It was a drive of 160 pretty barren miles today to get to the Crystal Crane Hot Springs. I took all two lane “blue” roads, and I must say that I never had one bit of a worry about too much traffic. Actually, I kind of wondered the opposite were I to have a break down. After 25 miles in Idaho on a roller coaster like drive on US 95, I finally entered Oregon. Not any more people here, but the road surface improved dramatically. As I neared my turn onto OR 78, I pulled over for some lunch.
I was coming down from the East Steen Mountains when this pull off magically appeared. Below us was the Owyhee River Valley.
What a delightful place to stretch our legs, get a little relief, and enjoy the view along with lunch.
You can sure tell by the green where there’s water in this very arid region.
Of course, I went up the other side of this lush valley and continued on through the high desert of Oregon. Thirty-four miles after my turn onto OR 78, the Australian chap in the box, told me I had reached my destination. Ha! Not so fast, mate. At that point we were smack dab in THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE! Since I had done my own calculation of where I thought the campground was last night, I ignored his “recalculating” admonishments and continued on another thirty some miles, and Viola! I came upon Crystal Crane Hot Springs. Just before I reached the crossroad of Crane, OR, I was able to see a golden eagle perched on the top of a telephone pole. Being that it was a two lane highway with no shoulder, and I was chugging along in a behemoth of a motorhome, I didn’t get a picture. However, I took it as a good omen of his welcoming me to his homeland.
So now, enough of this traveling drivel! It’s time for me to go soak in the hot springs. I’ll tell you more about this little seven space campground tomorrow. :)
Thanks for stopping by….talk to you later, Judy
PS After only two attempts, the awning went out and stayed out. Wahoo!!
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I HATE " the man in the box"!! He tries to take us through every big city in the US...Don't take everything he says for gospel.....Let us know about this campground!
ReplyDeleteIt is always safer to have a back-up plan when using the GPS. I learned the hard way that it is hard to turn a 38' fiver around on a narrow gravel road. I love rivers and streams. Need to get out there and see this one. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteWe had the British Gal in the box and changed it to the Auzzie Guy, the grandkids call him 'Jack On Crack"....Jack has gotten us stranded a few times.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Hot Springs it sounds great.
Sounds like it was a fun day!
ReplyDeleteWell, now we know that you were right about the location and your GPS was wrong! I hope your awning continues to behave itself.
ReplyDeleteWell now my voice in the box is an Aussie "Sheila" and for the most part she gets us where we are going, but I always check out the route myself just to make sure she is not leading us astray. And that is half the fun of traveling, planning a route....lol...not being led astray, although that can be fun also.
ReplyDeleteI love it when the gal on my GPS gets all flustered and panicky -- Recalculating, recalculating, recalculating. Make a U Turn! As soon as possible, MAKE A U TURN! Turn Left! Turn Right! By then I can hardly drive with all the tears running down my face.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't named my Australian GPS companion, but now, with your input, I think he's definitely going to be Aussie Jack-in-the-box! I'll be heading for the outback tomorrow, mates! :)
ReplyDeleteMaaaarvelous soak, by the way. :)
Gosh, didn't know GPS had accents! Kinda cool. I am such a dinosaur. I go by maps, the way I learned with my Dad. Of course, my Dad didn't have a Motor Carriers Atlas, which I do thank you very much. Love that thing! Glad you had a good soak. In the 50s here tonight and a full moon tomorrow night! Wahoo is right!
ReplyDeleteOur GPS is called "Gidget the Gadget" and she's been right a whole lot more than she's been wrong! Hope you enjoy those hot springs - it sounds great!
ReplyDeleteGlad to read the awning is doing what an awning is supposed to do! Makes life a little less stressful, although you have that hot springs to help relieve the tension. :)
ReplyDeleteWe don't have GPS, so Bruce only has me to blame if we go the wrong way. Most of the time I seem to steer us the right way. Uh-oh, I probably shouldn't have said that. :(
Have a fun stay, Judy.
I agree with Gypsy..We love confusing the "chick-in-the-box" so that she says "recalculating" repeatedly...somehow she never seems to get upset though. So some Soak-a-ra-ma huh...sounds dandy! Enjoy! (BTW, I'd never seen your rig before, now I know what to look for!) K
ReplyDeleteThe only time we really use our 'Garmin Gertie' is navigating through cities & as long as there hasn't been any recent construction, she generally navigates us pretty well through the maze. I still prefer my good old maps & Atlas's if were heading into new territores. Looking at a map gives me a feel for what's ahead.
ReplyDeleteYep used the old GPS quite a bit when I was bus driving, Like Rick said they are right a lot more often than not, and just using common sense will usually get you through.Hope you get to take some more of those fine pictures. Be safe out there, Sam & Donna.
ReplyDeleteWish I had a GPS when I was driving a truck for 28 years,but they were not out then.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week..
I've never been good at following the big folded maps while in a moving vehicle. How many times has Craig asked me to find a turn or something at the last minute! Mostly in a city.
ReplyDeleteIn the last few years I have enjoyed following pre printed mapquest directions and maps. I like to plan BEFORE setting out!
GPS sounds good, but I think having a backup is a good idea when setting off into the unknown!
Hey Judy... email me? I don't have your email address!
ReplyDeletepfundt@gmail.com