Fremont National Forest — Local services in Altamont

There is a lot to do in this forest, fishing, hunting, boating, sightseeing, hiking, photography, 4 wheeling and more. One of the more significant attractions to this National Forest is the Mitchell Monument. This monument is dedicated to the victims of the only location in the contiguous US where Americans were killed during World War II when a Japanese balloon bomb exploded. The explosion killed Mrs. Elsie Mitchell (the wife of Reverend Archie Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell was also pregnant at the time) and 5 of her Sunday school children. The act and memorial site is quite well known to the Japanese who have since then visited, sent offers of peace and healing, and sent cherry trees to be planted at the memorial site. A very important piece of history at this location near the town of...

First stop at Sprague River Picnic Area off Highway 140 today. I was in awe at the beauty that lies beyond the sign near the road. As we wound down to the bottom, I hopped out and breathed in the beautiful, fresh, crisp air as I took in the beauty that was all around. The dog went for a swim in the stream, which house some trout (according to the signs) while I stared at the beautiful rocks beyond the water, while picturing the Indians overlooking the entire place. We are planning a picnic there this weekend, now that I have discovered this amazing gem!!! Bring your skeeter spray, however, they are alive...

There is so much of nothing out there but the cows. They broke the fence, guess they got bored. It's in your mind's eye of what you see in the plains of all that land. Real old home's, farm stuff laying about, falling down barns, old wooden fences leaning one way or another. The stories these old buildings could tell. If trees could talk, they would tell you what walked down the trail back in time. If you have an open mind you can feel...