Our Journey date: 2020-09-04

I was intrigued at the orange kayak when I visited in August 2020! I hadn't seen anything like this before - its a HOODOO Tempest 120P which is a pedal drive kayak with a hand controlled rudder system and you can fish from the seat. How cool is that! I'd go fishing with him for sure! Ha!

I had the pleasure to once again drive by South Fork Reservoir in August 2020 which inspired me to put together this journeys page. There's a subdivision out here called Lucky Nugget Ranches that takes you right by the west shore of the lake. I always have my camera ready and a few times I've stopped at the South Fork State Recreation Area

South Fork Reservoir sits about 16 miles south of Elko by Spring Creek. It covers 1,650 acres and is surrounded by 2,200 acres of wildlife-filled meadow land and rolling hills. It is known for its catfish, bass and trophy-class trout. The campground offers campsites, tables, grills, and restrooms with showers.

Someone out fishing in mid March several years ago when the lake was still partially frozen! A testament to the rugged outdoorsman that attracts people to Elko County!

In April 2007, on the way out to Lucky Nugget we were stopped for a cattle drive coming down the road! I loved it - especially when I saw a cowgirl on horseback!

In April 2013 I stopped and took photos along the west shore as well as the park area. In the park I spotted a tree filled with nesting yellow-headed blackbirds. I'd never heard or seen them before! 

The adult male is mainly black with a yellow head and breast. The adult female is mainly brown with a dull yellow throat and breast.  

My favorites are always the white large birds - not sure what all they are but things I don't spot very often for sure!

In August 2018 friends invited me to their campsite at the park and I spent a few hours watching a storm brew over the lake.  We walked down to the beach and collected rocks so we could make a wish and throw them in. Sheila got lucky and picked up one with a circle all the way around it!

I loved the unexpected photo of her hair flying in the air as she threw it while I was taking a panoramic of the lake!