After a long absence I had been hoping for a return to the Modoc Plateau and further exploration of a country I have always had an affection for. With school ending and Danette having to postpone her summer for a week due to some professional development, the opportunity for Patrick and I to take off on an adventure was too good. On many occasions in the past I have traveled to Tule Lake and Lava Beds over the Thanksgiving holiday but only a few times have I been here in spring or summer. This year Patrick was excited to see the Lava Beds and particularly the caves created by the ancient lava flows that have shaped this landscape.
