We've enjoyed this park very much, despite the nasty stickers in the summer crisped lawn areas and the lower than normal lake levels. The sites all have wonderful mountain and lake views, are paved and have full hook ups. Not much shade is available from the line of small trees at the back of the sites, but we managed nicely using a combination of their weak shade and our big awning.
The moonshine on the still water is so lovely, it reminds me of our lake at night.
It's summer time and that means people enjoying themselves, everywhere, but we didn't feel cramped at all and really loved watching their antics on the lake. We loved watching the birds and ospreys using the water as well.
I know we'll be back because we didn't even scratch the surface of this area's charms, there is so much to see and do. We started out pretty well, but as the week wore on the temperatures made me positively wilt. I felt less like exploring and more like holing up either in Beluga's welcome air conditioning or in the shade with a good book and the lake to keep an eye on. I'm such a wimp. Three digit heat is too much for me.
We didn't get to the Farmer's Market, we didn't see a play or even take a tour of the theater. We didn't get to more wineries, and there are MORE wineries to visit. We didn't hike, swim (we did wade) or even eat out at one of the many wonderful restaurants in Ashland. We didn't shop in the interesting shops or wander the quaint streets. We didn't stop in at the Equamore Sanctuary right next door, although I am in the middle of learning about them and their horses on their website equamore.org.
The thought of all those things will bring us back for sure. We really like what we have seen, we'll try to get back earlier or later in the season next time.
Tomorrow morning we're off to Lakehead, California to check out Mt. Shasta and Shasta Lake.
We've absolutely loved our summer in Oregon, it will be hard to leave.
Thanks! I'm going to check equamore next...can't wait to have you guys visit oregon next year. You find the most interesting places to go.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels as you move ahead. I think I hear colorado calling for you.
Boy I am right there with you. We've spent more time in house the last several weeks than all the months before due to the high heat and humidity. I just can't hang!! Sounds like the area has a lot to come back for, but as you said, during cooler months. Say howdy to our home state - wish I could say it should be cooler.....
ReplyDeleteThe heat does put a damper on outside activities. The humidity really kills them, though. Thank goodness you still had a reasonable dew point level so sitting in the shade was pleasant:) It is all right to just live and forget being a tourist. Like you said, you can always come back:) Can't wait for lots of Mt. Shast photos! Beautiful ending sunset:) Must be almost time to turn the wheel toward Colorado!
ReplyDeleteThe heat does put a damper on outside activities. The humidity really kills them, though. Thank goodness you still had a reasonable dew point level so sitting in the shade was pleasant:) It is all right to just live and forget being a tourist. Like you said, you can always come back:) Can't wait for lots of Mt. Shast photos! Beautiful ending sunset:) Must be almost time to turn the wheel toward Colorado!
ReplyDeleteI so agree...except for monsoon storms, we have had triple digits in Tucosn too. Even out pups won't go outside! And unlike you, we have NO shade!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for you to return to Oregon...I agree with Cindy...yiu find so much to do. I am taking notes!
Thank you for the reportage. We'll be there shortly after Labor Day and I truly hope it has cooled off a little by then. We're looking forward to it. Then it's back to Elite for just one more thing.
ReplyDeleteI was afraid August might bring those dreaded triple digits. :-(( But I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Ashland and at Emigrant Lake anyway. I hope you'll return sometime in the spring or fall—it's truly delightful.
ReplyDeleteIt was toasty when we were there in June but a walk in Lithia Park was a great cool down. That lake definitely gets used.
ReplyDeleteMy No. Cal. brother camps at Shasta a LOT and loves it so am sure you will too. I'm with you, toooooo hot to enjoy sightseeing.
ReplyDelete