Elites evacuate campground

Floating debris was a high concern while decisions were being made to postpone Day 1. When arriving at McFarland campground, the ripping current, muddy water, and a floating tree were the first things I noticed. This concoction, along with high wind gusts, poses the perfect storm for a Day 1 postponement.
Floating debris was a high concern while decisions were being made to postpone Day 1. When arriving at McFarland campground, the ripping current, muddy water, and a floating tree were the first things I noticed. This concoction, along with high wind gusts, poses the perfect storm for a Day 1 postponement.
Within a matter of days, the terrain in the campground has become submerged in inches of water. The road and camper platforms are about the only places left to walk and keep your feet dry.
Within a matter of days, the terrain in the campground has become submerged in inches of water. The road and camper platforms are about the only places left to walk and keep your feet dry.
Upon arrival earlier this week, some campers strung up hammocks over what was dry ground. Getting some swinging relaxation over a small flood was not the intention.
Upon arrival earlier this week, some campers strung up hammocks over what was dry ground. Getting some swinging relaxation over a small flood was not the intention.
According to Steve Kennedy, what seems like a river in the background was merely a mud pit when he arrived Monday. Within a matter of 3 days, this partially dry ground has flooded to around 3-4 feet.
According to Steve Kennedy, what seems like a river in the background was merely a mud pit when he arrived Monday. Within a matter of 3 days, this partially dry ground has flooded to around 3-4 feet.
The Lowen crew, AKA “The Breakfast Squad”, is rolling out for food after securing a new place to set up camp.
The Lowen crew, AKA “The Breakfast Squad”, is rolling out for food after securing a new place to set up camp.
Anglers begin to pack up camp and move to new locations. McFarland campground insists on evacuation due to flooding hazards throughout the day.
Anglers begin to pack up camp and move to new locations. McFarland campground insists on evacuation due to flooding hazards throughout the day.
Gerald Swindle explains, “it is what it is”. “At least we aren’t battling tornados like practice yesterday”.
Gerald Swindle explains, “it is what it is”. “At least we aren’t battling tornados like practice yesterday”.