Medford,OR to Minden, NV

After leaving the coast we traveled highway 42 which is a great road from the coast to Interstate 5. I have relatives in Medford and we always try and stop to see them if we are in the area.  The last time we were in Medford we had a hard time finding someplace to park, close to the relatives.  We tried Valley of the Rouge state park but it is too crowded and quite a drive to get to the cousins.  So Dean found this park which was a little pricy by our standards ($38 per night) but the park is new and well landscaped, with an adjunct pond.   It is located on the fairgrounds, and has a walking path and bike path adjoining the park.  

View of the park from across the pond.

We went to my cousins, J.B. and Evan Kell's home, in Medford and my other cousins came from Eagle Point.  Evan fixed a wonderful lunch.

Pictured above:  Evan, J.B., Me and Chica, Lenora and Dave Dell-Kell, and Neil Kell

Our next stop was in California, near Mt. Shasta, in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.  We stayed at Cattle Camp campground ($7.50) which had big enough sites for our big rig to fit into.  We liked this campground - well spaced sites, just enough off the highway so there was no road noise, and a fire ring.

On our second day at Cattle Camp we drove to the the falls of  McCloud River.  There are three falls, Upper, Middle, and Lower.  Each had a nice walking path and information signs.

Upper Falls

Middle Falls

Lower falls

View of Mt Shasta

Next stop was Minden, Nevada.  We called our friends in Placerville, CA and asked if they would meet us for lunch.  They picked a delightful restaurant/lodge called Sorenson's.  On the lodge grounds are bear sculptures in the trees, by the pond, and laying down reading a book.  Cute place and good food!

Chica, Judy, Bill, and Lori

While at Minden, we took a hike near the town of Genoa called the Sierra Canyon hike.  Lots of uphill and switchbacks, and very shady with a little stream running down the canyon.  If we had the time, and energy, we could have hiked to the top and seen Lake Tahoe on the other side.

While in Minden we stayed at Silver City RV park which is a Passport America park (half price so we paid $23).  Nice park.  

Now it is on to Hwy  395 south.