Overlooking the valley from the road to Emerson Creek
of the south Warner Wilderness in the Warner Mountains

barrel springs surprise valley back country byway in northeastern california and western nevada, shadowed by the glory of the south warners otherwise known as the warner mountains where you can find the south warner wilderness in the modoc national forest of california .

Warner Mountains in the Modoc National Forest of California

This abandoned house, a ruin of another time, speaks of a way of life now passing, if it hasn't already passed. Still, it was quite a home and has presence even now.

The Warner Mountains form a magnificent backdrop to Surprise Valley, where deer roam freely, feeding in the yard.

Forward ~ The amazing Warners: fault upthrust,
building mountains ...

Back ~ ... and the vision changes in day's light.

USFS: Modoc National Forest. Want to hike? South Warner Wilderness of the Warner Mountains.

Directions to Emerson Creek Campground and hiking trails into the South Warner Wilderness.

 barrel springs surprise valley back country byway in northeastern california, shadowed by the glory of the south warners, known also as the warner mountains, which includes the south warner wilderness in the modoc national forest of california .

Explore Surprise Valley: Directions, Map & Scenery: Mountains, hot springs, wildlife viewing, south Warner Wilderness Area, hiking trails and more.

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located near Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon.

about 100 miles from the warner mountains, known too as the warner mountains, the south warner wilderness and surprise valley find cabins on the river at gathering light ... a retreat near crater lake national park in southern oregon: cabins, treehouses on the river in the forest.

Travel to Gathering Light ... a retreat via the Shasta Trinity area of northern California: Directions, Map & Scenery.

Directions to and Day Trips in either California or Oregon of around 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places near Crater Lake National Park and the retreat: opportunities to explore, photograph: hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, birding, and more: Directions Map and Scenery.

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Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat.

Wood River Wetlands (pictured above), one of the many birding trails in Klamath Basin, near Gathering Light ... a retreat. Rustic simplicity, a place to "Just Be", Gathering Light is nestled on the banks of the river, surrounded by the Fremont Winema National Forest of southern Oregon and not far from Crater Lake National Park.