Ron found us an obscure little camp ground in a town called Tionesta, just outside of the Lava Beds National Monument. Another completely empty camp, owned by an older couple. It was immaculate! The sky opened up here, and for the first time on this trip we had some real weather, including thunder, lightning, and hail! For the two nights we were there it rained more than on the entire trip. Made for an interesting stay though. The Lava Beds are part of a volcanic park in which there are hundreds of caves. We physically could only see about three of them without having to stoop, bend or crawl...things we both can't do too well these days. Anyway, it was an enjoyable drive. We found a picnic area just then the rain poured! Who else can say they ate their lunch in the rain on top of a volcano?
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| This is our view for most of this trip - just wide open spaces dotted by farms |
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| Klamath Lake |
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| pretty painted ponies |
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| the mother land |
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| Looks like lava in the sky after the storm |
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| Looks inviting |
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| The first one was the only paved and lit cave |
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| more path to the unknown |
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| Ron has discovered something, oh its lava rock |
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| This cave was a stand up cave but VERY dark, I wasn't having it... |
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| storm coming up |
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| Final cave was still a bit rough, didn't get too far |
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| lunch in the rain on top of a volcano, happens every day |
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