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#11 Smokecreek1

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Posted 19 September 2019 - 04:37 PM

Absolutely the best for 50 miles in any direction!

 

3x that :rolleyes: !

 

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#12 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 19 September 2019 - 05:25 PM

And there is the Riddle Brother's Ranch and Diamond Crater.  
 
I'm heading to the Steens in a week or so.  In the past the food at Frenchglen had a reputation for excellency.  I couldn't get a reservation for dinner when I was there in 2013.  Has anyone heard how the food is now?  
 
Thanks Wandering Sagebrush for the reminder about the Fields milkshakes.  I had forgotten.  I think getting a milkshake is a wanderer's must-do even if it is windy, raining, or snowing.  I'll be getting one as I drive through.


John and Twyla have just as good a table as ever. Call and get reservations in advance if needed. We were there in mid August and it took a couple of days.

The Diamond Hotel is another option, and they also have a great reputation.

In the Diamond area, the Peter French Round Barn is worth a stop, As is a stop at the gift store/museum. Dick Jenkins is an interesting person to chat with. His family has been their since the 1880s, and donated the barn to the state.
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Posted 19 September 2019 - 05:45 PM

If you are interested, this blog post includes a section on Frenchglen, Steens, and the Riddle Ranch -

 

Ski3pin Blog

 

And another visit to Hart Mountain and Steens -

 

Ski3pin Blog


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Posted 19 September 2019 - 05:54 PM

And, since Fields Station was mentioned................................. :)

 

 

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Posted 20 September 2019 - 02:49 AM

And there is the Riddle Brother's Ranch and Diamond Crater.

I'm heading to the Steens in a week or so. In the past the food at Frenchglen had a reputation for excellency. I couldn't get a reservation for dinner when I was there in 2013. Has anyone heard how the food is now?

Thanks Wandering Sagebrush for the reminder about the Fields milkshakes. I had forgotten. I think getting a milkshake is a wanderer's must-do even if it is windy, raining, or snowing. I'll be getting one as I drive through.


We are hoping we can get out there by late next week. If not, it will be early the following week. I will try to get a reservation at French glen for sure.

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#16 craig333

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Posted 20 September 2019 - 10:22 PM

And, since Fields Station was mentioned................................. :)

 

 

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Making me hungry. Enjoy your trip!


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Posted 21 September 2019 - 02:23 AM

Think I’m gonna go with a cherry banana shake on the way in and a vanilla malt on the way out!!
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#18 Advmoto18

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Posted 22 September 2019 - 12:21 PM

Absolutely the best for 50 miles in any direction!

LOL....

 

The ONLY burger and shake around for 50 miles in any direction!

 

But they are very good!


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Posted 24 September 2019 - 01:12 AM

After stopping at Fields for a peppermint milkshake I reach the Page Spring campground about 2:30 today (Monday).  To my surprise the campground was almost full.  I chatted with the camp host and he said the campground has been full or almost full all September.  But know, if it is full, talk to the campground host.  He will find a spot for you to spend the night.  He said one night he squeezed in 15 extra spots.  


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Posted 24 September 2019 - 06:31 AM

Have a great time and it is the best time to be there.


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