Photo: Greg MacDonaldA few weeks ago my friend Greg and I headed up to the Mendocino National Forest for a couple of nights of camping, off-roading, and target shooting in Deer Valley and French Ridge. We, well I, saw a fat rattlesnake crossing the road and then Greg managed to startle me pretty well with Hubert, the rubber rattlesnake that lives in his truck. He left it under some bags and when I went to throw away a beer can, I almost jumped out of my boots.
Heading out on Sunday, we explored one more trail and ended up at the High Glade fire lookout. Annelle, the friendly ranger on duty there, was kind enough to invite us up for a visit. It was really interesting to see how the lookout station worked and, of course, the views were amazing. Check out the gallery.
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Image credits:
4:3 aspect ratio photos: Greg MacDonald
3:2 aspect ratio photos: Nik Schulz
Nice photos, guys! Now I’m even more bummed that I couldn’t join you on that and your upcoming big trip. Have fun and save travels!!! -mas
Yeah, we missed you, Mas! Hopefully we can do some more trips in the future. I’m heading to the Sierras tomorrow and will actually be heading up Emigrant Trail on the way to my campsite.