Help save the sun in the west too??

Karen,

At the 49ers rally, there were 5 definite coaches that want to be in the
path of totality. Like you, we feel that if you are going , go for best.
On that note, most favored central to eastern Oregon. We all realized that
closer to I5 would be easier and might get more coaches, but feel further
east will give better skies. Farewell Bend was number one choice, despite
being almost Idaho. Other thought was camping in La Pine and taking
toads,etc North for the eclipse. Dry camping option was still on board and
somewhere around Mitchell would be great if we wanted to go that way.
No one wanted to make final decision, but would like.e me to direct email
them with where and when to try for registration.
So, if you want to xhoose, think everyone will follow your lead.

Fay
'76Glenbrook
Kneeland, Ca

> > Karen,
> >
> > You might check, but a lot of times the group camp sites do not have
> power
> > as they are normally used by tent campers.
>
> yes, most group sites are dry camping, BUT... OR parks allows group
> reservations of the *regular* campsites within 9 months of the date, as
> long as
> you reserve at least 20 sites. If you pick a campground that's
> first-come-first-served, you have a huge advantage since nobody but groups
> can
> reserve it in advance.
>
> At this point, I still plan to try for our own reservations as soon as
> they're available online, but as Ron said, that can always be cancelled
> (with a
> minor fee penalty).
>
> Karen
> 1975 26'
>
>
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Well, I'm going with friends to The Cove Palisades State Park in Oregon, we
have a FB event page for it
https://www.facebook.com/events/1140626836023664/

Just put that up.

As already noted, get your reservation on line at 00:01 on the 17th, stay
up or get up early. http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=v.page&id=60
Personally, I'd avoid the coast, as I assume they get a marine layer in the
mornings like the San Francisco Bay area at that time of year, also, you
are more likely to have clouds in the mountains.

I don't have a GMC yet, but I expect to around the end of the year.

Ron

On Sun, Nov 13, 2016 at 9:41 PM, Burt and Faye curtis <

> Karen,
>
> At the 49ers rally, there were 5 definite coaches that want to be in the
> path of totality. Like you, we feel that if you are going , go for best.
> On that note, most favored central to eastern Oregon. We all realized that
> closer to I5 would be easier and might get more coaches, but feel further
> east will give better skies. Farewell Bend was number one choice, despite
> being almost Idaho. Other thought was camping in La Pine and taking
> toads,etc North for the eclipse. Dry camping option was still on board and
> somewhere around Mitchell would be great if we wanted to go that way.
> No one wanted to make final decision, but would like.e me to direct email
> them with where and when to try for registration.
> So, if you want to xhoose, think everyone will follow your lead.
>
> Fay
> '76Glenbrook
> Kneeland, Ca
>

>

> > > Karen,
> > >
> > > You might check, but a lot of times the group camp sites do not have
> > power
> > > as they are normally used by tent campers.
> >
> > yes, most group sites are dry camping, BUT... OR parks allows group
> > reservations of the *regular* campsites within 9 months of the date, as
> > long as
> > you reserve at least 20 sites. If you pick a campground that's
> > first-come-first-served, you have a huge advantage since nobody but
> groups
> > can
> > reserve it in advance.
> >
> > At this point, I still plan to try for our own reservations as soon as
> > they're available online, but as Ron said, that can always be cancelled
> > (with a
> > minor fee penalty).
> >
> > Karen
> > 1975 26'
> >
> >
> >
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> Karen,
>
> At the 49ers rally, there were 5 definite coaches that want to be in the
> path of totality. Like you, we feel that if you are going , go for best.
> On that note, most favored central to eastern Oregon. We all realized that
> closer to I5 would be easier and might get more coaches, but feel further
> east will give better skies. Farewell Bend was number one choice, despite
> being almost Idaho. Other thought was camping in La Pine and taking
> toads,etc North for the eclipse. Dry camping option was still on board and
> somewhere around Mitchell would be great if we wanted to go that way.
> No one wanted to make final decision, but would like.e me to direct email
> them with where and when to try for registration.
> So, if you want to xhoose, think everyone will follow your lead.
>
> Fay
> '76Glenbrook
> Kneeland, Ca

