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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (July 27, 2016)
C6 Journey Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 27, 2016 AROUND THE WILDERNESS Strawberry Lake and Logan Valley spared by ire By Sean Hart Blue Mountain Eagle D espite the Canyon Creek Complex ire that burned through much of the Straw- berry Mountain Wilderness southeast of John Day in 2015, most of the roads in the area are open, and few of the campgrounds are within the ire boundary. While some closures are still in effect — such as Forest Roads 1516 and parts of 1518 and 1520 as well as the Can- yon Meadows Campground — it is still possible to travel through and around the ire area on well maintained roads to a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, biking, ishing and camping. Whether you choose a short drive and hike to Straw- berry Lake in the wilderness area or a longer loop around the wilderness through Logan The Eagle/Sean Hart Campers enjoy Big Creek Campground in June. Valley, you can easily ind ar- eas where the majestic forest remains. Strawberry Lake One of the quickest op- tions is Strawberry Lake on the northeastern side of the wilderness area, which did not See LOGAN, Page C7 SAVE $ on GAS! DIAL-A-RIDE 541-575-2370 John Day, Canyon City, Mt. Vernon, Prairie City Areas M-F 8 am - 5 pm Sat urday 9 am - 4 pm BEND RUN Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday BURNS RUN Every Thursday WALLA WALLA RUN Every Tuesday MONUMENT TO JOHN DAY Every Thursday Call for complete schedules www.grantcountypeoplemover.com If you go The loop around the Straw- berry Mountain Wilderness area is simple and easily accessible in the summer. From John Day, take Highway 395 south about 10 miles. Turn southeast on County Road 65, which becomes Forest Road 15. Turn east on Forest Road 16 through Logan Valley. Turn north on County Road 62 to Prairie City. Return west on Highway 26 to John Day. Alternatively, you can take a slightly longer route through Seneca. From John Day, take Highway 395 south to Seneca. Turn east on Forest Road 16 through Logan Valley and continue the loop. Strawberry Lake is not on the loop, but it’s only about 11 miles south of Prairie City on County Road 60. Note: The Forest Service plans to open roads as hazards are removed, and other developments, such as new ires or road work, could cause other closures. For updates, contact the Forest Service, 541-575-3000, or visit fs.usda.gov/recmain/ malheur/recreation. The Eagle/Sean Hart S ATURDAY , A UG . 13 AT 8:30 PM IN THE G RANDSTANDS . C ALL F AIRGROUNDS FOR T ICKET A VAILABLILITY . � Sammy Kershaw � � Grant County Fair Presents The Malheur River just north of Malheur Ford, where Forest Road 1651 meets the river. Snaffle Bit Dinner House Proudly serving John Day and welcoming travelers for over 10 years • Delicious steaks & ribs • Great drink selection • Soups & salads • Hamburgers • Pastas, seafood and more! Please call for hours and reservations 541-575-2426 830 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day Blue Mt. MINI MARKET 333333 3333333 3 Contributed photo Strawberry Falls S uds Pub We have Friday night barbecue, Taco Tuesdays! 541-575-1900 Plenty of snacks, beverages and gas. Stock up before you head 130 Mountain Blvd. • Mt. Vernon out of town! 541-932-4333 Fill up with the good stuff, non-ethanol premium. Open Mon.-Thur. 2-8 Fri. & Sat. 2-11 • Sun 12-7
