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was a 'league of nations' at the Myalbangera Outstation near Griffith NSW over Easter. Being a cheapskate i pitched my tent on the grounds and used the facilities. During the day i would go off by myself birding, and at night join the mad, young backpackers in celebrating end of vintage/harvest, as most of them were involved in fruit picking to subsidise their journeys.
This is my backpack for my upcoming travels. It's got enough gear in it to travel indefinitely I hope. I ironed on 2 patches. One for my favorite travel show by far Departures which I own all the DVD's for. And the other is a cool patch I found that has the Canada flag and the provincial flag of Saskatchewan which is where I am from.
Spectacular panoramic views. Unique botanical and geologic features. The Kerby Peak trail has it all!
The Kerby Peak Trail is documented on maps dating back to 1915, and was probably first established by Native Americans or game animals. In 1916, a telephone line was constructed to the peak by the State. In 1922, an official State lookout was established on top of the peak, where it remained until 1966. Civilian Conservation Corps were organized in 1933, and a camp was established outside of Selma (Camp Kerby). Men from the camp reportedly hiked the trail after hours in an effort to maintain physical fitness. The Oregon State Forestry Department burned the lookout in the fall of 1966, after it was acquired from the Forest Service and decommissioned. The last lookout tenant was reported as having a communicable disease (presumably Shingles, which was found in Selma around the same time), which contributed to the decision to burn the tower.
Be sure to stay on the main trail avoids erosion and disturbing sensitive vegetation. Be forewarned, there are no toilet facilities on the trail.
To find out more out this super-cool southwest Oregon gem, head on over to:
www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/site_info.php?siteid=368
This is the backpack I made for my daughter to start kindergarten with. pattern from Melly & Me Kaleidoscope
Toddler backpack made using the Made By Rae pattern.
I added a pocket to the side to hold a water bottle or sunglasses.
I carry a leather backpack with me daily like a businessman carries a briefcase.
This is a snap shot of the contents of my backpack. The contents will change depending on what's going on that day or week.