Sweet to the Soul and Heaven for a Weary Mind is
never more true than the wide open spaces of the Great Basin
Outback.......
If you are visiting or newly settled in the Klamath
Basin there are treasures to be found in the surrounding region that
are perfect for day tripping or weekend adventures. Over the next few
days I will make a guide for you based on my favorite experiences from
my own travels. Enjoy! Oh yes, a few rules of the road to make for a
safer, more enjoyable trip.....
1. When passing on a remote rural road...give a
wave!
2. Close any gate you open and don’t cut
fences. Respect private property.
4. Slow to a crawl if you happen upon a cattle
drive...ask the riders to help you thru the herd if you’d like.
5. Don’t honk!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh PLE-E-E-ZE
DON’T HONK around livestock and horses!
6. Try not to freak about cow manure on your car!
7. Make sure you have plenty of gas and that your
car is in good running order. Some towns don’t even have
gas/service available or close at sunset.
8. Gravel roads are common in this region so make
sure you have a vehicle with tires that are tough enough for the wear
and tear they will receive. Make sure you have a good spare tire and
jacks. 4x4’s are nice! Make sure somebody knows where you are
going and when you expect to arrive and depart.
9. Carry plenty of water, food, fire, emergency
supplies, blankets in case you get stranded.
10. Cell phones may or may not work in much of
the more remote areas where some of the best attractions are found.
Plan accordingly. Carry good maps and a compass.
12. Sit tight if you get in trouble.
13. Remember this too: if you are from a
large urban area where you never know your neighbors, the people you
are apt to run into in this region are open, friendly, honest,
community oriented people you can trust to help you if you need it. Get
to know them and let them get to know you!
13. All of these preparations and precautions will
ensure a safe trip into a wonder filled region ....I really believe you
will have adventures that end up being some of the best of your
life!!!!
Links to Great Places in Lake County
It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to drive to
Lakeview, it will take most of a day to drive a leisurely loop north
thru Paisley, Summer Lake, Silver Lake, Christmas Valley and Fort
Rock...better yet, stay overnight along the way.
* Developed Campgrounds
* Driving
* Fishing
* Forest Camps
* Hang Glider Launch Sites
* Hiking
* Picnic/Day Use Areas
* Rentals
* Reservations
* Self Guided Historic Walking Tour
* Trailheads
* Wilderness/Semi-Primitive/Scenic
Viewpoints
* Winter Recreation Sites
Cowboy Dinner Tree near
Silver Lake. Everybody needs to eat here at least once! Also the
Historic Adel Store in Adel.
