A Quick Trip to Succor Creek and Leslie Gulch

[Wandering Sagebrush]

It was nice to get a chance to explore a little.

The trip can be found here.

 

[heinphoto]

Very nice - we are likely headed that way in the couple of weeks, so it is timely. I think the yellow flower is a Blazing Star (Mentzelia sp.).

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Very nice - we are likely headed that way in the couple of weeks, so it is timely. I think the yellow flower is a Blazing Star (Mentzelia sp.).

Thank you! Be prepared for hot temps. I expected mosquitoes, but didn’t see a single one.

 

[heinphoto]

Thank you! Be prepared for hot temps. I expected mosquitoes, but didn’t see a single one.

Yes, I have been nervously watching the extended forecast... I have also been worried about mosquitoes, so it is good to hear that they weren't a problem at Succor Creek. I suspect we won't be so lucky at some of the other stops on our trip (we will be on the road for two weeks - mostly in central and eastern Oregon).

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

If you’re heading to Malheur/The Steens, be prepared to donate blood. The alpine areas of the Blue Mts can be problematic as well.

 

[heinphoto]

If you’re heading to Malheur/The Steens, be prepared to donate blood. The alpine areas of the Blue Mts can be problematic as well.

Malheur and the Steens are indeed on our itinerary

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Steve that was a nice trip.Yes that's beautiful country.
Good for you educating the young family about camping etiquette.
Frank

 

[ski3pin]

Don't forget about the mormon crickets also. We just returned from a trip through that area.

Mr. Sage, this was a delight to see your report! Very nice and great photos that bring the area to life. It makes me wonder, why did we come home? Maybe we should head back out.

Thanks Mr. Sage!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Thank you Frank and Mr. 3Pin. Thankfully, no Mormon Crickets were seen or harmed.

 

[goinoregon]

the one time i visited leslie gulch, it seemed that i ran into rattlesnakes at every photo stop ! was going to camp with young daughter, but had to change plans.

 

[Taku]

Nice trip through the area, have wanted to do the same but always end up driving past it on the way to somewhere else. Yep, flowers are Mentzelia (blazing star). Thanks for getting the campfire put out - it is a real head shaker how careless folks are. after 28 years of wildland fire, it gets tiresome to hear about it. But education is always ongoing!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Thank you, Taku! The Owyhee country is worth a visit. Mid June might have better displays of wildflowers.

 

[shortbus4x4]

91 degrees! All the big animals were hunkered down in a cool spot. That is beautiful country, been once and want to go back.