Raven's Roads

Archives: 2009 June

Humph.

Humph.

Before anyone says, “But that doesn’t look very nice,” well, to say that WordPress is BROKEN would be understatement of the year. No, it doesn’t look very nice. But at least it runs, for now.

The Spatter Cones Trail part 1

The Spatter Cones Trail part 1

Opposite the Hat Creek Campground in Lassen National Forest lies a little footpath known as the Spatter Cones Trail. When we got in late last night I’d half-noticed it, but was more interested in getting settled before dark fell. Finding it the next morning while taking pictures of the campground itself was a neat surprise. [...]

The Hat Creek avalanche

The Hat Creek avalanche

Just past Lassen National Park is a vista point with wonderful views of the volcano, a nature trail and plaques. Beyond there are campgrounds with varying degrees of development.

Shingletown rest area

Shingletown rest area

Shingletown has a historical marker, a few steps down from the country store. Shingletown rest area is a nice place to take a break.

In which we wreak moderate havoc at Harbor Freight

In which we wreak moderate havoc at Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight is where you go when you need to buy manly tools. The store in Redding has superb customer service.

Time for a drive!

Time for a drive!

Setting out on a trip to Reno. There’s an errand we have to take care of, and it’ll be nice to see if the transmission is fixed.

Not quite home free, but don’t tell Harvey

Not quite home free, but don’t tell Harvey

The transmission isn’t fixed, but we have further insights. Harvey has finally made it out of state.