tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post6619159166061780341..comments2024-01-17T10:10:08.961-08:00Comments on The Church of the Open Road Press: SEARCHING FOR SIMPSON CAMP III - OFF MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST HIGHWAY 7Bumpahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05498776240120709232noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-48721191933932616872022-04-08T16:28:29.530-07:002022-04-08T16:28:29.530-07:00My great grandfather was Ziba Simpson. I'm Er...My great grandfather was Ziba Simpson. I'm Ernie Simpson <br />This is my most favorite spot in Forest.The sign well ..it's gone for now burned up in August Complex fire. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891537601651564450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-22850663406494740662021-11-21T17:23:35.497-08:002021-11-21T17:23:35.497-08:00I was able to visit this spot in September. Unfort...I was able to visit this spot in September. Unfortunately the area and camp were pretty much a total loss. It doesn't look like I can post a picture otherwise I would. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-23127967608900729402021-03-08T13:55:51.689-08:002021-03-08T13:55:51.689-08:00I enjoyed this so much. Ziba was my Great Grandfat...I enjoyed this so much. Ziba was my Great GrandfatherChristopher Simpsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-2619214732561708212020-09-12T15:21:23.841-07:002020-09-12T15:21:23.841-07:00I'm glad you did! It is a magical place, to m...I'm glad you did! It is a magical place, to me and it's nice to know others have found it and have an appreciation for it. I'll post a follow-up blog entry after my visit. Thank you for checking in.Bumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498776240120709232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-90919157778412832582020-09-12T15:18:58.708-07:002020-09-12T15:18:58.708-07:00No, not related to them. We just stumbled upon the...No, not related to them. We just stumbled upon the spot over 25 years ago while exploring the forest. It ended up being our favorite camping and hunting spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-2847878664548100252020-09-12T15:08:36.862-07:002020-09-12T15:08:36.862-07:00Are you related to Zibe and Ellie by any chance?Are you related to Zibe and Ellie by any chance?Bumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498776240120709232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-27395331546255524362020-09-12T15:04:06.366-07:002020-09-12T15:04:06.366-07:00Yes, I'm hoping it somehow survived as well. I...Yes, I'm hoping it somehow survived as well. I had wanted to take my daughter there this summer so she could have memories of the place like I do. Have a safe trip when you do go check it out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-15856413142432007952020-09-12T14:48:32.293-07:002020-09-12T14:48:32.293-07:00"Forest Road 7""Forest Road 7"Bumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498776240120709232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-13444937318279565312020-09-12T14:46:51.404-07:002020-09-12T14:46:51.404-07:00I have a goal that, as soon as the smoke clears an...I have a goal that, as soon as the smoke clears and First Road 7 reopens, to head up there on Enrico, the Yamaha and check out the circumstance. So many times, fire will hopscotch through and area and within the perimeter of a burn zone can be glens and swales of untouched acreage. I'm hoping for that...Bumpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498776240120709232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-42154326909749776692020-09-12T14:39:16.928-07:002020-09-12T14:39:16.928-07:00A great spot we've been going to for 25 years....A great spot we've been going to for 25 years. Sadly it's now burned. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-15097600875178236822016-11-20T12:47:04.060-08:002016-11-20T12:47:04.060-08:00Our family homesteadOur family homesteadCharlotte Simpson Thurmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-16895184428561773652010-07-24T21:13:35.559-07:002010-07-24T21:13:35.559-07:00Maria C Powers: That is so cool! You found it!Maria C Powers: That is so cool! You found it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416632051965806588.post-6214859698944692762010-07-16T09:43:37.989-07:002010-07-16T09:43:37.989-07:00California at it's best. Great memories and th...California at it's best. Great memories and the meadow pic at the end reminds of so many Calif scenes of the past that remain. RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com