2007 Backcountry Llama Rendezvous and Drive-in
If it’s been a while (or ever) since you spent quality time with a llama, maybe now is the time. Or rather, the weekend of June 22-24, 2007 is the time. That’s when you can attend the annual Backcountry Llama Rendezvous and Drive-in.
Hosted at the Emigrant Springs Campground in Oregon State Park (26 miles SE of Pendleton just off I-84), the llama lovers get-together is designed to educate folks about llamas in a fun way. If you’re a llama owner, you can bring your llama, but newcomers are invited to come as well. If you have kids who are interested in animals (what kids aren’t?), this could be a fun family adventure.
Some of the weekend’s activities include a movie night (they’re showing a National Geographic flick that’s related to the festivities, I’m sure) with all-you-can-eat popcorn and homemade root beer, a seminar on backcountry camping, a GPS treasure hunt, llama races, and a demonstration on “how to track and locate your pack llama(s) in the wilderness if he/she runs off or wanders away.” I imagine the latter event is most popular with actual llama owners, but it’d be fun to watch even if you’re not planning on bringing any new pack animals home to your suburban backyard.
More information at Rattlesnake Ridge Ranch.