I've spent a lot of time in Leslie Gulch over the last 40 years riding the trails on motorcycles and flying my ultralight. One of my favorite areas of Oregon. Next time you're there I recommend driving over to Three Finger Gulch and taking a hike. High clearance vehicle required but the canyon walls are spectacular. Early summer is best when the grass is tall and green. There are caves, a very old rock corral, and thousands of birds nesting in the cliffs. Just don't tell anyone about it!
I LOVE Leslie Gulch. Also just visited there for the first time this year. Loved it so much went back again a few months later with my brother and his wife. So scenic!
@@SuperShinyCyndaquil Oregon in general is extremely special, this is just one of many different climates in the state. A good place to add to the bucket list for sure!
I have a book written by a woman who lived in the area over 100 years ago, it's incredible the things she says about it from the prospective of someone that lived before the road was even there!
I just found and subscribed to your channel. Amazing photography and video. I'm in Nampa, Idaho and anxious to explore the Owyhees. You might also check out the Succor Creek area.
I was grew up in John Day and covered most of that country back in the 70's. I think that is the area I remember seeing Mountain Goats when we were heading through Leslie Gulch on our way to Owyhee Reservoir. I don't know if they are still around, but I heard they had been re-introduced in a number of areas at some point in time. Speaking of wildlife: 10:50 Looks like Godzilla's back cresting up out from under the ground.
went out there and explored all of the eastern state a couple years back, leslie’s gulch is nice! and especially camping out in the high desert gives you fucking amazing views
Maybe Smith Rock State Park down in Bend... Those are your words. Generalization? Nah, you were direct. Maps are hard bruhhhh 🤣 Redmond is closer than Bend to Smith Rock State Park ☠️