Well, I was planning to try for Cove Palisades for a couple of reasons: it's typically about 10 degrees cooler in August,
and there's a campground at the top that should give us good wide landscape views. It's also a significantly easier drive.
I could be convinced otherwise, and if we can't get in at Cove Palisades, we'll try for Farewell Bend. Having never been to
either campground, it's hard to know which is better. (Of course, the more we broadcast the idea, the harder it'll be for us to get sites...)

Be aware that there are two Oregon campgrounds called Farewell Bend: the state recreation area, and another one in a forest.
This makes it kinda confusing when you're searching online for pictures. The state recreation area is the one we're talking about.
Although it has nice trees in the Day Use area, the campsites are a lot more sparse, similar to (or maybe less shady than) Cove Palisades.
It's also down on the river bank, which means it's in a bit of a valley, limiting views.

I do still believe the group reservation could be worth a shot. It looks so far like the two first-come-first-served
campgrounds I mentioned will NOT be on the reservation system by the 17th, but could be reserved by calling and making a group
reservation on/after 8am on the 17th, thus (probably) avoiding the rush. We're planning for four campsites, and with five 49ers added,
we'd only need eleven more to get to twenty (the minimum group reservation size).

Worst case, we'll find someplace to dry camp. There's a lot more of that available than hookup sites, but given the
time of year, AC would sure be nice (preferably without generators).

Karen
1975 26'
 
I agree about the group sites, but if we wait for one of them, we blow the
chance, possibly, for one of the other areas. My thoughts regarding
Farewell Bend is that it appears to be closer to the max line for the
eclipse. It is a bit over 11 driving hours from me, so I could still make
it home with time to spare before Deo's River Cruise trip. The cove would
be a few hours closer, but a bit further from max line. And, as this might
be only time I will do this, I think closer is better. People I was talking
with at the rally, also didn't care distance, etc. Just wanted the best
experience possible.
Given these thoughts do you still prefer the Cove?

Fay
'76 Glenbrook
Kneeland, CA

> > Karen,
> >
> > At the 49ers rally, there were 5 definite coaches that want to be in the
> > path of totality. Like you, we feel that if you are going , go for best.
> > On that note, most favored central to eastern Oregon. We all realized
> that
> > closer to I5 would be easier and might get more coaches, but feel further
> > east will give better skies. Farewell Bend was number one choice, despite
> > being almost Idaho. Other thought was camping in La Pine and taking
> > toads,etc North for the eclipse. Dry camping option was still on board
> and
> > somewhere around Mitchell would be great if we wanted to go that way.
> > No one wanted to make final decision, but would like.e me to direct email
> > them with where and when to try for registration.
> > So, if you want to xhoose, think everyone will follow your lead.
> >
> > Fay
> > '76Glenbrook
> > Kneeland, Ca
>
>
> Well, I was planning to try for Cove Palisades for a couple of reasons:
> it's typically about 10 degrees cooler in August,
> and there's a campground at the top that should give us good wide
> landscape views. It's also a significantly easier drive.
> I could be convinced otherwise, and if we can't get in at Cove Palisades,
> we'll try for Farewell Bend. Having never been to
> either campground, it's hard to know which is better. (Of course, the
> more we broadcast the idea, the harder it'll be for us to get sites...)
>
> Be aware that there are two Oregon campgrounds called Farewell Bend: the
> state recreation area, and another one in a forest.
> This makes it kinda confusing when you're searching online for pictures.
> The state recreation area is the one we're talking about.
> Although it has nice trees in the Day Use area, the campsites are a lot
> more sparse, similar to (or maybe less shady than) Cove Palisades.
> It's also down on the river bank, which means it's in a bit of a valley,
> limiting views.
>
> I do still believe the group reservation could be worth a shot. It looks
> so far like the two first-come-first-served
> campgrounds I mentioned will NOT be on the reservation system by the 17th,
> but could be reserved by calling and making a group
> reservation on/after 8am on the 17th, thus (probably) avoiding the rush.
> We're planning for four campsites, and with five 49ers added,
> we'd only need eleven more to get to twenty (the minimum group reservation
> size).
>
> Worst case, we'll find someplace to dry camp. There's a lot more of that
> available than hookup sites, but given the
> time of year, AC would sure be nice (preferably without generators).
>
> Karen
> 1975 26'
>
>
>
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Well, I looked up the lat&long for both places, and plugged them in, that extra two hours drive (for Californians anyways ;) ) buys you an extra 11.9
seconds, going from 1:57.3 to 2:09.2, and looking at weatherspark.com for the Palisades, I think I'd be happy without air conditioning, add another 10
degrees, I'm not so sure. Farewell is quite literally on the Idaho border, so if you've ever wanted to cross that off your list, or visit Bosie, it's
close.

