Sometimes staying at a campground yields unusual results. At our spot in Prineville, a couple parked near us were avid rockhounds. Jeff started a conversation with them and learned that the area around Prineville was one of the prime rock collecting locations in the world. They told him where to go to collect excellent pieces of obsidian and, as the property is on BLM land, the rocks are free for the taking.
Anna Lee thought that a few hours alone was a wonderful idea so off Jerry and Jeff went to collect what they could find. After about a 90 minute drive and up three miles on a dirt road, their efforts were rewarded. Quite literally, the area is covered with obsidian free for the taking. They wandered around the hillside for over an hour and found several samples including less common mahogany obsidian. Jeff has a rock tumbler at home and plans to give it a try as soon as he gets back. Jerry is still thinking.
Back on the highway, Jeff & Jerry stopped for lunch at a local café that was recommended. Jerry had a Reuben sandwich that was excellent, a real surprise considering that the café was quite literally in the middle of nowhere. The owner who served us is an avid Raider fan who can’t wait for the team to relocate to Las Vegas. We think he figures going to Las Vegas for games has side benefits. Back at home, Anna Lee spent the day enjoying the quiet and lack of demands (the men think cleaning the RV is “enjoyable”)
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