Crystalwood Lodge Blog and News

Crimp, a seven year old leader on Liz’s sled dog team, is pleased to announce that pre-publication orders for his new book Crimp! On-By!!  The True Story of a Most Unlikely Iditarod Lead Dog are now being taken.  Crimp’s inspirational story, which begins with an accident in his puppyhood, is told from his goofy, but thoughtful point of view. It is a positive and inspirational story that reminds readers young and old of the value of determination and the pursuit of one’s dreams.   

The book is currently being printed and will be in hand by next month, so pre-publication orders will be taken only until August 31^st.  Pre-publication orders will be  limited edition numbered and autographed (by Jan, Liz and Crimp) copies, complete with a photo of Crimp suitable for framing.

For more information and pre-publication orders visit http://crimponby.com/ or contact Liz Parrish at contact@briarspatchcoaching.com

Anyone who wants more info on Crimp and his teammates’ messages and teachings for us all can visit:  www.LifeLessonsFromDogs.com

August 21-23 is the Klamath Tribes’ Restoration Days Pow Wow and Youth Rodeo.  The Klamath Tribes were terminated in 1954 and, after a long struggle, regained recognition in 1986.   For the  past 22 years, the tribe has held an annual event in celebration of their restoration.  The event is open to everyone and includes a fun run/walk, pow wow, various vendors, a parade and a youth rodeo.  It will be held at the Chiloquin Rodeo grounds, which is about 20 minutes from the Crystalwood Lodge    .

For more information, please visit the Klamath Tribes’ website at http://www.klamathtribes.org/events/ or call 1-800-524- 9787 ext. 147

The Nannie Creek Trailhead is located about 2 miles from the Crystalwood Lodge.  The 7 mile trailhead shoots off into many different walking paths.  These walking paths are a glimpse of the maze of logging roads that once covered the area. 

 The Nannie Creek trail itself, which begins from the parking lot at the end of the 7 mile trailhead, extends many miles past what I have actually been on.  A easy hour hike will bring you to the Puck Lakes, which are great for fishing.  They are probably great for swimming as well – they were pretty warm when I waded in and I wished I’d brought my swimsuit.   About an hour further will bring you to a rockslide which boasts impressive mountain views.  If you were to make a whole day of it, the Nannie Creek trails would lead you deeper into the mountains to several lesser-known lakes.   What I love about the Nannie Creek Trail is that it’s so quiet and hidden…. I always feel like I’m stumbling on some well-kept secret.

Here are some photos from my trips up Nannie Creek.  If you’d like more information on the Nannie Creek trail, you can call the Lodge at 866/541.381.2322 and I’ll try to help you out as much as I can.  We have some maps/books that tell a bit about the trails that guests are more than welcome to make use of.

On a wonderfully clear, mosquito-free afternoon I went for a canoe trip down Crystal Creek.  I didn’t get very far because I was paddling in quite the leisurely manner, but I had a nice trip nonethless. 

The Crystalwood Lodge rents canoes for $12 for half a day and $20 for a full day.  It’s a great way to take in the beauty Southern Oregon has to offer and a great way to relax.

The National Parks Service has waived the entrance fees for many national parks for three summer weekends, the last of which is coming up soon.  August 15-16 there will be no charge to enter Crater Lake National Park so head on out! 

More info at http://www.nps.gov/FINDAPARK/FEEFREEPARKS.HTM