Personally, I think Palisades is a better choice for me. Any opinions on what part of the park we should go for? I assume Deschutes campground, which
spaces or corner?
http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=24
campsite map
http://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/cove-palisades-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402446
google maps zoomed in on the campgrounds, that Y in the map is clearly visible, the campsite map is rotated so that NW is up, I think.
https://goo.gl/maps/V4ZKMqf4rKQ2

The Cove Palisades State Park
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/solareclipse?eclipse=22017&place=The+Cove+Palisades+State+Park&lon_sign=-1&lon_deg=121&lon_min=16&lon_sec=30&lat_sign=1&lat_deg=44&lat_min=32&lat_sec=35&height=800
1m 57.3s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cove_Palisades_State_Park
44°32′35″N 121°16′30″W

Farewell Bend State Recreation Area
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/solareclipse?eclipse=22017&place=Farewell+Bend+State+Recreation+&lon_sign=-1&lon_deg=117&lon_min=13&lon_sec=25&lat_sign=1&lat_deg=44&lat_min=18&lat_sec=28&height=800
2m 9.2s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farewell_Bend_State_Recreation_Area
44°18′28″N 117°13′25″W

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/SolarEclipses.php
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> Well, I looked up the lat&long for both places, and plugged them in, that extra two hours drive (for Californians anyways ;) ) buys you an extra
> 11.9 seconds, going from 1:57.3 to 2:09.2, and looking at weatherspark.com for the Palisades, I think I'd be happy without air conditioning, add
> another 10 degrees, I'm not so sure. Farewell is quite literally on the Idaho border, so if you've ever wanted to cross that off your list, or visit
> Bosie, it's close.

Cove Palisades looks better to us too. It has somewhat less chance of rain (0" vs ~1" in August).
Some of it is higher up (better views). I think it's a prettier area too, but I'm partial to desert canyons.
Shorter drive, cooler weather. It's closer to Madras and the Oregon Solarfest if that's of interest to anyone.
If you really want that extra 12 seconds, drive slightly north. I think at Farwell Bend
you'd probably want to drive up out of the campground to get the bigger views. Six of one...

I plan to try for the upper campground first. If that doesn't work, I'll try for whatever I can get in the lower ones.
After that, I'll try Farwell Bend. Guess we'll see if the reservation website can handle the traffic...

I consider the group camp idea a backup plan if we can't get any/enough sites via the direct approach.

Just my .02.

