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Caro "Bandit"
August 22, 2024
Hiking
Nowadays, a decendant of the Riddle Brothers is taking care of the old ranch and the buildings. She is super friendly and will answer your questions. The ranch is located along an alternate route of the Oregon Desert Trail that is recommended if the water level is too high to ford Little Blitzen River. And even if it isn't, the ranch is worth a detour! There is also a (trail) register at the main building.
evan raymond spitzer
March 27, 2023
Hiking
The three Riddle Brother's settled here in 1896. As lifelong bachelors, they sold the ranch in 1950 to Rex and Ethel Clemens, and finally Ethel sold the ranch to the Bureau of Land Management, and it was proclaimed a National Historic District.
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