Reminder: Since its 4th of July...we are going to be in the town parade! I talked to the mayor and she loved the idea of all of us being in the parade. She said it would be FREE for as many of us 4x4-ers and overlanders to be in it. Just to decorate our rigs 4th of July themed a bit if we can and have stuff to throw out to the crowd if possible too. Most people do candy. It is going to be a memorable way to start our trip (you don't have to join us in the parade if you do not want to). Then we hit the trail to spend a couple nights out in the woods and trails seeing the beautiful Ochoco National Forest. We have some great spots in mind that we look forward to sharing. An abandoned airfield up on top of a plateau, several old homesteads, and several fire lookouts are on the list. We also plan on having lots of down time every evening and morning at camp to properly enjoy where we set up.