The Long Valley Region of Idaho
Located in West Central Idaho, this area is named for the long valley along the North Fork of the Payette River. And, it is known for it’s beauty and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities. Salmon...
Our latest adventures
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Gateway to Hells Canyon
This part of Idaho is known as the Gateway to Hells Canyon. Here we take a jet boat tour into Hells Canyon, ride the levee bike trail along two rivers, and step back in...
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Coeur d’Alene, ID – Bike Trails, Moose, & more
During this stop we ride 2 of the top 25 bike trails in the US, see multiple moose, explore lakes, rivers, waterfalls and more. Heyburn State Park It’s getting close to Labor Day and...
Exploring Idaho’s Panhandle
Bonner County Fairgrounds Campground Given our range of planned activities in this area, we decide to set up camp on the NW corner of Lake Pend Oreille at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint,...
Scenic Stops along US 2 (MT-ID border)
Traveling from Montana to Idaho along US 2 offers several scenic places to stop and explore nature’s wonders. We found lakes, waterfall, and small towns worth exploring. Logan State Park This small park between...
Exploring around Whitefish, MT
After spending the past few weeks in Glacier National Park, we have to restock supplies and get some maintenance items accomplished. We choose Whitefish, MT for this purpose. It’s just north of Kalispell and...
Glacier NP – Apgar to North Fork
This part of our trip focuses on the west side of Glacier National Park accessible without traveling Going-to-the-Sun Road. Apgar Village We begin our explorations in Apgar Village on a chilly, overcast day after...
Glacier NP – Two Medicine Area
Located on the southeast side of Glacier National Park, this area of the park is not as well visited as the other areas. Which is a shame, because it offers incredible views, abundant wildlife...
Glacier NP – Many Glacier Area
Located on the east side of Glacier National Park, north of Going-to-the-Sun Road, this area of the park is known for stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and the historic Many Glacier Hotel. This year (2025)...
Glacier NP – Going-to-the-Sun Road (West side)
This section of Going-to-the-Sun road begins at the checkpoint beside the Apgar Picnic Area and extends to just before Logan Pass. Just like on the east side, most of our stops are just for...
Glacier NP – Going-to-the-Sun Road (East Side)
Welcome to the first of a five part Glacier National Park series. Located in northeast Montana, Glacier National Park is one of the most visited parks in the National Park System. But, this is...
Flathead Lake State Park
Located in northwest Montana, Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. It covers 197 square miles, has 188 miles of shoreline and is 371 feet deep with water so...
Valley of 10,000 Haystacks
Our main goal in this area is to visit Big Hole National Battlefield and hopefully catch sight of some of the famous haystacks. Given it’s known as the “Valley of 10,000 Haystacks”, we’ll surely...