After spending the last 2 days out in the burn by Antelope Lake contemplating the fleeting nature of beauty and taking many "after" picures to be posted on my web album soon, I took a drive over the hill to Eagle Lake today and explored the lava beds on the south west end. I rode my bike out to Wildcat Point and followed the shoreline as close as I could, going north. 
Most of the shoreline north of Wildcat Point is closed this time of year because of Osprey habitat. I found some conflicting signs along there, one saying the area is closed and another saying foot and horse traffic is allowed. Needless to say, Osprey's aren't nesting this time of year anyway, but the closure goes till the end of September. I went almost to Pine Creek going north and then turned and came back through the middle of the lava beds. It was pretty cool, and not a strenuous ride at all.
I never saw a soul all day till the afternoon on a really remote road a truck came along. I talked to the 2 guys in it for a minute and then they were on their way. Long ride, since I lost my GPS I haven't replaced it yet and I don't have another odometer. Fun day in a brand new area for me. All these years I had never been out in that country until today. Great place to ride a bike.
Most of the shoreline north of Wildcat Point is closed this time of year because of Osprey habitat. I found some conflicting signs along there, one saying the area is closed and another saying foot and horse traffic is allowed. Needless to say, Osprey's aren't nesting this time of year anyway, but the closure goes till the end of September. I went almost to Pine Creek going north and then turned and came back through the middle of the lava beds. It was pretty cool, and not a strenuous ride at all.
I never saw a soul all day till the afternoon on a really remote road a truck came along. I talked to the 2 guys in it for a minute and then they were on their way. Long ride, since I lost my GPS I haven't replaced it yet and I don't have another odometer. Fun day in a brand new area for me. All these years I had never been out in that country until today. Great place to ride a bike.
