We never have planned out very far in the future and now that we did so, we are going to do things differently than we mentioned in our last blog. You see we 
The two things we really want to avoid if at all possible is cold and snow! However we are now faced with the prospect of experiencing one or the other. How will we avoid this? We have decided to stay a few more days in Reno, Nevada as we are really enjoying our stay here. We will probably not stay at Likely (or maybe only spend one night) and will likely shorten our stay at the Lave Beds National Monument. We are hoping this delay will surely help us avoid both the cold and the snow!!!
The locals enjoy picnics, volleyball, jogging, skate boarding and biking around the lake so it is always lively with activity day and night. Towards the end of this three mile walk it almost always includes a visit to the Western Inn Village and Casino where we stop for a few adult beverages and play a little video poker. The adult beverages are free thanks to coupons available at the park office where we 
So the next few days will be 15-20 degrees colder than average for this part of the USA and we will stay parked here in the desert where it will be a bit warmer and a whole lot less whiter than what is forecasted north of here. One of the many perks about this lifestyle is that you can always change your plans… especially if you don’t book too many reservations!
That has me thinking… I better start planning on where we might be during the fourth of July weekend… Man I will be glad when summer is over and all these “campers” are back in school and at work :)
Don't come to the Oregon coast for a month. It is cold, rainy, and cloudy! YUCK weather. The locals say it could stay like this until JULY! WHAT? We aren't happy about it but what can we do?
ReplyDeletewell we will be on the coast in a couple of weeks ad hope for the best...
Delete"The two things we really want to avoid if at all possible is cold and snow!"
ReplyDeleteHm. We can relate to that kind of thinking!
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I was thinking the same thing about the 4th of July, but it is on a Wednesday. I wonder what that will mean for campgrounds...
ReplyDeleteLike you we plan a bit and make a few reservations, but frequently change them. Like you said the beauty of this lifestyle.Cold and snow are two four letter words that do not need to be part of our vocabulary anymore (we hope).
ReplyDeleteWhen I was looking into a trip up to Crater Lake, I read that parts of the park can be closed as late as The end of June. We booked the July fourth weeks because it seemed like the earliest we could be sure to have decent weather. The California coast is always nice. Maybe you should go to the Redwoods.
ReplyDeletewe will make it to the red woods but it wont be for a while yet...
DeleteIf you want some real heat...join us in Arizona!
ReplyDeleteYeah, or come on down to Houston, TX...we'd be where you guys are if we weren't waiting on a grandbaby arrival that appears is going to be LATE! Really having trouble with the Houston heat and humidity!
ReplyDeleteWe were just thinking about the 4th also and realized it's on a Wednesday this year. Guess that means 2 weekends will be shot. I better make reservations quick!
ReplyDeleteYou are in a great place, right where you are. We always enjoy it there, and try to get over to Reno often to see Donna's brother and his family. The park you are in is a wonderful place, and we love walking in that area. Don't go to the lava beds without seeing the "ice caves", that should do your heart good! There is never any rain inside, and the farther you go, the warmer they can get. They are really pitch black inside, though, so it's hard to see much. Used to enjoy exploring in them, as long as we didn't go too far.
ReplyDeleteyou are going to have to tell me more about these ice caves...
DeleteI love reading your blog and have subscribed. I invite you to visit mine as well: http://travelbug-susan.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteWe stayed Sparks Marina RV Park for three months and loved it, especially, as you noted, it is close to so much. We did the Sparks Marina Walk a number of times. Very nice. We rode our bikes around it as well.
There are lots of historical markers in Virginia City if you know where to go. We did the Virginia City Volkswalk (10K/6.2 miles) all around the town. You can see the history in my blog from that day: http://travelbug-susan.blogspot.com/2011/12/virginia-city-pictorial-nov-28-2011.html.
P.S. I lived in Klamath Fallsf for ten months and spent a lot of time at the Lava Beds. Fascinating place. Take lots of food and water with you.
ReplyDeleteThe site of the Modoc Wars is very interesting. Being that the Lava Beds is in high desert it's unlikely you'll get snow there. You're more likely to get thunderstorms which are very dramatic. When it's raining is a good time to explore the caves, except you'll get pretty wet from your car to the entrance.
I have fond memories of the Lava Beds. If there are no clouds, it can get pretty hot.
Have fun!
Oh, and Crater Lake had 51' of snow this winter so it's going to be a while before the Rim Drive is open. They may still be getting snow. Take plenty of mosquito repellant to your campground!!
thanks for all the tips and welcome aboard...
DeleteForgot to warn you about Oregon weather in June, but it is even chilly (60s) in Southern California today. Hope you enjoy the Crater Lake experience; the geology is amazing. You should also be sure to visit the High Desert Museum in Bend. Happy trails until our paths cross somewhere in Oregon this summer.
ReplyDeleteForgot to warn you about Oregon weather in June, but it is even chilly (60s) in Southern California today. Hope you enjoy the Crater Lake experience; the geology is amazing. You should also be sure to visit the High Desert Museum in Bend. Happy trails until our paths cross somewhere in Oregon this summer.
ReplyDeleteHey Texans,
ReplyDeleteSaw your comment over at Jeannie’s. Thought this would make you laugh. Don’t you love it when the uninitiated start to whine ??
In JUNE no less :))
Enjoying your blog. Keep having fun.
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