Moving South on Green-Dotted Highways

Health food junkies know what Klamath Lake is famous for -- Blue-green Algae, a superfood, is skimmed, processed and bottled here.


After a full days drive (80 miles), we drove off into the Modoc National Forest and found this "home." We were charmed enough to stay two nights. There are countless millions of good free camping places on America's public lands. To fully enjoy this good life, one must be self-contained.


Diana captured the evening magic.


Near Mt. Lassen National Park, we searched and found parking in this forest clearing.


Diana took a side trip to photograph the park. She hiked to Bumpass Hell, a beautiful mini-Yellowstone, the old eroded vent of a dormant dome volcano.


A boardwalk allows you to walk by hissing fumaroles, boiling springs, and active mudpots.


Later, back at camp, a visitor came calling. Perhaps she was curious or lonely. Whatever, she stayed a long while.


Long enough for Baby to join the party for a drink.


Molly watched the whole show from her private window, and didn't bark once.



This great old cedar tree grew at the edge of our clearing. We were delighted to discover that it is a protected tree.