Karen
1975 26'
 
O.K. Time to chime in here. Cove Palisades, near Madras, is nearly dead
bang in the center of totality. The campground can best be described as
marginal. Uneven campsites are the rule rather than the exception. I have
camped there three or four times over the years. It can be hot, dry, and
dusty there. Group camp is sparse. I have also camped at Farwell bend.
Hotter there. A bit more trees. A bit out of the Eclipse path, but should
work. About as far away as you can be and still claim to be in Oregon. If
you travel via I 84, roads are good. If you go through Bend, Brothers,
Burns, etc, it is all 2 lane, remote, and likely to be jammed with traffic
because of the eclipse. There are many, many U.S. forest service uninproved
campgrounds along the path of totality. First come first served. Check
those out too.
Jim Hupy

> Well, I looked up the lat&long for both places, and plugged them in, that
extra two hours drive (for Californians anyways ;) ) buys you an extra
> 11.9 seconds, going from 1:57.3 to 2:09.2, and looking at weatherspark.com
for the Palisades, I think I'd be happy without air conditioning, add
> another 10 degrees, I'm not so sure. Farewell is quite literally on the
Idaho border, so if you've ever wanted to cross that off your list, or visit
> Bosie, it's close.

Cove Palisades looks better to us too. It has somewhat less chance of rain
(0" vs ~1" in August).
Some of it is higher up (better views). I think it's a prettier area too,
but I'm partial to desert canyons.
Shorter drive, cooler weather. It's closer to Madras and the Oregon
Solarfest if that's of interest to anyone.
If you really want that extra 12 seconds, drive slightly north. I think at
Farwell Bend
you'd probably want to drive up out of the campground to get the bigger
views. Six of one...

I plan to try for the upper campground first. If that doesn't work, I'll
try for whatever I can get in the lower ones.
After that, I'll try Farwell Bend. Guess we'll see if the reservation
website can handle the traffic...

I consider the group camp idea a backup plan if we can't get any/enough
sites via the direct approach.

Just my .02.

Karen
1975 26'

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> O.K. Time to chime in here. Cove Palisades, near Madras, is nearly dead
> bang in the center of totality. The campground can best be described as
> marginal. Uneven campsites are the rule rather than the exception. I have
> camped there three or four times over the years. It can be hot, dry, and
> dusty there. Group camp is sparse. I have also camped at Farwell bend.
> Hotter there. A bit more trees. A bit out of the Eclipse path, but should
> work. About as far away as you can be and still claim to be in Oregon. If
> you travel via I 84, roads are good. If you go through Bend, Brothers,
> Burns, etc, it is all 2 lane, remote, and likely to be jammed with traffic
> because of the eclipse. There are many, many U.S. forest service uninproved
> campgrounds along the path of totality. First come first served. Check
> those out too.
> Jim Hupy

Have you ever stayed at the upper (Crooked River) campground of Cove Palisades?
It's supposed to be better than the sites down closer to the river. Flatter sites,
better spacing. The pics look decent:
http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campgrounds/campground/campground/9785/oregon/the-cove-palisades-state-park-crooked-river-campground

We went to http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ to generate the visible panorama from both campgrounds.
The Cove Palisades has a small hill just to the east, but get around that and you'll likely
have a commanding view of a large area. Farewell Bend is down in a valley, so the landscape view
is limited to the surrounding hills.

Karen
1975 26'
 
That is the campground that I was talking about. The one down in the canyon
is small with few sites. More of a boat launch/trailer parking site than
campground. Hotter than up above, infested with rattlesnakes, devoid of
shade. Not my choice.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

> > O.K. Time to chime in here. Cove Palisades, near Madras, is nearly dead
> > bang in the center of totality. The campground can best be described as
> > marginal. Uneven campsites are the rule rather than the exception. I have
> > camped there three or four times over the years. It can be hot, dry, and
> > dusty there. Group camp is sparse. I have also camped at Farwell bend.
> > Hotter there. A bit more trees. A bit out of the Eclipse path, but should
> > work. About as far away as you can be and still claim to be in Oregon. If
> > you travel via I 84, roads are good. If you go through Bend, Brothers,
> > Burns, etc, it is all 2 lane, remote, and likely to be jammed with
> traffic
> > because of the eclipse. There are many, many U.S. forest service
> uninproved
> > campgrounds along the path of totality. First come first served. Check
> > those out too.
> > Jim Hupy
>
>
> Have you ever stayed at the upper (Crooked River) campground of Cove
> Palisades?
> It's supposed to be better than the sites down closer to the river.
> Flatter sites,
> better spacing. The pics look decent:
> http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campgrounds/campground/
> campground/9785/oregon/the-cove-palisades-state-park-
> crooked-river-campground
>
> We went to http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ to generate the visible panorama
> from both campgrounds.
> The Cove Palisades has a small hill just to the east, but get around that
> and you'll likely
> have a commanding view of a large area. Farewell Bend is down in a
> valley, so the landscape view
> is limited to the surrounding hills.
>
> Karen
> 1975 26'
>
>
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After conferring with the others, we are going for Farewell Bend first. If
we don't have luck there, we will choose elsewhere at a later time.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Will be trying for the Brownlee loop Aug
20-22.

