Northeastern California, Lava Beds National Monument, August 2004
Northeastern California, Lava Beds National Monument, August 2004
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Took 395 north of Reno back into CA past Honey Lake, which is a giant seasonal lake. The quest was to find the CA, Oregon, Nevada boundary marker.
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Abandonded train station at Likely, CA.
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Coming up on Goose Lake, which is about as big as Tahoe and extends up into Oregon.
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Campground at Goose Lake. It was kinda nice.
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Dropping back down 395 with this trio of pix of Goose Lake. It's huge!
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Took SR 299 east then Surprise Valley Road north past Upper Alkalai Lake.
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Tiny community of Fort Bidwell.
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Rugged volcanic terrain in the northeast corner of the state.
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The tri-state boundary is about 2 miles east and was unreachable due to volcanic cliffs, private property, and passing downpours. Couldn't get to it.
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CA / Oregon border on the Surprise Valley Road.
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West back on 299 then SR 139 then Co Road 97 and up into Lava Beds National Monument.
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Campgrounds were packed together, which is typical, but got lucky with a fringe spot.
