Don't forget to mention that the use trail has an abundance of poison oak to avoid as well!
As always, your pictures are far better than my own. You actually make it look worthwhile to visit. :-)
Thanks Bob. I actually didn't see any poison oak at this time. Just that nasty brush whatever it is. I did a ridge above Lakeport yesterday and had to plow through a bunch of it on an old fire road there. Checked good for ticks and was ok! You're right the brush up here can be a real bear! I know you did a piece on ticks a while back. What do you recommend for dealing with them when you have to go through stuff like that?
-Windsor
I'm wondering if the PO just wasn't leafing out when you were there, but it was definitely in abundance when I went through. Regarding ticks, my recommendation is pretty much spelled out in the article you referenced - wear light-colored clothes, long sleeve shirt/pants. Check for the pests periodically (but don't get obsessive) and do a thorough check when you shower later.
Maybe it was lack of rain, too in early in the season. There wasn't enough for me to take notice. I will mention it though since it will no doubt be back. Thanks again Bob.
Bob Burd - Mar 11, 2014 12:30 pm - Voted 10/10
Poison OakDon't forget to mention that the use trail has an abundance of poison oak to avoid as well!
As always, your pictures are far better than my own. You actually make it look worthwhile to visit. :-)
Noondueler - Mar 11, 2014 8:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Poison OakThanks Bob. I actually didn't see any poison oak at this time. Just that nasty brush whatever it is. I did a ridge above Lakeport yesterday and had to plow through a bunch of it on an old fire road there. Checked good for ticks and was ok! You're right the brush up here can be a real bear! I know you did a piece on ticks a while back. What do you recommend for dealing with them when you have to go through stuff like that?
-Windsor
Bob Burd - Mar 19, 2014 3:53 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Poison OakI'm wondering if the PO just wasn't leafing out when you were there, but it was definitely in abundance when I went through. Regarding ticks, my recommendation is pretty much spelled out in the article you referenced - wear light-colored clothes, long sleeve shirt/pants. Check for the pests periodically (but don't get obsessive) and do a thorough check when you shower later.
Noondueler - Mar 19, 2014 7:51 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Poison OakMaybe it was lack of rain, too in early in the season. There wasn't enough for me to take notice. I will mention it though since it will no doubt be back. Thanks again Bob.