Fay
'76 Glenbrook
Kneeland, CA

> That is the campground that I was talking about. The one down in the canyon
> is small with few sites. More of a boat launch/trailer parking site than
> campground. Hotter than up above, infested with rattlesnakes, devoid of
> shade. Not my choice.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>

>

> > > O.K. Time to chime in here. Cove Palisades, near Madras, is nearly
> dead
> > > bang in the center of totality. The campground can best be described as
> > > marginal. Uneven campsites are the rule rather than the exception. I
> have
> > > camped there three or four times over the years. It can be hot, dry,
> and
> > > dusty there. Group camp is sparse. I have also camped at Farwell bend.
> > > Hotter there. A bit more trees. A bit out of the Eclipse path, but
> should
> > > work. About as far away as you can be and still claim to be in Oregon.
> If
> > > you travel via I 84, roads are good. If you go through Bend, Brothers,
> > > Burns, etc, it is all 2 lane, remote, and likely to be jammed with
> > traffic
> > > because of the eclipse. There are many, many U.S. forest service
> > uninproved
> > > campgrounds along the path of totality. First come first served. Check
> > > those out too.
> > > Jim Hupy
> >
> >
> > Have you ever stayed at the upper (Crooked River) campground of Cove
> > Palisades?
> > It's supposed to be better than the sites down closer to the river.
> > Flatter sites,
> > better spacing. The pics look decent:
> > http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campgrounds/campground/
> > campground/9785/oregon/the-cove-palisades-state-park-
> > crooked-river-campground
> >
> > We went to http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ to generate the visible panorama
> > from both campgrounds.
> > The Cove Palisades has a small hill just to the east, but get around that
> > and you'll likely
> > have a commanding view of a large area. Farewell Bend is down in a
> > valley, so the landscape view
> > is limited to the surrounding hills.
> >
> > Karen
> > 1975 26'
> >
> >
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If I send you the money, will you include me ?

On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 6:15 PM Burt and Faye curtis <

> After conferring with the others, we are going for Farewell Bend first. If
> we don't have luck there, we will choose elsewhere at a later time.
> Everyone is welcome to join us. Will be trying for the Brownlee loop Aug
> 20-22.
>
> Fay
> '76 Glenbrook
> Kneeland, CA
>

>
> > That is the campground that I was talking about. The one down in the
> canyon
> > is small with few sites. More of a boat launch/trailer parking site than
> > campground. Hotter than up above, infested with rattlesnakes, devoid of
> > shade. Not my choice.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Or
> > 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> >

