Category Archives: Skeleton Creek

We Ain’t Scared of No…GHOSTS!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by roamingranger

It is a simple fact that old buildings are cool…really, really cool!  If walls could talk, one can only imagine the stories that would be told when you walk into a structure that has been standing for over fifty years, … Continue reading →

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Campfire Alert!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by roamingranger

 With Sumpter’s fire alert currently set at “Extreme” (Meaning; don’t even THINK the word fire or it might start….) we are opting to have a “campfireless” Campfire Program this Saturday. What does this mean?  Well, it means that we wont … Continue reading →

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On A Not-So-Dark Night….

Posted on July 20, 2012 by roamingranger

…Park Rangers and visitors gathered around for the first Camp Fire Program of the season on July 14th.  Despite the thunderstorms, rain showers, and even a tornado warning for the lower Baker County which persisted throughout the day; the skies … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by roamingranger

Campfire programs are back at the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Park! July’s programs are scheduled for the 14th and the 28th at 7:00pm.  We’ll be meeting up at the fire pit located next to the upper parking lot.  Just look … Continue reading →

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Out With a BOO!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by roamingranger

A ghostly “Boo!” that is. With the end of the season coinciding with Halloween and all things spooky, it only seemed appropriate to host an “Is Skeleton Creek Real” Halloween Extravaganza.  Park Staff and visitors gathered around the camp fire … Continue reading →

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Dredges and Rangers and Ghosts, Oh MY!

Posted on September 3, 2011 by roamingranger

On a warm summer night in August, park rangers and visitors came together around the campfire for an evening of S’mores and stories.  The stories of course being about the best thing talked about around campfires on warm summer nights:  … Continue reading →

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Was Skeleton Creek Real?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by rangerkevin

Our evening campfire program this past weekend was a great success! Lots of families on vacation, Skeleton Creek enthusiasts and some of our rascally locals came out. We enjoyed stories around the campfire, learned about the historical events that influenced … Continue reading →

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Is Skeleton Creek Real?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by rangerkevin

The next event to put on your calendars is the first ever evening campfire program. Meet on Saturday, July 30th at 7pm at the campfire pit just west of the train depot.  Over the last few weeks we have been … Continue reading →

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