October 21, 2009 – A Lazy Day

We woke to rain this morning and decided to just relax.  When the rain let up we decided to do a little exploring.

The first stop was at the Deschutes River viewpoint in the campground:

We made a stop at the post office in La Pine and then off to the Lava Lands Visitor Center.   This area has a number of natural lava formations and we wanted to see some of them.  The center and surrounding area – closed for the season as well as the Lava River Caves.  We then went to the Lava Cast Forest but the road ended and with the rain last night and this morning, I did not want to drive 8 miles on a dirt road..

So we headed back to the RV and relaxed.  I did get caught up with my emails since the computer crash and transfer.  So if I owe you an email and you have not heard from me, please email me again.  The rain also started again so no campfire tonight.  

Tomorrow we head further south but this area still remains on our bucket list (only earlier in the season) – I am going to need more buckets – LOL!

A final picture of our site:

October 20, 2009 – The High Plateau of Oregon

Today’s travels took us thru more of the Gorge:

a long climb out of the Gorge:

 

To the high plateau:

Just imagine being on this high plateau, grasses as far as you can see, and in the distance, the snow covered peaks of the Cascades.

Mount Hood:

Mount Jefferson:

I will never tire of this and continue to say – WOW, WOW, and more WOW – we are so blessed!

We stopped in Bend, Oregon to get new tires for the Tracker – it was time!  And then headed to La Pine State Campground for the night.   Another beautiful state campground and since it is the off season, we are getting full hookups for $12.00 – Nice!  We may stay here for a few more nights, depending on the weather, and do some sightseeing.  Stay tuned.

Stats:

Miles Traveled: 239 Miles

Oregon: I-84; US-97