We left the Rogue River camp and started the trip East on Hwy 140. Man, you would think there is not another person traveling on the hiways. I think in 6 hours of traveling we ran across 6 rigs. At about lunch time, 2 ish, we found our selves in Bly, Or. This is a little berg with 400 people. 1 gas station, two small Stores, and a deli. We stopped at the deli and were the talk of the town. Fantastic lunch and we had some great conversations. Obama came up about every other cuss word :) So, Renie asked where the locals go to get out of town and we got directions to a Lake in the National Forest called Lofton. This is a cluster of lakes that were created in the depression for capturing water for the farmers that have turned into great fisheries. As you leave Bly, heading East, you climb to a snow staging area about 14 miles East. A right turn and 9 miles later, you are at the lake. Seniors, with a pass are $3 a night. RIGHT ON! But, the drought has wrecked it's havic. No fish are biting. We did several lakes but at Holbrook Lake, I found a fly that killed the fish. The only problem was the fish were about 2" long. We spent 2 days and 2 nights there. We met another couple that were in their 80's that were just married 3 years ago. Had a great time talking with them. Man the stories. They sometimes forgot whose wife, or husband they were talking about:)
Thursday we headed out. We made it to Elko and found the State Camp there. Called South Fork State Lake. Nice place. Pretty high. Over 5000'. This camp was $14. Not bad. I feel like Gil and Willa in finding all the inexpensive places to stay :) I love them.
Today, we leave for the Great Basin, Lehman Ice Caves and leave for Panguich Lake, UT Sunday. Almost home.
No comments:
Post a Comment