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I I Riding ateng equestrian ■ trails I provides ■ break from city Years ago horseback riding was the only mode of transportation. Today we have cars, trains, buses and airplanes but many people still like to get away from it all and go trail riding on horseback. Clackamas County has many areas to go riding, where you can get away from the city. Some places have overnight camping also. Rock Lakes Basin is part of the Mt. Hood National Forest. Tall alpine trees and high mountains are part of the background. You can get to Rock Lake Basin by taking Highway 224 from Estacada. Then leave 224 at Promatory Park (left turn) and fol low forest service roads S-45, S-457 and S-456 or stay on 244 past Ripplebrook, turn north on forest service road S-57 and S-58 then west on S-457 and S-456. There are several small roadside camps. Bull of the Woods is also located in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The Bull of the Woods is a 10,200-acre area in the remote headwaters of the Clackamas River. The fishing is also good in this area, if you are willing to hike or ride in. Bagby Hot Springs can be reached by going through Estacada on the Clackamas River Road (Highway 224) and Forest ser vice roads S-46, S-63 and S-70. The roads are well marked. It is a 1 1/2 through the forest to the Hot Sp is no more overnight camping at cause of the vandalism that ha recently. However, you can cam| Falls or Kingfisher campgrounds Hot Springs Fork and hike in.1 are natural and there is no chron for the water, only hand- hern cedar plumbing. There are th springs and several minor springs, McIver Park also has equest The park is located by the Clack near Estacada. There are many trai the woods and along the river,,. If you want to trailer your tance, you can go toward Roa and ride out on Sand Island, Ye wade through some water to j island, which is located on the River. One interesting point of* is the nude sun bathers. For further information on can and horse trails contact the local Forest Service Department. They directories and pamphlets whichai the asking. Remember to haul out you put it in the litter barrels and I with fire. Trail Riding for Recreation & Health Trail Riding It's no disgrace to get lost - but if you are, Don't Panic - make camp before darkness. Once you are lost it is too late to make up a 'Survival Kit'. Now is the time to make up such a kit. Carry it with you. Place it in your outdoor gear, make it a habit, like carrying your gun, fishing rod or camera. The purpose of this kit is to get you through one or several nights in severe weather. Ingredients of our recommended basic kit are listed below and the use of each item is briefly described. The Three Essentials For Survival 1. Heat - Warming fire, also smoke for beacon. 2. Shelter - From cold wind, rain, snow. KEEP DRY! 3. Water - To sustain LIFE. REMEMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. DO NOT TRAVEL AT NIGHT. Stop, make camp, rest. Learn to use your survival gear. Take your time! Don't take the trip alone. If you must separate from a partner, make plans for frequent contact. Tell family and friends exactly where you are going and when you plan to return. STICK TO YOUR AGENDA! Familiarize yourself with the area from a map. Carry the map and a compass. Make camp near water, if possible. It is more important to you than food. Recognize distress sign is signals repeated at regular intervals. Use your whistle - save your voice. Be weather wise. Wetness and wind increase body heat loss and reduce your chances of survival. Fog changes the landscape and hides landmarks. Have proper equipment, boots, suitable clothing, some survival gear - just in case. Be in good physical shape for the trip you plan. Don't overextend yourself. A fire at night helps in many ways. Gather a HUGE pile of fuel BEFORE DARK! Take time to think - DON'T PANIC!! Basic First Aid Kit 6 Band-aids 1 - 2 inch Ace bandage 6 - 3x3 guaze pads 1 - 2 inch roller guaze bandage 5 or 10 yards 1 inch non waterproof adhesive tape 12 Aspirin tablets 2 - 2 inch compress bandages with tails 1 small tube antiseptic agent 1 or 2 triangular bandages 1 - 4 inch compress bandage with tails 1 small tuce burn ointment 1 sunburn preventative Use of Basic Survival Kit Plastic tarp and cord -As a rain coat -As a windbreak -As a groundcloth -As a shelter for the night 1 pound coffee can -Carry your small survival items in it -As a drinking cup -As a cooking utensil, boil in can, fry on lid Waterproof matches -Cut slivers of pitchwood or squaw wood -Build teepee over candle stub -Light candle with dry match -Works wonders on wet wood in the rain -(Better to have 10 matches and 1 candle than 111 matches and no candle) Bouillon cubes -Add to hot water in can on fire. Will provide some enertjj some salt, some flavor and much contentment. ] Sugar cubes -A little quick energy -Goes great in your tea Tea bags -Nothing tastes better when you are cold and tired Printed by permission of The Oregon Horseman May, I971I