Goose Lake to Susanville

The above picture is how Goose Lake used to look.  Now, you cannot see any water from the campground.  In just the three weeks we have been gone, the lake has receded even more, and the park has stopped watering its lawns and they are browning.   In a short time, it will be dusty.  It is a sight I have never before seen in all the time we have been coming to Goose Lake.  Very sad.  I can only hope that a good wet winter will restore the Lake, and perhaps if we have back-to-back normal winters (instead of the drought they are in), it will again fill up.

This morning we breakfasted at the Dinner Bell in Lakeview, enjoying their WONDERFUL homemade bread, and delicious breakfast dishes.  We then headed out toward Susanville, and explored the town a bit by stopping at the Museum, lunching out at a Mexican restaurant the Good Sam park recommended, and coming back to nap.  We were awakened by sirens all around us as a nearby grass fire was burning toward our camp. After a couple of hours of frantic fire activity, it looks like the grassfire is out.  Thank goodness.

This is a pretty campground, with good showers.  They have downsized a bit by closing the outdoor recreation area and indoor rec room, but the level concrete pull through spaces are wide, with grassy areas around.

Tomorrow we head to the walnut ranch, and Friday I head home to Mendocino.  The trip is over....