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North Fork John Day, October 2016

Typically the last days of October are reserved for fishing, fishing and fishing.  Until this year October 31 was the last day to wet a line in most water bodies I frequent.  The combination of no more close to the season, a chest freezer full to the brim with kokanee, salmon, halibut and tuna, along with a weather forecast that wasn’t conducive to being in a boat on a high mountain lake led us in a different direction.  We headed to northeast Oregon for an extended weekend of exploring with a couple of potential hikes on our minds.

Last of the Fall, Blue Mountains, Oregon
Last of the Fall, Blue Mountains, Oregon

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Owyhee 2016, Part 1 – Succor Creek and Leslie Gulch

You think you have a plan, then something changes.  We were going to be floating the Deschutes, then just like that we found ourselves in the Owyhee country of southeast Oregon instead.  Plans for the Deschutes fell through so we took a look at the list of possibilities.  There was a break in the rain, which is absolutely required if you want to even think of travelling the roads around the Owyhee.  With that we were off across the high desert.

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Wrapping up August and on to September!

Yep, August is over.  Fire season means that we haven’t roamed to far but we have definitely been on the move.  Here’s a rundown.

First up, a quick trip down the McKenzie River.  Our wonderful fair intruded into the weekend but we were able to get on the river Sunday and enjoy the clean, clear water, plenty of fish and a relaxing day.

McKenzie River, Oregon
Eagle Rock, McKenzie River, Oregon

 

McKenzie River Oregon
Browns Hole, McKenzie River Oregon

 

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