June 21st, 2024 I popped out of the mountains onto the grassy Payette Valley, making a short stay on Cascade Lake, south of McCall, Idaho. McCall is a small tourist town mostly geared toward a marina on Payette Lake. Most people come to run their personal watercraft or boats on the clear waters nestled betweenContinue reading “McCall, Idaho”
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South Fork of the Payette
June 19th, 2024 After leaving Stanley, I found a campsite along the river near the town of Lowman. To me, that town sounds like it should be a location in a Stephen King novel. Maybe Hearts in Atlantis. I think that book had “low men” as part of the story. There is not much toContinue reading “South Fork of the Payette”
The Sawtooths
June 15th, 2024 I left the Ketchum, Idaho area near sunrise on June 6th. I climbed the winding road to Galena Pass and then dropped down into the Sawtooth Valley. I was headed for somewhere around Stanley, a popular tourist town at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains. Because of the popularity, I was aContinue reading “The Sawtooths”
Opinions on Father’s Day, 2024
June 15th, 2024 Posted 1 day ahead, as I will be traveling tomorrow. “Daddy can you pick me up? Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment. One day you will set them down and never realize it was the last time, until it becomes a memory.” Dr. Suess I really did notContinue reading “Opinions on Father’s Day, 2024”
Craters
June 1st, 2024 The last place I planned to stay before heading north into the mountains of Idaho, was Craters of the Moon National Monument. The landscape into which I was heading, is not one that would normally catch my attention. I preferred forest and streams. I knew the Craters would be dry and rocky.Continue reading “Craters”
Jerome and Geology
May 29th, 2024 I find myself in Jerome, Idaho. I never heard of this town until I got here. It is a medium size town northwest of Twin Falls, Idaho. It appears to be the county seat, as I am camped in a parking lot at the county fairgrounds. This is not due to anyContinue reading “Jerome and Geology”
Curlew Campground
May 27th, 2024 Last week I left Utah and entered Idaho. I drove north from Snowville and crossed into Idaho’s Curlew National Grassland. The area is know for Sage and Sharptailed Grouse that perform their mating dance in March and April. I was a little late to observe. The campground seemed a convenient place toContinue reading “Curlew Campground”
After 30 Years, You Can’t Go Back
May 21st, 2024 During the summer of 1992, I worked as a Database Administrator (DBA) for a company in Downer’s Grove, Illinois called Infotronx. The spring and early summer were a little strange as the company seemed to be having some difficulties. The project I worked on was relatively safe as it was half ownedContinue reading “After 30 Years, You Can’t Go Back”
Buckboard Crossing
May 18th, 2024 After loitering at Laramie and Rock Springs, Wyoming, I pulled into Buckboard Crossing Campground on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir in mid-May. My reservation was for a week starting on Sunday. However, I arrived a day early and before searching for a dispersed campsite in the area, decided to take a chance thatContinue reading “Buckboard Crossing”
Wind Cave
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 After leaving Custer State Park, I moved about an hour south to Wind Cave National Park. It is mostly known for its miles of caves. But I don’t like tight places with tons of rock over my head, so I stayed above ground and watched the wildlife. The campground within theContinue reading “Wind Cave”
Starting All Over 