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[Oregon Viking]

Heading to the valley still a big fat no! Damnit! I got pawn shops... guitar stores...
Small time hick like the big (75,000) city!

 

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[Oregon Viking]

Bigfoot Trap – A Quirky Oregon Legend!

The Bigfoot Trap in Oregon is a quirky piece of history hidden in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest near Applegate Lake. Built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team, the trap was a serious attempt to capture a live Bigfoot after reports of mysterious, large footprints in the area.

Inspired by local sightings and fueled by the era’s growing fascination with Sasquatch
the group constructed the 10-foot-tall wooden and metal trap, baiting it with animal carcasses

in hopes of proving Bigfoot’s existence.
Though the trap never caught anything other than a few confused bears

it remains a fun stop along the Collings Mountain Trail, just 0.2 miles from the road. Today, it’s maintained as a historical oddity and a must-see for Bigfoot enthusiasts, hikers, and curious travelers passing through Southern Oregon.

 

[ARC]

Bigfoot Trap – A Quirky Oregon Legend!

The Bigfoot Trap in Oregon is a quirky piece of history hidden in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest near Applegate Lake. Built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team, the trap was a serious attempt to capture a live Bigfoot after reports of mysterious, large footprints in the area.

Inspired by local sightings and fueled by the era’s growing fascination with Sasquatch*
, the group constructed the 10-foot-tall wooden and metal trap, baiting it with animal carcasses

in hopes of proving Bigfoot’s existence.
Though the trap never caught anything other than a few confused bears

, it remains a fun stop along the Collings Mountain Trail, just 0.2 miles from the road.

Today, it’s maintained as a historical oddity and a must-see for Bigfoot enthusiasts, hikers, and curious travelers passing through Southern Oregon.

Once time when drinking Rum with Bigfoot....
I asked him why he was so elusive to people...
He said....
"All they do is make fun of the size of my feet so screw em"

And he also hates getting his feet measured because they are ticklish.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Bigfoot trap. Well if I was caught I could remove that roof right now! And I have size 15 stompers!

 

[Oregon Viking]

Once time when drinking Rum with Bigfoot....
I asked him why he was so elusive to people...
He said....
"All they do is make fun of the size of my feet so screw em"

And he also hates getting his feet measured because they are ticklish.

Still drinkin' the rum I see.....

 

[ARC]

Still drinkin' the rum I see.....

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Mostly when there is a moon.
And then double as much when there is no moon.
:P

 

[ARC]

My Rum says "Old No.7" on it... hmmm ? ? ?

 

[Chilli]

Always liked that track. I have a remix of it on my usb in my car. Its way better than the original. I can't think who did it though. I have a number of older songs remixed which I prefer. Bee Gees You should be dancing and Blondie Atomic are two that come to mind. 👍

 

[pepperj]

 

[Chilli]

Especially since we are officially.... "Margaritaville".

Hi Cap'n.
Um, when you post, are you by any chance doing so, umm, in front of a mirror!?
Im asking for pepperj by the way. 😁

 

[Oregon Viking]

Heading to the valley still a big fat no! Damnit! I got pawn shops... guitar stores...
Small time hick like the big (75,000) city!


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Another maybe not.... Truck has an excellent limited slip and great 4 wheel drive and snow doesn't bother me! Wife said F**** You!

 

[Oregon Viking]

Oh hell yeh!!!!!!

 

[Oregon Viking]

 

[Oregon Viking]

A river runs through it. The only place on earth where a river runs in the middle of 2 lakes is right here in North Idaho! AND The St Joe river is the highest navigable river on the planet. Ain’t North Idaho cool!
Round lake and Chatcolet lake were separate lakes fed by the St Joe river. The flooding caused by the Post Falls dam merged the lakes along with Lake CDA. CdA lake level was raised substantially.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Astoria’s Riverwalk is a scenic path that follows the Columbia River, built along an old railroad line that once supported the town’s bustling maritime trade. Stretching past historic canneries, waterfront restaurants, and active docks, the trail offers a front-row seat to the constant movement of massive cargo ships and freighters navigating the river.
A standout feature is the Astoria–Megler Bridge, a towering steel structure that spans the river, creating a dramatic backdrop as ships pass beneath it. The mix of industrial history and stunning coastal scenery makes this trail a must-visit for those looking to experience Astoria’s deep-rooted connection to the sea.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Make sure when you text your spouse and her you’re about to go ‘chase Stripers with the boys’ you spell it right! She may not be happy other wise.

 

[Chilli]

Another maybe not.... Truck has an excellent limited slip and great 4 wheel drive and snow doesn't bother me! Wife said F**** You!


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That Truck with crazy torque in the snow you showed previously, 900, US ....over 1200 newts, here.
What is under the hood of that?

 

[Oregon Viking]

That Truck with crazy torque in the snow you showed previously, 900, US ....over 1200 newts, here.
What is under the hood of that?

6.6 Duramax.

 

[Chilli]

Astoria’s Riverwalk is a scenic path that follows the Columbia River, built along an old railroad line that once supported the town’s bustling maritime trade. Stretching past historic canneries, waterfront restaurants, and active docks, the trail offers a front-row seat to the constant movement of massive cargo ships and freighters navigating the river.
A standout feature is the Astoria–Megler Bridge, a towering steel structure that spans the river, creating a dramatic backdrop as ships pass beneath it. The mix of industrial history and stunning coastal scenery makes this trail a must-visit for those looking to experience Astoria’s deep-rooted connection to the sea.


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Astoria’s Riverwalk is a scenic path that follows the Columbia River, built along an old railroad line that once supported the town’s bustling maritime trade. Stretching past historic canneries, waterfront restaurants, and active docks, the trail offers a front-row seat to the constant movement of massive cargo ships and freighters navigating the river.
A standout feature is the Astoria–Megler Bridge, a towering steel structure that spans the river, creating a dramatic backdrop as ships pass beneath it. The mix of industrial history and stunning coastal scenery makes this trail a must-visit for those looking to experience Astoria’s deep-rooted connection to the sea.


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Damn that's a big anchor. Yeah I know I often have a story and here he goes again. But....I have another.....
100% true.
My father in the Australian Navy.
They naturally went to many ports in his time.

6.6 Duramax.

Is that a Isuzu made engine? Anyway thats a beast output whomever makes it.
Yrs ago I got a Nissan Xtrail diesel. 2 litre. At the time it had more go, nutes, than the Toyota Hilux here and more go than others bigger. Power to weight ratio it was a pretty crazy little diesel. I did a drag from start against a Ford Ranger whatever its name was at the time supposedly the highest newt diesel at the time. The engine in my Xtrail was a french made in collaboration with Renault. Ultra light Xtrail vs the at the time Ranger. I left him for dead. I actually saw his face drop in my rear view. That thing flew. Manual, more grunt than the auto. I loved that thing. Turbo screamed. SSSSSSssssssss..... gone. 😂
Was a very very underrated engine here at the time. Had a lot of fun driving it.
The power to rate ratio. 👍👍

 

[AstralDruid]

I've often wondered if it only has one 'Big foot' ? ? perhaps one regular size 44 and then the big foot !!!.. Maybe we should call it big feet ?