I haven’t had a “down” day since I left PT last week, so I’m in Malheur for two nights, and doing nothing of any value.<\/p>\n
I’ve been visiting this place for about 30 years, mainly for it’s birding. I watched as a gravel corner at an intersection (rare thing around here) grew into a corner store, gas pumps, restaurant\/bar, and then an RV park. Eleven years ago I camped at the south end of the refuge (40 miles away), and promised myself the next time I’d try the RV park. “The Narrows” it’s called.<\/p>\n
And a good one it is. I remember the trees being planted as seedlings, now they are obstacles which make it tricky to park. It’s a well-run place, very neat and clean. They’ll give any discount, mine was 2 nights for one with Escapees. Now, you are a ways out in the middle of nowhere. It’s been said that I am as far away from an interstate highway than any other spot in the lower 48.<\/p>\n
For things to do around here, it’s bird-watching. And this is not a good time to be here. However, even bad birding at Malheur is pretty impressive, especially at the visitor’s center. And my truck has yet to ride on gravel roads.<\/p>\n
My plan is to head for I-70 in Nevada, then head south to Ely, then east to Green River, Utah. Green River was my target when I left PT because it has a melon festival about now. Plus, I avoid Salt Lake City. After that, I’ll pick a pass over the Rockies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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