> >

> > > > O.K. Time to chime in here. Cove Palisades, near Madras, is nearly
> > dead
> > > > bang in the center of totality. The campground can best be described
> as
> > > > marginal. Uneven campsites are the rule rather than the exception. I
> > have
> > > > camped there three or four times over the years. It can be hot, dry,
> > and
> > > > dusty there. Group camp is sparse. I have also camped at Farwell
> bend.
> > > > Hotter there. A bit more trees. A bit out of the Eclipse path, but
> > should
> > > > work. About as far away as you can be and still claim to be in
> Oregon.
> > If
> > > > you travel via I 84, roads are good. If you go through Bend,
> Brothers,
> > > > Burns, etc, it is all 2 lane, remote, and likely to be jammed with
> > > traffic
> > > > because of the eclipse. There are many, many U.S. forest service
> > > uninproved
> > > > campgrounds along the path of totality. First come first served.
> Check
> > > > those out too.
> > > > Jim Hupy
> > >
> > >
> > > Have you ever stayed at the upper (Crooked River) campground of Cove
> > > Palisades?
> > > It's supposed to be better than the sites down closer to the river.
> > > Flatter sites,
> > > better spacing. The pics look decent:
> > > http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campgrounds/campground/
> > > campground/9785/oregon/the-cove-palisades-state-park-
> > > crooked-river-campground
> > >
> > > We went to http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ to generate the visible
> panorama
> > > from both campgrounds.
> > > The Cove Palisades has a small hill just to the east, but get around
> that
> > > and you'll likely
> > > have a commanding view of a large area. Farewell Bend is down in a
> > > valley, so the landscape view
> > > is limited to the surrounding hills.
> > >
> > > Karen
> > > 1975 26'
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Sure, will give it a try.

> If I send you the money, will you include me ?
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 6:15 PM Burt and Faye curtis <

>
> > After conferring with the others, we are going for Farewell Bend first.
> If
> > we don't have luck there, we will choose elsewhere at a later time.
> > Everyone is welcome to join us. Will be trying for the Brownlee loop Aug
> > 20-22.
> >
> > Fay
> > '76 Glenbrook
> > Kneeland, CA
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:10 AM, James Hupy

> >
> > > That is the campground that I was talking about. The one down in the
> > canyon
> > > is small with few sites. More of a boat launch/trailer parking site
> than
> > > campground. Hotter than up above, infested with rattlesnakes, devoid of
> > > shade. Not my choice.
> > > Jim Hupy
> > > Salem, Or
> > > 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> > >

> > >

> > > > > O.K. Time to chime in here. Cove Palisades, near Madras, is nearly
> > > dead
> > > > > bang in the center of totality. The campground can best be
> described
> > as
> > > > > marginal. Uneven campsites are the rule rather than the exception.
> I
> > > have
> > > > > camped there three or four times over the years. It can be hot,
> dry,
> > > and
> > > > > dusty there. Group camp is sparse. I have also camped at Farwell
> > bend.
> > > > > Hotter there. A bit more trees. A bit out of the Eclipse path, but
> > > should
> > > > > work. About as far away as you can be and still claim to be in
> > Oregon.
> > > If
> > > > > you travel via I 84, roads are good. If you go through Bend,
> > Brothers,
> > > > > Burns, etc, it is all 2 lane, remote, and likely to be jammed with
> > > > traffic
> > > > > because of the eclipse. There are many, many U.S. forest service
> > > > uninproved
> > > > > campgrounds along the path of totality. First come first served.
> > Check
> > > > > those out too.
> > > > > Jim Hupy
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Have you ever stayed at the upper (Crooked River) campground of Cove
> > > > Palisades?
> > > > It's supposed to be better than the sites down closer to the river.
> > > > Flatter sites,
> > > > better spacing. The pics look decent:
> > > > http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campgrounds/campground/
> > > > campground/9785/oregon/the-cove-palisades-state-park-
> > > > crooked-river-campground
> > > >
> > > > We went to http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ to generate the visible
> > panorama
> > > > from both campgrounds.
> > > > The Cove Palisades has a small hill just to the east, but get around
> > that
> > > > and you'll likely
> > > > have a commanding view of a large area. Farewell Bend is down in a
> > > > valley, so the landscape view
> > > > is limited to the surrounding hills.
> > > >
> > > > Karen
> > > > 1975 26'
> > > >
> > > >
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Tanks

On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 7:18 PM Burt and Faye curtis <

> Sure, will give it a try.
>
> On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 6:59 PM, gene Fisher

>
> > If I send you the money, will you include me ?
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 6:15 PM Burt and Faye curtis <

