Right now, I’m working at Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe, and that means weekends working. Sooo, to get away during Oregon’s dry season, I gotta just take off midweek. Sometimes it’s alone.
At home at the walk-in sites at Allen Springs Campground
A reliable choice is the Metolius River area – and this time it turned out perfect.
Weatherwise, that is. However, my favorite spot, Allen Springs Campground, had been taken over by the RV crowd. Nevertheless, thankfully it’s got walk-in campsites away from that scene. I found peace and was invisible from the other sites.
I had a sunny, warm spot to hang out and read!
My Keen Targhee II shoes, ready for anything!Ahh, nice, warm crackling campfire!And a windy paddle on Suttle Lake to round things out!
It was so pretty and comfy.
And simple. I just read some overdue reading material, and had a nice time with the campfire and then was lulled to sleep by the sounds of the river.
Recommended! Get a hand-crafted sandwich at Camp Sherman Store! I had a turkey sandwich piled HIGH with 2″ of turkey! WOW! And they cooked the bacon for it right then and there!
After a perfect night under the stars, I enjoyed a morning campfire.
Took a walk along the river in my Keen Targhee II shoes!
Following that, packed up and headed to Suttle Lake, off Oregon’s Hwy 20 with its Cascade views.
The highlight was the 30 mph winds, which were a lot of fun to play in!
The burbling Metolius is a perfect place for quality time with the kiddos!
Cabin Fever Chronicles - Getting Outdoors with Rod 