Martin: Our last fossicking spot on the trip.
I checked the booklets again and found a mention of the ‘sign posted’ panning areas being situated along a one way tourist drive. We located this dirt road and the brochure indicated that it was 14km long before it came out on the highway. A few kms in, we came across a creek crossing along with a cleared camping area. We decided to have our lunch and do our last panning session as there were signs of recent digging. We moved along the creek with only traces showing up and then came across a good layer of clay that was producing a bit of colour with each pan but as usual, it was a bit too late.
It was nearing 2.30pm and we were still 600kms from home. Loaded up and arrived home late to a very surprised cat. One of the neighbours had been coming over twice a day to feed Finn and then to let him inside at night. So ends our first adventure for 2013. That took two months to write up. :-)
Me: Pretty pink blooms on the trail this morning.
Mountain biking the Haas Trail in the Usery Mountains.
Red Mountain in the background.
Jane - Love the pink blooms...good day for a ride!
ReplyDeleteMartin - Thanks for sharing your vacation!