Around Strawberry Mountain

Another hilly day awaits. Short ride to the town of John Day where we get our breakfast. A rather large town in comparison to the recent ones. Check out the Kam Wah Chung Interpretive Center and learn a bit about Chinese presence in Eastern Oregon. A tad bit difficult to truly explore as it is full of school kids. Load up on food as we are entering the wilderness for a bit. Unfavorable winds pick up though the mountains next to us are spectacular. It’s bizarre that we have never been out this way before. Stop in Prairie City for lunch and once again, a pass to climb awaits us. Winds are very tough but we make it over Dixie Pass (#5). Cruise down, stop at Austin Jct cafe for pie to go and head for Bates SP. Nice little campground. Very satisfying dinner after long day.Read more