Another 233.6 miles drive today. Most of it through very rural country.
Highway 140 is in the middle of nowhere. Right off we took a rock to the windshield and got a crack. This is the same side that was just replaced this summer because it cracked. John put scotch tape on it, he claims that will stop it from spreading.
Swordfish mining adopted part of this highway, Virgin Valley Black Fire opals, Denio must have been the only town, we turned off right before it. Lots of animals to lookout for on this stretch. Wild bulls. I would really hate to be on this road when it snows, looks like white out country. Nevada is basin and range geology- we drove over lots of passes. We drove the length of the Sheldon National wildlife refuge. It was established mainly to protect antelope habitat.
Wild burros, Royal Peacock mine, antelope and feral horses. I only got part of this herd of antelope as it raced away, it was huge.
Sage Hen Hills summit, Finally we made it into Oregon, rfree range cows and big horn sheep. Going down from Doherty summit was scary, it drops about 1000 feet in about a mile. Very narrow, no shoulder or guard rail. I was glad we were going down, not next to the sheer drop off.
Came around the corner to a semi in our lane going around this cattle drive in the road and pine trees.
What a find, a ponderosa pine that was cut down. Lots of long straight pine needles that had never touched the ground-no dirt or mold on them. I grabbed a leaf bag and started collecting. Yellow cliffs-no idea what caused it.
Paisley, Oregon, home of the broncos, John st. The road is part of the Oregon Outback scenic byway. We arrived at our destination, Summer Lake hot springs. Wide open views by a mostly dry lake bed. The bath house was originally built in 1925. The springs first operated in hollowed out logs for baths in the early 1900’s.
The bus at the RV park. Very quiet and dark at night. Full 50 amp hookups. It is in the 70’s and very pleasant. John in one of the outdoor pools.
Inside the historic bath house. Another view of the outdoor pools. Very relaxing.
Mermaid by the pools. Horses in sunset.
Bathhouse in the sunset. Lovely place. Well worth the long drive. We will stay here all weekend.
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