Ah, the disclaimer . . . I was wondering about all those shots.
Sounds like a wonderful trip down memory lane. We enjoy many of those same spots and feel the need to visit at least annually to get a dose of salt spray. Nice dawn photos of Mendo.
Too bad Orr was crowded, but I am not surprised. So far we haven't located any nearby, especially boon-dock type camping. Orr Hot Springs is geared towards daytrippers (3 hrs rate I think) or renting cabins or tent site. The single RV 'campsite' is simply a park spot on their dirt road, which I do not recommend.
24F at Montgomery Woods?? I would be amazed to see it that cold, but at least it kept the crowds away!
Sorry to spoil your day, but you guys better get that camera fixed and get back there and take some pictures while you still can of Manchester SB, Westport Landing SB and several of the other parks along the coast (including some of the Redwood ones) before they close this August because of budget cuts-or even better, get on the State Parks Foundation Web site and add you two cents worth! Sorry to remind you folks of what I've been bitching about for the last year! I was over there when the closed Manchester for the season( it never is closed during the fall/winter-that's when i go there,
At the same time they closed most of Mac Kerricher, and as I pulled into Westport Landing SB, was told they were closing most of the camping areas down. From what I was told, the park leaders were pissed that the parks bill was voted down and were going to implement the closers early! And yes, when this budget stuff started a few years ago when they trebled the fees and decreased the services-and yes I'm mad about it, and have written letters, given $ and the rest to no avail-the machine is moving and unless wiser head prevail-they will close 70 some parks-including Jack London State Park!
Sorry for venting
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