2014 NAPgA Rendy

[Jake Levi]

I've checked a different source and the NW pass was needed for parking at the trailheads within the crater. If anyone decides to stay through a few days of 4th of July week then you could use the pass in the Cascades, Ochocos, the Badlands or the National Grasslands. The grasslands has some great trails behind Smith Rocks that cover areas around and up Gray Butte. Smith Rocks is an international destination for rock climbers. Bend has a great 4th celebration and fireworks off of Pilot Butte. We always have bets as to when the butte will be set on fire. It always is. the fire department has rigs all the way along the route up the butte. Pretty funny. Wow was that off topic!

I'll pass on any forest fires. Been in about three too many.

It now looks like I will be able to make it to the Rendy afterall. I am hoping and planning for it now. There are a number of things I am wanting to get done on my van and they now seem much more doable.

I am really looking forward to the trip and visit.

Dawn I can bring one of my little horse bows if you want to try one ?

I will be bringing my young Kikos, a couple years shy of packing age but they will be enjoying the hikes.

See ya'll in June !