June 2009 Blog Posts (5)

Humboldt County

I mean really-are you kidding me?

First and foremost the camping situation in and around the Arcata/Eureka is suspicious. I wouldn't reccomend looking on the side of a dirt road near sunset with evidence of horticulture driven pursuits scatterd amongst those gently flowing foothills falling slowly towards the sea. Needless to say I ended up in the safety net of a Huboldt State University parking lot.

I had to move my truck around 7:00 a.m. to avoid any violations so decided to chance… Continue

Added by CASEY on June 25, 2009 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Redwoods!

"My name is treetop and I'm higher than you'll ever be" Widespread Panic

This sign at the base of one of the Giants caught my attention

These trees have very shallow root systems. Their roots only go down 3-6 feet but can spread out several hundred feet. As these roots extend out, they intertwine with other redwoods. This is crucial for survival because a redwood alone would not be able to weather… Continue

Added by CASEY on June 20, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Tom Pearce DGC (Grant's Pass, OR)

Up and downstream the Rogue River

40 minutes of white-nuckle maneurvering and rhetorical cigarettes, I was finally back to the point of doubt. Feverishly walking to #17 I was punishing myself with pessimism from the careless act of leaving my favorite putter. Having to force myself to practice positive thinking (as my sister stresses), bolted on a b-line (whatever that means) to that clear, well blended disc I had left the day before. At…

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Added by CASEY on June 10, 2009 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Lake Selmac DGC

25 or 30 miles south of Grant's Pass there is a quaint little lake named Selmac. Arriving quite late I decided to find a campsite opposed to playing a sunset round on the old boy scout camp. Turns out the log road was closed a couple miles up the hill so I parked in a turnabout at the closed gate. With no view and rain ensuing, I perched up in the good ole' trusty strange camper shell for the night.

Morning came. A little more rain. Determined to play the course, I doubled up on the scotch… Continue

Added by CASEY on June 4, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Whistler's Bend DGC

What a seldom affair when one can hunt for peace daily. It's so much easier to find it away from the congregation of the city. I feel so lucky and free to be able to roam in special places like Glide-just east of Roseburg-75 miles south of the University of Oregon.