> >
> > > After conferring with the others, we are going for Farewell Bend first.
> > If
> > > we don't have luck there, we will choose elsewhere at a later time.
> > > Everyone is welcome to join us. Will be trying for the Brownlee loop
> Aug
> > > 20-22.
> > >
> > > Fay
> > > '76 Glenbrook
> > > Kneeland, CA
> > >
> > > On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:10 AM, James Hupy

> > >
> > > > That is the campground that I was talking about. The one down in the
> > > canyon
> > > > is small with few sites. More of a boat launch/trailer parking site
> > than
> > > > campground. Hotter than up above, infested with rattlesnakes, devoid
> of
> > > > shade. Not my choice.
> > > > Jim Hupy
> > > > Salem, Or
> > > > 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > > O.K. Time to chime in here. Cove Palisades, near Madras, is
> nearly
> > > > dead
> > > > > > bang in the center of totality. The campground can best be
> > described
> > > as
> > > > > > marginal. Uneven campsites are the rule rather than the
> exception.
> > I
> > > > have
> > > > > > camped there three or four times over the years. It can be hot,
> > dry,
> > > > and
> > > > > > dusty there. Group camp is sparse. I have also camped at Farwell
> > > bend.
> > > > > > Hotter there. A bit more trees. A bit out of the Eclipse path,
> but
> > > > should
> > > > > > work. About as far away as you can be and still claim to be in
> > > Oregon.
> > > > If
> > > > > > you travel via I 84, roads are good. If you go through Bend,
> > > Brothers,
> > > > > > Burns, etc, it is all 2 lane, remote, and likely to be jammed
> with
> > > > > traffic
> > > > > > because of the eclipse. There are many, many U.S. forest service
> > > > > uninproved
> > > > > > campgrounds along the path of totality. First come first served.
> > > Check
> > > > > > those out too.
> > > > > > Jim Hupy
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Have you ever stayed at the upper (Crooked River) campground of
> Cove
> > > > > Palisades?
> > > > > It's supposed to be better than the sites down closer to the river.
> > > > > Flatter sites,
> > > > > better spacing. The pics look decent:
> > > > > http://www.campingroadtrip.com/campgrounds/campground/
> > > > > campground/9785/oregon/the-cove-palisades-state-park-
> > > > > crooked-river-campground
> > > > >
> > > > > We went to http://www.heywhatsthat.com/ to generate the visible
> > > panorama
> > > > > from both campgrounds.
> > > > > The Cove Palisades has a small hill just to the east, but get
> around
> > > that
> > > > > and you'll likely
> > > > > have a commanding view of a large area. Farewell Bend is down in a
> > > > > valley, so the landscape view
> > > > > is limited to the surrounding hills.
> > > > >
> > > > > Karen
> > > > > 1975 26'
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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> After conferring with the others, we are going for Farewell Bend first. If
> we don't have luck there, we will choose elsewhere at a later time.
> Everyone is welcome to join us. Will be trying for the Brownlee loop Aug
> 20-22.

As I understand it, you won't be able to make reservations that start on August 20th until November 20th.
Tomorrow, you can make reservations that start on the 17th.

Karen
1975 26'
 
You might be right, but I was reading it differently. Really confusing
reading their Nov 2 press release If you are right, might go ahead and
make them for the earlier time and just not use the early dates. Hate to
throw away the $72 though. Will see what happens later tonight.

> > After conferring with the others, we are going for Farewell Bend first.
> If
> > we don't have luck there, we will choose elsewhere at a later time.
> > Everyone is welcome to join us. Will be trying for the Brownlee loop Aug
> > 20-22.
>
>
> As I understand it, you won't be able to make reservations that start on
> August 20th until November 20th.
> Tomorrow, you can make reservations that start on the 17th.
>
> Karen
> 1975 26'
>
>
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Poking around more, I don't think they are availble yet, if you look two weeks earlier, they show an R if they are reserved, but still showing an X
for unavailable.
--
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