A Fall Adventure at Magone Lake
What a beautiful day last month to hike all around Magone Lake!
Located north east of John Day (Grant County) Oregon by approximately 25 miles.
The lake was formed in the early 1800's by a massive landslide which dammed Lake Creek.
The lake was named after Major Magone who was a former Civil War officer.
He discovered the lake and built a cabin that now bares his name.
Trees below the surface from the landslide make boating very hazardous.
The lake is approximately 40 acres.
The trees at the edge of the shore remind me of bones.
Skeletons of trees.
Skeletons of trees.
The area is a photographers paradise! The shadows, fog, mist and rays of sunshine really were wonderful.
Major Magone lived at the lake for years and legend has it that he owned a Palomino horse.
He would ride it all the way to the tiny town of Mt. Vernon which is very close to John Day.
He caught brook trout and carried them to the lake.
He hauled them up to the top with a wooden yoke , which he placed across his shoulders.
Can you imagine the miles?
The Photograph below is called "Natures Bones".
The photograph below is called "The Waves of Time".
The photograph below is called the "The Fire Circle of Life".
When you drive into Magone Lake you can see all the trees leaning from the landslide.
The old pine below I think was cut and burned by a forest fire at one time.
The logs create exciting shadows and contrast with the water.
Your imagination can go WILD here!
The day I visited there was very little wildlife.
Except a few birds and ducks.
I love these two below ...she is saying "You always Ignore Me"!
The photograph below he is saying "You take care of the Kids"!
Like I said your imagination can go WILD!
The photograph below is called "Pink Sky".
Black and White Waves!
"Memories of Lake Magone"
Thank-you for following my Blog!
I really am enjoying my NEW adventures and am loving life!
Your Artist Friend in the Wilds!
Jennifer
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