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”
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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”
A Storm, Wildlife, and Return to Winter
April 18th, 2024 By 9 a.m. on Saturday, the 13th of April, I had crossed the plains from Minnesota and arrived on the Wall. That is a north-south ridge overlooking the badlands between Wall, South Dakota and Badlands National Park that is popular for dispersed camping. It is often crowded and full of campers enjoyingContinue reading “A Storm, Wildlife, and Return to Winter”
The Plan for 2024
February 29, 2024 I have a rough plan for my travels this spring and summer. I will leave the Minneapolis area on April 13th and head west to South Dakota first. There I will idle around the badlands and the Black Hills, waiting for night time temperatures to increase enough to avoid freezing my trailerContinue reading “The Plan for 2024”
No Show
January 9th, 2024 My partner failed to show for our first of the year Nordic ski trip. Her name is Snow and it appears she dumped me. I think she ran off with another guy to New England. So, what do you do when there is not enough snow on the ground to ski andContinue reading “No Show”
Starting All Over 