Journal R.E. Johnson 1967 July 30 Harts Pass Campground, Okanogan Co., Wash. to Trestle Co., Bonner Co., Ida. and work is underway between Washington Pass & Rainy Pass. When completed this route will be a paved all year cross mtn highway. Now it is dirt to rds end. The is snow & ample cliffs around Liberty Bell, et al. and there should be easy access to Rosy Finches. Many rock hounds along the road near rds end looking for smoky quartz. I found a piece that would cut & facet beautifully and immediately became the envy of those present. Beginner luck. I quit while ahead. Drove to Winthrop & stopped at the District Ranger Station. They indicate that the Hart's Pass RD is due for rebuilding and that I may find it closed part of next summer - thus: write ahead to check on road building schedule. Several markets in Twisp and one open on Sunday (today). Ate a small cafe with a very cute little waitress, but I must rush on darn it! She was too young anyway (I have to tell myself something). Drove down river (Methow River) to US 97, then south to Chelan [too commercialized - looks like Newport Beach] & Entiat & caught the Entiat Ferry across the Columbia River. Took US 2 east to Spokane, stopping at Sun Lakes State Park (Dry Falls of the Columbia River - active during Glacial periods) and found another cute girl as Information Clerk [a life guard on other days] from WSU Pullmann. This time I talked a bit longer, but then up & left. One of these days I'm going to adjourn Rosy Finching long enough for a date.