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Clarno Palisades LbNA #20911

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Mar 19, 2006
Location:
City:Clarno
County:Wheeler
State:Oregon
Boxes:1
Planted by:kokopelli
Found by: Hiking Hearts
Last found:Jun 29, 2009
Status:Fa
Last edited:Mar 19, 2006
Difficulty: Easy
Kid Friendly: Totally!!
Wheelchair Friendly: Not this one… sorry.
Having a compass will benefit you!!! All readings are magnetic.

The John Day River is a tributary of the Columbia River and is approximately 281 mi (452 km) long. The river was named for a member of the overland party that was funded in part by John Jacob Astor, John Day (1771-1819), who wandered lost through this part of Oregon in the winter of 1811-1812. Through its tributaries it drains much of the western side of the Blue Mountains, flowing across the sparsely populated arid part of the state east of the Cascade Range in a northwest zigzag, then entering the Columbia upstream from the Columbia River Gorge. The river flows through exceptionally scenic canyons in its upper course, with several significant paleontological sites along its banks. Undammed along its entire length, the river is the second longest free-flowing river in the United States. Despite the extensive use of its waters for irrigation, its free-flowing course still furnishes an exceptional habitat for diverse species, including prolific wild salmon runs. It is also a favorite destination for rafters, kayakers and canoers alike!
Clarno, Oregon is one of the more popular spots for access by river enthusiasts, whether they be river floaters or fishermen. This spot is less than five minutes away from another letterbox planted by Ryan. I planted this box for a group of Wy’east Middle Schoolers from Hood River, Oregon who will raft from Twickenham to Clarno in April, 2006.

Clues: Find the river access area on the east side of the Clarno Bridge on Highway 218 in Clarno, Oregon. Go to the Boaters Registration spot close to the ramp. Find the sign that regulates motor usage on the river and add the numbers to the Oregon statute where the regulation is found. Turn 90 degrees to your left and head to the massive legs that support the asphalt water crosser. Find the spot where the almighty heavenly dude is declared to be cool. From this spot turn and face 140 degrees SE. Traverse in this direction until you come upon a modern-day water tunnel. Standing above this spot, face 60 degrees NE and step off the number you acquired at the registration area to a spot where a huddle of “rough-looking characters” guard the box.