit later than normal so we got a late start to the day.  When Elsie and I crawled out of our room we found my brother and Magda making breakfast for the day-French Toast and Bacon.  It was delicious!  I set Elsie in her high chair and attempted to feed her cereal as everyone else was eating.  There were so many distractions though that it did not go as well as I had hoped ;).  After breakfast and getting ready we set out for the day.  We first went to the base where Tony is stationed at watched a few planes take off and grabbed Subway for lunch.  Then we took off east towards Three Island Crossing State Park.  It was just beautiful!!!  

Once again this park had historical significance to the Oregon Trail.  

Snake River

Surprisingly we were one of very few people in the park. The weather was perfect as it was most of our time in Idaho.  It was in the 90's, sunny, and breezy.  90's in Idaho means something a lot different than 90's in Iowa.  We spent the late afternoon/early evening lounging around, playing, and doing some fishing (well at least Tony did)

Cousins!

Sisters!!

Grandma playing with Elsie

The best we could get with the two girls

Tony and Magda had some fun in the sprinklers in the park

Lena had so much fun running around and playing in the wide open spaces.  

 This is a picture of the original ferry used to ferry people, animals, and goods across the Snake River

These ruts are from the ferry being dragged up and down the bank of the river. 

The Snake River showing the islands that the Pioneers would use to cross the river before the Ferry was put in place.  

My Little Pioneer Baby